April 23, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (23 April 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS/C0VID-19/12/23/04/20
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (23 April 2020)
This is part 12 of a series of updates which provides latest news and information from the Graduate School in light of the restricted movement order nationwide and campus closure. Don’t forget you can get in touch with us via Facebook and Graduate School Blog or by email at graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my.
The University is regularly updating advice and general FAQs on C0VID-19 on its web page. See more
The Vice Provost (Research and Knowledge Exchange) is also contributing to a more detailed page with guidance for postgraduate research students and research staff. See more
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A photo competition for postgraduate students
Tell us what does the current situation mean to you
We are adjusting to the new norms of life during this closure period. While we embrace it differently, we are all experiencing changes in our daily routines, personal life and work.
Share with us what does the current situation mean to you. Submit a photo with a caption and stand a chance to win Starbucks voucher!
Closing date: Wednesday 29 April 2020 by 5pm
Researcher training courses
Weekly update of upcoming courses
Shut up and write
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Session #04/03: Monday 27 April 2020, 10am – 12.30pm
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Session #04/04: Thursday 30 April 2020, 2pm – 4.30pm
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These sessions will assist in structuring periods of writing and limiting the distraction at home while providing the necessary guidance and motivation to write efficiently and effectively.
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Use this code to join the session in MS Teams: bkjn59
Introduction to doing statistics in R
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Tuesday 28 April 2020, 10am – 4pm
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This course will provide a hands-on experience in using R which is an open source programming language for advanced statistics and graphics.
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Sign up is closed as the course is fully booked.
Getting published
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Thursday 30 April 2020, 10am – 12noon
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This course will give an introduction to scholarly publishing and cover the experiences and tips of journal publications from senior PhDs and an academic member of staff.
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Sign up
Changing your plans for research interviews
Can’t do face-to-face research interviews?
Dr Cathy Gibbons from the Graduate School in UK, outlines what research students have to consider and review in developing alternatives to their original plans and further enabling them to continue their research.
On other blog
What’s interesting on the UoN Blogs
5th German Pharm-Tox Summit, 2-5 March 2020, Leipzig
In this blog post, Mak Yin Ying, PhD student from the Division of Biomedical Sciences, writes about her experience attending the 5th German Pharm-Tox Summit at Leipzig University, Germany.
Greetings
Ramadan Mubarak
We wish a blessed time upon all Muslims preparing for Ramadan in these restricted circumstances. May this Ramadan bring health and happiness in your life.
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