May 8, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (8 May 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS/C0VID-19/16/08/05/20
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (8 May 2020)
This is part 16 of a series of updates which provides latest news and information from the Graduate School in light of the movement control 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
Postgraduate Prize and Teaching Awards 2020
Announcement
The University of Nottingham Postgraduate Prize Awards recognise accomplishments in research, publications, conferences and contribution to the postgraduate community. Postgraduate research students were nominated by their Schools/Departments for excellence across a number of areas.
Winners
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Apurav Krishna Koyande, Chemical & Environmental Engineering
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Nguyen Quang Nhat, Education
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Or Oi Ching, Environmental and Geographical Sciences
The Postgraduate Teaching Award recognise and celebrate examples of innovative teaching and support of learning. It is given to applicant who shows innovative and reflective practice by improving effectiveness in teaching and support of learning, making appropriate changes in learning activities or techniques as well as evaluating and reflecting on the impact of their intervention and possibilities for further development. Postgraduate students were asked to self-nominate themselves with teaching evidences and supporting documents for judging at the UK campus.
Winner
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Denesh Sooriamoorthy, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
We would like to congratulate all the winners on their achievements and for receiving such prestigious awards!
Researcher training courses
Weekly update of upcoming courses
Presentation Skills (Practical)
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Tuesday 12 May 2020, 10am – 12noon
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This practical session will provide a friendly platform to practise and improve the skills of delivering an effective presentation. *Please make sure you have met the prerequisite before attending the session
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Sign up
Shut Up and Write
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Session #05/03: Tuesday 12 May 2020, 2pm – 4.30pm
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Session #05/04: Friday 15 May 2020, 10am – 12noon
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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
Planning Research and Time Management
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Wednesday 13 May 2020, 10am – 12noon
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This course will assist in the development of good time management and research planning.
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Creative Thinking
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Thursday 14 May 2020, 2pm – 4pm
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This course will introduce the techniques to enhance creative thinking and subsequently promote critical thinking.
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L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowships 2020 Climate Edition
Applications are still being welcomed
This fellowship is open to Malaysian women who are PhD holders or candidates pursuing research studies in advancing the science and tackling issues of climate change.
The recipient will be granted a fellowship worth RM30,000.
Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2020
For more information, please email shariffahnadia.ALWI@loreal.com.
On our blog
What’s new on the Graduate School Blog
Getting published
In this blog post, we write about the focused group session with senior research academics and PhD students to discuss and share best practices in scholarly writing and publishing, with particular emphasis on publishing during PhD journey. This session, held on Thursday 30 April 2020, featured a lineup of guest presenters from the Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, namely: Ir Ts Dr Show Pau-Loke, Associate Professor and Director of Research; Apurav Krishna Koyande, 2nd year PhD student; and Angela Paul Peter, 1st year MPhil student.
On other blog
C0VID-19 blog: Researchers in their own words
In this series of blog posts, the postgraduate researchers at UoN share their experiences of adjusting to the impacts of the C0VID-19 crisis both personally and on their research.
Greetings
Nuzul Al-Quran
As Nuzul Al-Quran (public holiday) falls on Sunday 10 May 2020, we have a replacement holiday on Monday 11 May 2020. Nuzul Al-Quran is a Muslim holiday during the month of Ramadan, on which is celebrated at the beginning of the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.
Salam Nuzul Al-Quran in advance to all Muslims.
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