The Doctoral Research Journey: Towards Success

A talk entitled “The Doctoral Research Journey: Towards Success” was organised as part of this year’s Postgraduate Welcome Programme. The talk, presented by Tony Bush, Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Nottingham, addressed the following key aspects of the doctoral journey: Research focus Aims and research questions Research method Sampling Instrument design and …

Nucleus, October Issue

Nucleus is a monthly newsletter of Research Training and Academic Development (RTAD). It provides monthly updates on recent and upcoming activities by RTAD. October issue of Nucleus is appended herewith, for your viewing and reading pleasure. We welcome you to write to us at rtad@nottingham.edu.my or graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my with any suggestions and ideas that you would …

Essence of Postgraduate Life – Part XI

The Graduate School at UK Campus held a Twitter photo competition called “Essence of Postgraduate Life”, last year. The competition challenged the postgraduate students to capture the essence of their lives as postgraduate students at The University of Nottingham. This year, we are organising a similar competition. Click here to know more about the recently …

UNMC 2015 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

This post is written by Dr Tissa Chandesa, Research Training Development Manager.  The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) crowned its 2015 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) winner on September 22nd, 2015. A total of 16 participants from the Faculty of Engineering and Science took part in this year’s competition. This year, for the first time …

Postgraduate Welcome Programme 2015

The first part of our annual Postgraduate Welcome Programme was held on 21st September 2015. It offered a formal introduction to the Graduate School and a series of social and educational activities, aimed to provide all new and returning postgraduate students with an opportunity and platform to get started with their postgraduate life as well as …

Essence of the Postgraduate Life – Part X

The Graduate School at UK Campus held a Twitter photo competition called “Essence of the Postgraduate Life”, last year. The competition challenged the postgraduate students to capture the essence of their lives as postgraduate students at The University of Nottingham. This year, we are organising a similar competition. Click here to know more about the …

Images of Postgraduate Experience Photography Competition

Can you creatively capture the essence of your postgraduate studies, research or experience with just one photographic image and an abstract?  The Images of Postgraduate Experience Photography Competition is now open to all registered postgraduate students of UNMC! The details of the competition are appended below.   We look forward to receiving your entry! All the best …

Essence of Postgraduate Life – Part IX

Preamble The Graduate School at UK Campus held a Twitter photo competition called “Essence of Postgraduate Life”, last year. The competition challenged the postgraduate students to capture the essence of their lives as postgraduate students at the University of Nottingham. This year, we will be organising a similar competition. Stay tuned for the announcement which …

My PhD World

This post is contributed by Wei Ling Chow, a final PhD student from the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering.   I am currently in the final year of my PhD. I am very fortunate that my PhD is sponsored by Biotec International Asia where I get the opportunity to be a part-time employee and …

Essence of Postgraduate Life – Part VIII

Preamble The Graduate School at UK Campus held a Twitter photo competition called “Essence of Postgraduate Life”, last year. The competition challenged the postgraduate students to capture the essence of their lives as postgraduate students at the University of Nottingham. This year, we will be organising a similar competition. Stay tuned for the announcement which …