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 …
Nucleus, May 2016 Edition
May 9, 2016
Nucleus is a monthly newsletter of the Graduate School. It provides monthly updates on recent and upcoming activities by the Graduate School. May 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 …
UNMC Research Showcase 2016
April 29, 2016
Tell us how your research makes an impact! The annual UNMC Research Showcase competition was held on Wednesday, 27th April 2016. The competition is designed to provide an opportunity for postgraduate research students to effectively present their research, in poster format, to a wider audience. 17 researchers took part in the competition this year. The researchers were first …
Transitioning from a PhD student to an academic staff
April 26, 2016
This post is written by Dr Suganti Ramarad, University Teacher, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. Nowadays, every time I glance at my mug, it reminds me of the quote that was haunting the finishing of my PhD life. “Keep calm and finish the PhD”. In my life context, the finishing of PhD life has …
[Invitation] UNMC Research Showcase 2016 – Exhibition and Voting
April 25, 2016
We are pleased to invite all staff and students of UNMC to attend our annual Research Showcase competition and vote for the best entry for the People’s Choice Award. The contestants are required to present their research, in poster format, and explain their research to the judges and general audience. The competition aims to promote public …
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 …
Postgraduate Prize Awards Presentation 2016
April 21, 2016
The University of Nottingham Postgraduate Prize Awards recognise accomplishments in research, publications, conferences and contributions to the Postgraduate Community. Students were nominated by their Head of Schools for excellence across aforementioned areas. On 14th April 2016, prize winners and their guests were invited to the awards ceremony hosted by the Graduate School. Professor Graham Kendall, Vice-Provost of Research and …
[Invitation] NRLP Session: How to be an Effective Research Team Member
April 20, 2016
The Graduate School invites all staff and postgraduate research students of UNMC to attend a Nottingham Research Leaders Programme (NRLP) session titled ‘How to be an Effective Research Team Member‘. Date: 21st April 2016, Thursday Time: 3pm – 4pm Venue: F1A02 UNUK Panel: Professor Maiken Umbach (Chair), Professor James Moran, Professor Qing Gu, Dr Ian Fisk UNMC Panel: Professor …
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 …
Nucleus, April 2016 Edition
April 8, 2016
Nucleus is a monthly newsletter of the Graduate School. It provides monthly updates on recent and upcoming activities by the Graduate School. April 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 …
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