The Experience of Participating in the UNMC Research Showcase 2016
July 19, 2016
The winner of the Best Poster Awards of the UNMC Research Showcase 2016, Tan Jing Yang, shares his experience and tips from the competition. Here is what he has to say… It all started with a pact I made with my fellow peers to participate in the Research Showcase together. We thought that it would …
Take 5 Corner
July 12, 2016
Take a break, before you break! Sometimes a break from your routine is the very thing you need. We have set up a Take 5 Corner at the Postgraduate Hub where you can find some board games and quizzes. We will keep on enhancing the corner with a variety of materials and resources. We welcome you …
My Research
June 7, 2016
This post is written by Tay Sook Hui, PhD candidate from the School of Pharmacy. Are we doomed to a life of obesity or disease because of our genes? My PhD expedition seeks to uncover the mystery of long heated debates of nature (Genetic) versus nurture (Epigenetic) in obese diabetic subjects. When visiting the …
The Experience of Participating in the UNMC Research Showcase 2016
June 3, 2016
The Best Press Release and Overall Winner of the UNMC Research Showcase 2016, Lillian Joyce Among Olule, shares her experience and tips from the competition. Here is what she has to say… One of my greatest fears in life is the regret of not living up to my full potential. This was in part what initially …
Postgraduates’ Satay Night
May 27, 2016
A postgraduate “Satay Night” networking event was held on Tuesday, 24th May 2016. Hosted by the Post-Graduate Student Network (PGSN) in collaboration with the Graduate School, this event brought together postgraduate students and some members of academic as well as administrative staff of the University. The event started off with an opening speech by Ms Deepa Kumari Veerasingam, …
I will let you into a little secret – I love being a supervisor!
May 17, 2016
This post is written by Dr Jessica Price, Assistant Professor, School of Psychology. The best part of my job is being a supervisor and I have been very lucky with the students I have supervised so far. For each of my postgraduate students, I sat them down and told them my expectations of what the …
Ph.D: A Platform for Personal Development
May 11, 2016
This post is written by Viknesh Andiappan, Ph.D candidate from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering / Centre for Sustainable Palm Oil Research. There is a general consensus in the industrial or corporate world that Ph.D holders are nerds who are unable to function in the real world. In fact, Ph.D graduates are often …
Research Boot Camp, Spring 2016
April 22, 2016
What do PhD students need to help them get started on their research degrees? A research boot camp was recently held from 11th to 15th April 2016. The boot camp, which was delivered by Dr Tissa Chandesa and Dr Jiin Woei Lee, offered a range of intensive courses to help the new postgraduate research students to get …
Strike a balance!
April 18, 2016
This post is written by Kalaimani Markandan, PhD candidate from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. It all traces back to July 2008 when I joined UNMC for foundation in engineering. One’s first semester in university is often an eye-opening experience. Mine was no different; in particular I found myself studying more than ever …
So what’s it really like?
March 21, 2016
This post is written by Oppong Kyekyeku Appiah, MSc International Development Management candidate, School of Politics, History and International Relations. I still remember arriving Kuala Lumpur International Airport after an 18-hour flight from Accra, Ghana, seemingly clueless of the future that awaits me in a place far away from home, but embracing each passing second with pure optimism …
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