Question 1

What is a virtual symposium?

Accepted Answer

A real time engagement that takes place over the Internet using integrated audio and video, and chat tools between presenter and audience.

Question 2

How do I register to attend?

Accepted Answer

All presenters and attendees are expected to register. Please register here.

Question 3

Who is the keynote speaker?

Accepted Answer

Prof. Dr. Low Wah Yun from University of Malaya (UM).

Question 4

Will I have a chance to ask questions? / How do I ask a question or make a comment during the symposium/ session?

Accepted Answer

Yes, participants are allowed to ask questions during Q&A.

Question 5

How much will it cost?

Accepted Answer

Hooray! It is free for all to participate in this conference.

Question 6

What time zones will it be offered?

Accepted Answer

Malaysia Time, Kuala Lumpur UTC+8

Question 7

Will I receive a certificate acknowledging my participation as a poster presenter, or oral presenter?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, all presenters will receive a certificate.

Question 8

How are presentations scheduled?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the programme schedule under the 'Programme' tab.

Question 9

Can I request a day and time for my presentation?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no, the order is determined by the organizer.

Question 10

How long are the presentation sessions?

Accepted Answer

Oral presentation: 15 mins with 5 mins Q & A.
 
Virtual poster presentation: 1 hour.
 
For presenters: Presenters will be assigned in breakout rooms while sharing your posters on screen, and you may take turns with your coauthors to be in the room.
 
For attendees: You may join the poster presentation of your choice by logging in the breakout room, Zoom links will be provided nearer to the date of symposium.

Question 11

How do I present my poster virtually?

Accepted Answer

How do I present my poster virtually?

Question 12

Do I need to follow the poster format given by the organizer?

Accepted Answer

Preferably, but the option is yours. You may refer to the guide provided in your email.

Question 13

What is the size of a poster that fit best for my virtual poster presentation?

Accepted Answer

Participants are to submit their poster in PDF format. There is no fixed size, as long as the text is clearly visible on screen.

Question 14

What equipment do I need to attend the virtual symposium?

Accepted Answer

Laptop/PC and headphones with mic. You can also use your smartphones to log in.

Question 15

Do I need special software to watch the virtual symposium?

Accepted Answer

No. We do recommend that you download Zoom and have the Zoom app installed on your computer, or Zoom app installed on your phone.

Question 16

Can I watch the virtual symposium on my phone or tablet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with the Zoom app installed on your device.

Question 17

Can I re-watch the symposium or are there any archival recordings?

Accepted Answer

We are not recording any sessions.

Question 18

There is a video, but I can’t hear. (How do I join with audio)"

Accepted Answer

Check if your computer microphone is muted. If your computer volume is low, you can increase the volume and try plugging in headphones. Do check your audio settings in the control panel.

Question 19

There is audio, but I can’t see the video."

Accepted Answer

This could be due to internet bandwidth causing a lag. Try restarting Zoom. If you are presenting, check your webcam settings on Zoom and your computer’s control panel. To all presenters, there is a trial session for you to try this out ahead of the symposium.
 
Trial date: 5th March 2021
Trial time: 10am -11am; 2pm – 3pm
 
You may refer to the guide provided in your email.

Question 20

How do I expand or minimize the video? (fit full screen)

Accepted Answer

Click on the minimize/maximize button (two overlapping squares) on the top-right hand corner of your screen, or press F11 on your computer keyboard to get out of full screen. If you wish to switch applications, press Alt+F4 to view other windows on your computer.

Question 21

Whom should I contact if I am unable to address the technical problem that is mentioned above?

Accepted Answer

You can send us an email (psysunway@gmail.com) , Facebook message, drop a message in the 'Contact Us' section under this website's Homepage, or contact the person in charge of your session.

Question 22

How can I check the status of my submission?

Accepted Answer

You will receive a notification email to inform you on the status.

Question 23

I am the first listed author on the paper, but I can’t come to the symposium. Can one of my co-authors be the corresponding author?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. Please let us know via email as soon as you can on who will be presenting on that day.

Question 24

If I can’t attend the symposium, can someone else present my paper?"

Accepted Answer

See above answer.

Question 25

Can I substitute a different paper after my paper has been accepted?

Accepted Answer

No, you can’t.

Question 26

Can I change the title of my paper after it is submitted?

Accepted Answer

No, you can’t.

Question 27

Are there any social media platforms that I can follow to get the latest news/updates for the conference?

Accepted Answer

Follow us on:
 
Facebook: Sunway University Psychology Research Symposium 2021 
 
Instagram:sunwayu.psych

FAQ

If you are unable to view the FAQ on this page, please click here.

What is a virtual symposium?

How do I register to attend?

Who is the keynote speaker?

Will I have a chance to ask questions? / How do I ask a question or make a comment during the symposium/ session?

How much will it cost?

What time zones will it be offered?

Will I receive a certificate acknowledging my participation as a poster presenter, or oral presenter?"

How are presentations scheduled?

Can I request a day and time for my presentation?

How long are the presentation sessions?

How do I present my poster virtually?

Do I need to follow the poster format given by the organizer?

What is the size of a poster that fit best for my virtual poster presentation?

What equipment do I need to attend the virtual symposium?

Do I need special software to watch the virtual symposium?

Can I watch the virtual symposium on my phone or tablet?

Can I re-watch the symposium or are there any archival recordings?

There is a video, but I can’t hear. (How do I join with audio)"

There is audio, but I can’t see the video."

How do I expand or minimize the video? (fit full screen)

Whom should I contact if I am unable to address the technical problem that is mentioned above?

How can I check the status of my submission?

I am the first listed author on the paper, but I can’t come to the symposium. Can one of my co-authors be the corresponding author?"

If I can’t attend the symposium, can someone else present my paper?"

Can I substitute a different paper after my paper has been accepted?

Can I change the title of my paper after it is submitted?

Are there any social media platforms that I can follow to get the latest news/updates for the conference?