June 2, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (2 June 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS/C0VID-19/22/02/06/20
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (2 June 2020)
This is part 22 of a series of updates which provides latest news and information from the Graduate School in light of the conditional 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
An update from us
Our staff at the Graduate School are gradually returning to on-campus working, albeit on a rotational basis
Although campus is still off-limits to students, our staff at the Graduate School are gradually returning to on-campus working starting this week, with staggering work schedule and under strict adherence to the guidelines by the government and University. While we still have to continue to work from home most of the time, we appreciate the opportunity to return to ‘old normal’ from time to time.
With the return of on-campus working, albeit on a rotational basis, it allows us to resume some of our support services. For instance, we are sorting out the details of certificate issuance for Postgraduate Student Teachers (PST) programme that was halted in light of the campus closure. More information will be announced soon.
Nevertheless, we remain as dedicated as ever to providing the highest quality training and development support for our postgraduate students during these unprecedented times.
A reminder on the virtual town halls for researchers
Join Professor Deborah Hall, Vice Provost (Research & Knowledge Exchange) at a series of virtual town halls as we prepare for the return of research at UNM
This is a reminder that the first in a series of virtual town halls for postgraduate research students and their supervisors will take place today 2 June 2020 at 2pm – 3pm. Use this code to join the session in Microsoft Teams: uhy0ny3
The second session for wider research community will take place tomorrow 3 June 2020 at 2pm – 3pm. Use this code to join the session in Microsoft Teams: tot38ve
These online forums are an opportunity to share ideas, ambitions and concerns, and to offer mutual support.
You are no longer able to submit questions in advance but nevertheless, there will be an opportunity to ask questions during the sessions.
Another reminder on the 3MT® pre-application briefing
An essential preparatory session for participants
Please be reminded that participants taking part must attend this pre-application briefing tomorrow 3 June 2020 at 10am – 11.30am. Use this token to join the session in Microsoft Teams: 5o24q21
The session will provide:
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information about the competition, its timescales and requirements;
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tips about putting together your three minute presentation;
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general presentation skills information and support;
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the opportunity to reflect upon your own research project and how you might deliver a three minute summary for the competition.
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