October 30, 2020, by Lisa Chin
COVID-19: Update for early career researchers (30 October 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS-ECR/COVID-19/13/30/10/20
Author: Dr Tissa Chandesa, Research Training Development Manager at the Graduate School
In light of the announcement that the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) have been extended to Monday 9 November 2020, we are continuing to provide you, our early career researcher (ECR) community with this update of workshops scheduled for the month of November 2020. Please rest assured that Graduate School is operating as business as usual during the next two weeks as well.
Keep up to date
The University is regularly updating advice and general FAQs on COVID-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
The SHOW IS STILL GOING ON! – Upcoming training workshops
Below are a list of upcoming online training and development workshops:
ECR workshop
Title |
Date |
Time |
Effective public speaking* |
Wednesday 11 November 2020 |
2pm – 4pm |
Supervisory Research Seminar Series
Title |
Date |
Time |
Responding to postgraduate students in difficulty* |
Thursday 12 November 2020 |
10am – 12nn |
*More information e.g. workshop overview, learning outcomes, MS Teams code, etc. will be communicated to you via email once the fine details are confirmed.
Supervising Doctoral Studies (SDS) online course
University of Nottingham offers a set of self-directed online modules for new supervisors and those who have more experience. The online course has interactive content such as videos, quizzes and a personal portfolio. Kindly use your university credentials to join the course. You may access the online course via the following link.
COVID-19 vaccines: time to talk about the uncertainties
Dr Subbarao who is the director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza in Melbourne, Australia advises to plan now for decisions on which vaccines should go to whom, when and how often. Read more
Don’t let COVID stop your fieldwork: three tips for successful collaborations
Dr Sampson and Professor Vamosi share tips for continuing successful collaborations amid the ongoing pandemic. Read more
Institutions can retool to make research more rigorous
Dr Dinargi who directs the QUEST Center at Berlin Institute of Health shares his views on the possibility of making big moves to rebuild the scientific infrastructure. Read more
Contact us
If you need any clarification or support from us, please do get in touch with us via Facebook or by email at rad@nottingham.edu.my.
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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