Exclusive Interview: Research from Zero to Publication

Join The Swedish Dialogue for a pivotal conversation that promises to transform your academic journey from conceptual research to high-impact global publication.

Organized by the Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC), this session is designed to equip postgraduate researchers and established academics with the essential strategies for navigating the complexities of modern scholarly work.

Host Eng. Saad Muhialden will be joined by special guest Professor Mirahan Zedan, a distinguished Design Professor and renowned Research Methods Coach. The discussion will move beyond theory to offer concrete, actionable guidance, covering the following key areas:

• R&D Writing Mastery: Practical insights on structuring introductions, literature reviews, and manuscripts to ensure high-impact journal acceptance.
• Navigating the Future: An essential discussion on the ethical use and strategic opportunities of Generative AI (like ChatGPT) in academic research and writing.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Proven strategies for tackling the most common methodological roadblocks and managing motivation and work-life balance during the long research process.
• Global Influence: Exploring Professor Zedan’s vision for empowering MENA researchers and how platforms like The Swedish Dialogue and the Nordic R&D Bridge can facilitate international collaboration.

Event Timing and Language

The session will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Please note the dual time schedule: the event will begin at

7:00 PM Central European Time (CET/CEST)

for our Swedish and European audience, corresponding to

8:00 PM (Baghdad / Riyadh time)

for our audience across the MENA region. The entire interview will be conducted in Arabic only.