On the afternoon of October 16, 2024, the Faculty of Business successfully hosted the 2nd DBA Academic Salon at the Cultural Centre Exhibition Hall. The event aimed to promote academic exchange between DBA students and professors, cultivate students' research interests, and provide a comprehensive understanding of the research fields within the DBA programme.

The event began with a warm welcome from José Paulo Afonso Esperança, the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Business, to the attending students and professors. Following that, Professor Justin Xie, the DBA Programme Coordinator, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of academic exchange. In his subsequent remarks, Associate Dean Yihui Tian elaborated on the significance of the event. He stressed the FOB's commitment to providing students with richer academic resources, encouraging them to explore different research directions. He also introduced the participating professors and their professional backgrounds in detail, allowing students to better recognize the potential and opportunities in various research areas.

During the self-introduction segment, professors shared their research interests and achievements, encouraging students to engage in in-depth discussions with them to enhance academic interaction. This segment provided students with the opportunity for face-to-face interaction with professors, helping them better understand each other's research interests.

In the discussion segment, students and professors engaged in in-depth academic discussions based on their research fields. In a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, participants enjoyed food while sharing their research insights, leading to productive academic dialogue.

This academic salon provided a valuable communication platform for DBA students and professors, fostering deeper understanding on both sides. Through interactions with professors, students were better equipped to choose suitable thesis advisors and comprehensively grasp the characteristics and opportunities of various research directions. The FOB plans to continue hosting similar events in the future to offer more opportunities for communication between students and professors, promoting academic growth and development.