Research Showcase Training

How to prepare an effective poster? How to give an effective presentation? A dedicated training for the participants of this year’s Research Showcase was held on Monday, 28th March 2016. The training was conducted by Research Training Development Managers, Dr Jiin Woei Lee and Dr Tissa Chandesa. The training was designed to support the creation and design …

So what’s it really like?

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 …

Preparing a Press Release Workshop

How to write an effective press release? A workshop titled Preparing a Press Release was held on Monday, 22nd February 2016. The workshop was conducted by Dr Jiin Woei Lee. The workshop was designed to support those who are planning to enter the Research Showcase competition and for those who are interested in disseminating their research to …

A ‘Belated’ Chinese New Year Celebration

The Graduate School hosted its Chinese New Year celebration on Friday, 26th February 2016. Although it was a ‘belated’ one but it was still not too late to celebrate the most important festival in the Chinese lunar calendar. The celebration featured the tradition of stirring and tossing of Yee Sang, also known as Spring Toss. Yee Sang literally …

10 Q&As on What’s Next After PhD

There are many pathways available for PhD students upon graduating and ultimately these decisions could shape the pattern of one’s life. Thus, it is vital to take time to consider all options available. Here are 10 questions sent in by our postgraduate students when we wanted to hear from them last year. We are pleased to have Dr …

Nucleus, March 2016 Edition

Nucleus is a monthly newsletter of the Graduate School. It provides monthly updates on recent and upcoming activities by the Graduate School. March 2016 edition of Nucleus is appended herewith, for your viewing and reading pleasure. Alternatively, click here to view the web version. We welcome you to write to us at graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my with any …