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[1 Dec Seminar] Becoming an Effective Peer Reviewer: Building Reviewing Skills for Doctoral Students and Emerging Researchers

1 December 2025

D2-LP-08

Registration

Dear Colleagues and Students,

You are cordially invited to attend the seminar on Becoming an Effective Peer Reviewer: Building Reviewing Skills for Doctoral Students and Emerging Researchers, organised by the Graduate School (GS).

Details are as follows:

Date1 December 2025 (Monday)
Time2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
VenueD2-LP-08, Tai Po Campus, EdUHK
SpeakersDr HO Chun Sing Maxwell
Associate Co-Director, Academy for Educational Development and Innovation
Assistant Professor, Department of Education Policy and Leadership
The Education University of Hong Kong
RegistrationRegister HERE
*Please register by 30 November 2025 (Sunday)

About Speakers

Dr HO Chun Sing Maxwell is Assistant Professor of the Department of Education Policy and Leadership at the University. In 2021, Dr Maxwell Ho received the Emerald Young Researcher Award for his exceptional contribution to education in Hong Kong, validating his continued research interests in teacher entrepreneurialism, entrepreneurship education, and financial literacy. His efforts were further acknowledged by the Michael Fullan Emerging Scholar award in 2023.

Abstract:

This seminar prepares doctoral students and early-career researchers to become effective academic peer reviewers. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what makes a high-quality review, from aligning with journal scope and ethical standards to providing constructive, actionable feedback. The session introduces the core principles of good reviewing, including timeliness, confidentiality, and expertise alignment, then walks through a step-by-step review process, from the initial read-through to decision guidance and writing professional reviews.

Through discussion and reflection, participants will learn how to deliver fair, developmental evaluations that support both editorial rigor and scholarly growth. The seminar concludes with practical takeaways, including reviewer checklists, journal resources, and an open call to join the EISFL Journal reviewer community.

We look forward to seeing you there!

All are welcome.


Best regards,

Graduate School