Research is a basic need in the academic sector, both for a lecturer and a student. Lecturers are required to do research activities under the Higher Education Tri Dharma, as well as to develop their professionalism. Students are required to present their course assignments in the form of research, especially in fulfilling their final academic assignments. This requirement applies for students from bachelor’s degree to doctoral degree.

Good and interesting writing will improve the research publication quality and quantity, both in reputable national and international journals. Following a greater quantity and higher quality of research publications will further encourage the establishment of excellent academic quality in the Doctoral Program in Economics (PDIE), Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS).

This was aligned with the targets provided in the strategic plan and the vision and mission of the PDIE FEB UNS, at the same time to maintain the academic quality at PDIE FEB UNS accreditation predicate. Responding to this, PDIE held a Public Lecture entitled ‘Recent Post-Pandemic Research,’ Friday 8 September 2023 at Konimex Hall, Bachtiar Effendi Building 3rd Floor FEB UNS.

The activity was attended by PDIE FEB UNS lecturers and students as well as general participants. Two competent experts in the field of research with extensive publication experiences were invited as speakers, namely Prof. Indah Susilowati, Ph.D., from Universitas Diponegoro and Dr. Ratna Wijayanti Daniar Paramita, SE, MM., from Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Widya Gama.

This activity aims to motivate the lecturers and students to conduct research activities as a duty for both lecturers and students. Research activity is one of the Higher Education Tri-dharma for lecturers, at the same time, research activity also become a graduation requirement for students, especially at PDIE FEB UNS.

The agenda was opened with an opening remark from the Head of PDIE FEB UNS, followed by the material presentation by the speakers, followed by a discussion related to obstacles, challenges, and the latest research opportunities post-COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion and experience-sharing sessions between the invited speakers and workshop participants, consisting mainly of lecturers and PDIE FEB UNS students, can further motivate participants to conduct high-quality research.