Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

This post is written by Dr Jiin Woei Lee, Research Training Development Manager, Graduate School.    Fancy hearing an 80,000 word thesis explained in less than 180 seconds? Research students from across the globe are doing just that in preparation for the Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT®). Established by the University of Queensland (UQ) in …

The Culture of Teaching

This post is written by Nabila Shariff Al-Baiti, University Teaching Fellow, Centre for English Language Education.  “A Tanzanian, teaching at a British University in Malaysia, what could be more ideal?” I had asked myself that question — or variations of it, depending on my geographical location — almost every single day for the last decade …

My Research

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

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 …

Nucleus, June 2016 Edition

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