May 2, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (30 April 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS/C0VID-19/14/30/04/20
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (30 April 2020)
This is part 14 of a series of updates which provides latest news and information from the Graduate School in light of the movement control order nationwide and campus closure. Don’t forget you can get in touch with us via Facebook and Graduate School Blog or by email at graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my.
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
Graduate School Bulletin
This bulletin provides monthly updates on upcoming events and activities by us
Find out more information about our training and development provision for the whole month of May 2020.
Researcher training courses
Weekly update of upcoming courses
Nature of the PhD and the Supervision Process
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Monday 4 May 2020, 10am – 12noon
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This course will introduce the expectations of doctoral study and provide an understanding of the roles of supervisors and research students.
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Presentation Skills (Theory)
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Wednesday 6 May 2020, 10am – 12noon
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This course will consider and discuss the skills of preparing an effective presentation. Please note that the theory course is prerequisite to the practical sessions scheduled for the following weeks.
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Shut Up and Write
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Session #05/01: Tuesday 5 May 2020, 2pm – 4.30pm
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Session #05/02: Friday 8 May 2020, 10am – 12.30pm
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These sessions will assist in structuring periods of writing and limiting the distraction at home while providing the necessary guidance and motivation to write efficiently and effectively.
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Use this code to join the session in MS Teams: bkjn59
Virtual Postgraduate Careers Series
Corporate CV for postgraduates – Career in Consulting
Careers Advisory Service (CAS) is organising its first virtual Postgraduate Careers Series with a lineup of guest presenters from Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific. This talk is scheduled for Tuesday 5 May 2020 at 2.30pm to 3.30pm via Zoom.
Find out more about working in the consulting industry and how they work remotely during this challenging time.
Sign up *registration closes on Sunday 3 May 2020 (12pm)
For any enquiries or more information, please contact CAS at careers@nottingham.edu.my.
On our blog
What’s new on our Graduate School Blog
Surviving an online viva amid C0VID-19 pandemic
In this blog post, Wai Jing Luen, a PhD student from the School of Pharmacy, writes about his experience surviving an online viva in this time of turmoil. This remotely done viva is among the firsts in University of Nottingham Malaysia.
On other blog
What’s interesting on the other UoN blogs
The challenge of being a part-time PhD, part-time worker, and full-time mum
In this blog post, Rachel Keetley, a first year PhD student from the Division of Rehabilitation, Ageing and Wellbeing at the School of Medicine, UoN, writes about how she is coping with the challenges of juggling study, work and family amid pandemic lockdown.
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