June 22, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (22 June 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS/C0VID-19/26/22/06/20
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (22 June 2020)
This is part 26 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
3MT® competition
Feedback sessions & rehearsal
This is a reminder for all participants taking part in the competition. The remaining feedback sessions will take place on:
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Session #5: Monday 22 June 2020, 10am – 12noon
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Session #6: Tuesday 23 June 2020, 10am – 12noon
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Use this token to join the sessions in MS Teams: wnvw4vf
These sessions are exclusively designed to provide insightful advice and guidance on how to better structure as well as communicate research work to a general and wider audience.
In addition, a rehearsal will take place on Tuesday 23 June 2020, 2pm – 3pm. Use this token to join the rehearsal in MS Teams: q1h3n4l
UNM 2020 Virtual 3MT® Live!
10 doctoral researchers will be presenting their research in just 3 minutes to a panel of judges in this year’s virtual 3MT® Live! on Wednesday 24 June 2020
The live presentations will be recorded and you will have a chance to vote for your favourite presenter in the People’s Choice Award. More details will be announced soon.
Researcher training courses
Weekly update of upcoming courses
Shut Up and Write
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Session 06/05: Monday 22 June 2020, 2pm – 4.30pm
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This session 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
Introduction to ORIS for New Postgraduates
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Thursday 25 June 2020, 10am – 12noon
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This course will introduce the use of information sources in our library and develop the skill sets and knowledge in information searching.
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Notice
Postgraduate Hub remains closed
The health and safety of our postgraduate students and staff is our key priority.
We have been monitoring updates on C0VID-19 closely and in compliance with the recovery movement control order, our Postgraduate Hub continues to be closed until further notice. This includes the Learning Hub (H1B12a), Training Room (H1B13) and Social Space (H1B14).
We will keep you updated once we are able to resume the opening of these spaces.
On our blog
What’s new of our Graduate School Blog
Another virtual postgraduate induction for new postgraduate research students
We conducted our second virtual postgraduate induction on Friday 12 June 2020. This virtual postgraduate induction was a great avenue for newcomers to hear about how we at the Graduate School can support them with training and development opportunities.
What does the industry look for in PhD graduates?
Careers Advisory Service (CAS), in collaboration with InvestKL and us at the Graduate School, organised a second instalment of virtual Postgraduate Careers Series on Thursday 28 May 2020. This webinar featured an insightful and useful talk by Dr Rahmat Shazi who is the Technology Director at ShazInnovation Solution, focusing on Social Capital Analysis.
Next updates from us
Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks
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C0VID-19: Graduate School updates
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Graduate School Newsletter: Nucleus Issue 03/20 (39)
In the meantime, please continue to observe and follow the safety advice and precautionary measures by our local authorities and University.
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