Keynotes, Plenaries, & Invited Presentations

My presentations are designed to be thought-provoking, engaging, and deeply relevant to real-world research challenges. I am committed to supporting researchers — especially those from the Global South — in amplifying their ‘voice’ (individual | collective), increasing their visibility, and navigating pathways to greater impact. Through my presentations, I contribute to the broader effort of bridging the Global South–Global North divide, offering practical insights and encouragement for more inclusive and globally connected research communities.
2025
“Research Writing & Interdisciplinary Impact: Ethics, Innovation, & Impact!”, Keynote for 2nd UNITE – The Future of Research: Writing, Publication, & Global Recognition, Xperto Research Centre & Skills Edge International Nexus University, Pakistan, 19 April 2025.
“From Concept to Publication: Strategic Research & Publication Skills”, Academic Professional Development for MAHSA University, Malaysia, 13 February 2025.
2024
“Qualitative Research in Action: Ethical and Reflexive Practices for Industry and Academia”, Keynote for International Symposium on Integrated Approach Towards Physical Therapy, Pakistan, 17 December 2024
“Step by Step Guide to Writing a Research Article”, Professional Development for Journal of Modern Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Pakistan, 8 December 2024
“Social Media and the Academic”, Professional Development for Nottingham University, Malaysia, 3 December 2024
“Leveraging AI for Academic Research”, Keynote for UTAR Symposium, ‘Shaping the Future of Language Education and Research through AI’, Malaysia, 9 November 2024
“Digital Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities in SouthEast Asia”, Keynote for Mediaspace.Global Changemakers Summit, Romania, 30 October 2024
“Indigeneous Methods and Interdisciplinary Synergies: Bridging Global Research Gaps”, International Plenary for International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Research, Pakistan, 26 October 2024
“Empowering Your Impact on the World Through Work & Research”, Professional Development for Future You, Woxen University, India, 24 July 2024.
“Demystifying the Journal Publication Process” with Associate Professor Micheal Mustafa, Professional Development for Psych Research Series, Miriam College, Philippines, 18 March 2024.
“University Classroom Experience Post-Pandemic” with Professor Aimee Pozorski, Joint Keynote for ELLE Roundtable Discussion, Partium Christian University, Romania, 16 March 2024.
“Empowering Future Teachers for a Better Tomorrow”, Keynote for Ganpat Pakesar College of Education (University of Goa), India, 30 January 2024.
2023
“University / Private Sector Partnerships for Postgraduate Research Ecosystem Development” with Dr Vighneswaran N Vithiatharan, Presentation for QS Higher Education Summit, Malaysia, 7 November 2023.
“Embracing Creative Research Methods in Business Research”, International Plenary for Harmonising Research: International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Research, Practice, and Opportunities, Pakistan, 21 October 2023
“Democratising Access to PostGraduate Research Methods”, Presentation for Digital Universities Asia, Malaysia, 8 May 2023.
“A Change of Heart: Sustainability & / Through Public Relations” Keynote for joint SEAMSA and TARumpt Symposium on Sustainability in Public Relations, Malaysia, 28 April 2023.
2022
“Emerging Trends in Social Media Crisis Communication”, Guest of Honour for International Conference on Emerging Paradigms and Practices in Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, RNB Global University, India, 4 November 2022.
“Crisis and the Media”, Professional Development for School of Communication, Taylors University, Malaysia, 5 October 2022.
“Enhancing the Doctoral Student Experience”, Plenary for PhD Supervisory Training Series, Institute of English Studies, University of the Punjab, Pakistan, 16 June 2022.
“Public Speaking for PostGraduate Students”, Professional Development for ISS-Yemen Student Association UTM, Malaysia, 25 March 2022.
2021
“On Being a Great PhD Examiner”, Keynote and Professional Development for Bicol University, College of Education, Centenary Celebration and Launch of Online BUCE Researchers Catalogue, Pakistan, 24 November 2021
Opening & Closing Emcee, and Moderator for 2021 International SouthEast Asian Media Studies Virtual Conference, Thailand, 25-27 February 2021.
2020
“South East Asia Country Update: Malaysia”, Keynote for GetCraft South East Asia Country Update, Indonesia, 16 December 2020.
“Education for Sustainable Development”, Keynote for Equitable and Sustainable Utilisation of the Nile Waters to Meet UNSDG’s, Tanzania, 31 July 2020.
“Managing International Teams”, Professional Development and Keynote for Binus University Faculty of Business, Jakarta, 4 June 2020.
Contact Dr Selby
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