The first 100 days

December 15, 2016

When you take a new job or even during the interview, you are often asked what you will do in your first 100 days. It can be a double-edged sword. While you want to make a difference, you do not want to make major changes without seeking advice and understanding the role further. I took …

Farewell Dr Irwin

December 14, 2016

Dr Derek Irwin, Head of School of English, was celebrated with an evening of performances at the Drama Studio last Thursday as he bids UNMC goodbye to further his research at the Ningbo campus. UNMC’s Performing Arts Platform held an open stage farewell performance, themed ‘Departure’, featuring choral numbers, orchestral pieces, poetry recitals, video screenings …

UNMC to COP22

Dulanga N. S. Witharanage, a final year student of the School of Geographical and Environmental Sciences and Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham, an alumnus of the School of Biosciences are representing the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus (UNMC) at the 22nd Conference of the Parties (COP22), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from 7th …

It’s time to rock the summer internship

July 15, 2016

It is now time for summer break! Some might go for holidays but some may take this opportunity to explore the working world. The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) Summer Internship was initiated to open doors for students to gain the first-hand working experience as an exposure before graduating soon. On 6 June 2016, …

The University of Nottingham Malaysia organises the first UK-Malaysia Researcher Links Workshop

June 30, 2016

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) recently hosted the first Researcher Links workshop which was jointly sponsored by British Council and Academy Science Malaysia (ASM). Held at Impiana Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, the five-day workshop featured eminent speakers in their respective fields and was targeted at Malaysian and UK researchers. The oral and poster presentations …

Company Growth Through Research Collaboration

June 6, 2016

    Nottingham MyResearch, Malaysia Development and Investment Authority (MIDA) and Malaysia Australia Business Council (MABC) recently held a joint networking reception at the MIDA headquarters. Supported by SME International Trade Association of Malaysia, Malaysia Canada Business Council and Malaysian Dutch Business Council, the gathering had more than 150 attendees from 40 international and local …

Mapping Future through Biosciences Careers Day 2016

June 2, 2016

On 30 March 2016, Careers Advisory Service successfully organised Biosciences Careers Day in collaboration with School of Biosciences which supported by Biosciences students in Nottingham. The event was held at the Great Hall from 11am-5pm with an interesting theme, “Amplify Your Career DNA With Us”. The careers day started with Career Talk on “Do’s and …

Careers Fair 2016 Offers Students A Flying Start

May 3, 2016

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) Careers Fair was back once again this year, happening on the 16 and 17 March 2016. The 2-day fair was successfully held at The Great Hall in Trent Building, from 10 am until 4 pm. This annual on-campus job fair served as a platform for the students to …

Getting inspired by field trip to Wipro Unza

April 15, 2016

Wondering how to make students get inspired? Well, let’s go for field trip! On March 4, 2016, about 28 The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) students embarked on a field trip to Wipro Unza Malaysia which located in Subang Jaya. This trip was successfully organised by Careers Advisory Service (CAS) in collaboration with Biosciences …

Pre-Careers Fair Series 2016: CV & Cover Letter Critique Day prepares students for the future

March 28, 2016

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail” Benjamin Franklin One of the checklist items during Careers Fair? Indeed, to bring multiple copies of good resume or curriculum vitae (CV)! For the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) students to impress the potential employers during UNMC Careers Fair which was held on the 16th …