SERDANG, 11 FEBRUARY 2026: A collaborative initiative between the Office of the Deputy Dean (Postgraduate, Research and Innovation) and the Food Science and Technology Postgraduates Society (FoSTePS) successfully organised a seminar titled “Stop Procrastinating Your Thesis.” A total of 19 postgraduate students participated in the session, comprising Master’s by Coursework (MSKK), Master’s by Research, and PhD candidates.

Thesis writing is an energy-demanding academic undertaking, often accompanied by significant mental and emotional challenges in producing original and high-quality scholarly work. In response to these challenges, the seminar was designed to provide early exposure and structured guidance to postgraduate candidates whether by coursework or research on strategic and effective thesis writing techniques.

The main speaker for the seminar was Associate Professor Dr. Radhiah Shukri, Deputy Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. She was invited based on her established track record in developing the copyrighted module “Procrastinate to Productive Thesis Writing Mastery,” which has demonstrated effectiveness in assisting postgraduate students in managing and completing their theses. The copyright filing of this module also led to the establishment of Cre8tive Brainy Box Sdn Bhd, a company that provides consultancy and guidance services to postgraduate students in thesis writing.

The seminar commenced with opening remarks by the Master of Ceremony, Chen Si Cheng, a Master’s by Research student. The session then proceeded with a two-hour lecture delivered by Associate Professor Dr. Radhiah Shukri. Various key topics were covered, including structured writing strategies such as pre-writing, drafting, editing, revising, and simmering.

The programme continued with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which common challenges faced by postgraduate students were discussed. These included inconsistency in writing, setting excessively high expectations, and the tendency to complete tasks at the last minute. The seminar concluded with a photography session and light refreshments for participants.

Prepared by: Muhammad Emirul Firdaus Elias, PTDSPI

Date of Input: 03/03/2026 | Updated: 03/03/2026 | nur_jasni