April 13, 2021, by Lisa Chin
COVID-19: Graduate School updates (13 April 2021)
Ref. UNM/GS/COVID-19/52/13/04/21
COVID-19: Graduate School updates (13 April 2021)
In light of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) extension till 28 April 2021, we are providing this update to our postgraduate community outlining latest news and information from us at the Graduate School.
The University is regularly updating advice and general FAQs on COVID-19 on its web page. See more
More detailed guidance for postgraduate research students and research staff is available on SharePoint. See more
U21/PwC Innovation Challenge
Call for participation is still open
Have you got what it takes to enter the U21/PwC Innovation Challenge?
Showcase your critical thinking and share your ideas with PwC and their clients to win a 7-day trip to Dubai and some exclusive world-class training and professional development opportunities. *Disclaimer: Travel will only take place when it is safe to do so and will be in accordance with global travel guidelines.
Closing date: Friday 28 May 2021
Training and development
Upcoming courses
As CMCO continues, we wish to update you on our continuing provision to keep your research training and development going.
Introduction to the skills of teamwork
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Thursday 15 April 2021, 10am – 12nn
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This course will highlight the benefits of teamwork as well as identify and analyse the features of an effective team.
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Getting published
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Tuesday 20 April 2021, 2pm – 4pm
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This course will highlight the importance and purpose of publishing paper. It will also offer guidance and tips on the journey of publishing.
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Research ethics & integrity
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Wednesday 28 April 2021, 2pm – 4pm
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This course will study the importance of research ethics and integrity, and further outline the ethics procedures in UNM.
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Supplementary workshops
Time to write
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Thursday 22 April 2021, 10am – 12nn
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This session will assist in structuring periods of writing and limiting distractions while providing the necessary guidance and motivation to write efficiently and effectively.
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MS Teams: A practical guide
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Monday 26 April 2021, 10am – 11am
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This session will explore the many functionalities of MS Teams. Participants will learn how to compose their own Teams and integrate files, notes and apps.
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On our blog
Nucleus Issue 02/21 (42)
In case you missed it, this month’s issue of our Graduate School Newsletter is available on our blog.
On other blog
10 playful viva preparation activities
Professor Pat Thomson from the School of Education, UoN, writes about some entertaining ways to get into ‘the viva frame of mind and body’.
“My particular interest in the viva is the work you have to do to get yourself into the ‘expert’ frame of mind. You’ve had to write the thesis as if you were already doctored and the world’s greatest authority on your particular bit of research. Now, in the viva, you have to act and talk like one too. You have to be expert, even if you don’t feel like one, when you have the conversation with the examiners.”
Immersing into the world of art
The Louvre’s entire art collection is now accessible online for free
According to its website, the Louvre is still closed to all-person visitors in line with COVID-19 restrictions, so this online opportunity is really the only way to “visit” it at present!
See the piece you are interested in without squeezing through a crowd, or browse the entire collection by theme at the comfort of your home, or wander (albeit virtually) the Louvre’s halls using the interactive map feature. The site will continually be updated to reflect new pieces, so there will be more to see.
Image by www.freepik.com
Ramadan wishes
Happy Iftar & Selamat berpuasa
Today is the start of Ramadan, an important month in the Muslim calendar where fasting, prayer and reflection take place. On this special occasion, we would like to wish all Muslims a blessed, safe and fulfilling Ramadan.
Tamil New Year greetings
Happy Puthandu
Tamil Puthandu (Tamil: தமிழ்ப்புத்தாண்டு), also known as Tamil New Year, is the first day of the year on the Tamil calendar. The festival date is set with the solar cycle of the Hindu calendar, as the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai. It therefore falls on or about 14 April every year on the Gregorian calendar. The same day is observed by Hindus elsewhere as the traditional new year, but is known by other names such as Vishu in Kerala, and Vaisakhi in central and northern India.
Next update from us
Look out for our next edition of e-newsletter
We will continue to provide succinct news, information and updates on our training and development opportunities for our postgraduate community through our monthly e-newsletter. The next one will be delivered to your inbox before the end of this month where you can find out more about our training and development provision for the whole of next month.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need any other clarifications or support from us via email to graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my. You can also engage with us via Facebook and Graduate School Blog.
In the meantime, please continue to observe and follow the safety advice and precautionary measures by our local authorities and University. Stay safe!
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