April 3, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Update for early career researchers (3 April 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS-ECR/C0VID-19/02/03/04/20
This is part 2 of our updates to our early career researcher (ECR) community which provides latest news and information from the Graduate School in light of the restricted movement order nationwide campus closure. Don’t forget you can get in touch with us via Facebook or by email at rad@nottingham.edu.my.
C0VID-19: Update for early career researchers (3 April 2020)
Research and Academic Development (RAD) course
A quick reminder of upcoming course scheduled for the following week:
Introduction to doing statistics in R
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Tuesday 7 April 2020, 10am – 3pm
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This workshop will provide a hands-on experience in using R which is an open source programming language for advanced statistics and graphics.
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Keep up to date
The University is regularly updating advice and general FAQs on C0VID-19 on its web page. See more
The Vice Provost (Research and Knowledge Exchange) is also contributing to a more detailed page with guidance for postgraduate research students and research staff. See more
A professor’s view on online teaching
On 1 April 2020, Professor Dominic Foo conducted his Anatomy of a Good Journal Paper workshop using Microsoft Teams. The online session was attended by 31 participants and lasted for 2 hours and 45 minutes. Professor Foo ensured that the session was very engaging and interactive throughout. Below are his views on conducting his session via Microsoft Teams:
Professor Foo addressing a postgraduate research student’s inquiry after the session.
“If there is a given chance, I would opt for the face-to-face seminar, as we will have better engagement with the participants. However, with the current situation, webinar is no doubt a good option for us to carry out such training activities. In terms of logistic, we actually have more participants than we usually can accommodate as compare to face-to-face seminar. So it is not bad at all!”
5 strategies for writing in turbulent times
Writing remains an important element in academia. However, during unprecedented times such as now where everyone is restricted to work from home, writing has become a secondary consideration or even an impossible mission. This article discusses how to manage distraction and presents 5 strategies for maintaining focus. Please note: This article provides views of the author and not the position of the LSE Impact Blog, nor of the London School of Economics:
Wellbeing support
We understand that this unprecedented situation can be very stressful and difficult to some of you. Please rest assured that wellbeing support is available to you.
Appointments can be made to talk to a counsellor/mental health advisor/disability officer via email WellbeingandLearning@nottingham.edu.my or call the emergency number for this support +60 19 2660691 (Vasu).
Human Resources recently shared a document on Mental Health Awareness. You may access this documentation via the following link.
Engaging via Microsoft Teams
We are happy to act as the mediator for any senior researchers to engage with early career researchers on issues pertaining to research sustainability during the C0VID-19 outbreak.
Issues may include (but not limited to) a chat about how you are currently coping with your research; how are you conducting your research when everything is shut down or unavailable; potential collaborations; a chat about future grant applications.
If you are interested, please get in touch with us via email to RAD@nottingham.edu.my.
First phase of RMO/MCO shows positive signs of curbing C0VID-19
As we start the second phase of RMO/MCO from 1 April 2020, it is rather comforting to read in a daily newspaper yesterday (1 April 2020) that the first phase of RMO/MCO (18 – 31 March 2020) is beginning to show C0VID-19 curve is flattening.:
So please continue to observe and follow the safety advice and precautionary measures by our local authorities and University. Take care of each other and continue to stay safe!
– written by Dr Tissa Chandesa, Research Training Development Manager
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