Published on 23 Apr 2026

SSS@NTU co-hosts PhD Student Forum with Wuhan University

SSS@NTU co-hosted a PhD Student Forum with Wuhan University on 17–18 April 2026 at The UOB Innovation Hub.

Centred on the theme “Quantitative Economics & Financial Markets: Theory, Empirics & Policy,” the forum brought together PhD students in Economics and faculty members from both institutions for a collaborative exchange of research.

The event aimed to strengthen academic engagement, encourage scholarly discussion, and explore opportunities for future collaboration between the two universities.

The forum was opened by our Chair, Professor Yohanes Eko Riyanto, with sessions facilitated by Assistant Professor Chua Yeow Hwee. Faculty participants included Associate Professors Feng Qu, Laura Wu, James Ang, Tang Yang, as well as Assistant Professors Gao Xijie and Joshua Lanier.

Through presentations and discussions, participants engaged with a wide range of topics spanning theoretical and applied economics, reinforcing the importance of cross-institutional collaboration in advancing research and policy-relevant insights.