May 8, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Update for early career researchers (8 May 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS-ECR/C0VID-19/05/08/05/20
This is part 5 of our updates to our early career researcher (ECR) community 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 rad@nottingham.edu.my.
Author: Dr Tissa Chandesa, Research Training Development Manager
Keep up to date
The University is regularly updating advice and general FAQs on COVID-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
UNM outstanding and upcoming researcher
In the coming weeks, we at the Graduate School will be reaching out to our 20 researchers who have been identified as one of UNM outstanding and upcoming researchers for 2020. We will feature their stories on our Graduate School Blog as well as highlight them with UNM Communication for a wider reach. Please keep a look out for these blog posts.
The “new norm” of conducting research
Governments around the world are advising their citizens that everyone will have to learn to adapt to the “new normal” of living and working. This too applies to conducting research. Dr Derrick shares her views on how COVID-19 lockdowns could lead to a kinder research culture. See more
Experiences of a first-time lecturer during the COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak has made all academics to re-examine their way of delivery teaching and learning. Dr Mansour shares her views on how to adapt 16 hours of in-class teaching materials to an online format in 5 days. See more
Online training for Policy and Engagement
The Institute for Policy and Engagement team is offering a range of training courses to develop your knowledge and skills in policy impact and public engagement. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, why not use this opportunity to prepare yourself to maximise your contribution in the post-pandemic world. Following is planned session that you can join from home. To sign up, kindly email the Institute, beforehand. Upcoming session is (timing is in UK time):
Data Visualisation 12 May 09:00-11:00am
Supervising Doctoral Studies (SDS) online course
With face-to-face classroom discussions prohibited during the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Nottingham offers a set of self-directed online modules for new supervisors and those who have more experience. The online course has interactive content such as videos, quizzes and a personal portfolio. Kindly use your university credentials to join the course. You may access the online course via the following link.
Wellbeing support
We understand that this unprecedented situation can be very stressful and difficult to some of you. Please rest assured that wellbeing support is available to you.
Appointments can be made to talk to a counsellor/mental health advisor/disability officer via email WellbeingandLearning@nottingham.edu.my or call the emergency number for this support +60 19 2660691 (Vasu).
Engaging Via Microsoft Teams
We are happy to act as the mediator for any senior researchers to engage with early career researchers on issues pertaining to research sustainability during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Issues may include (but not limited to) a chat about how you are currently coping with your research; how are you conducting your research when everything is shut down or unavailable; potential collaborations; a chat about future grant applications.
If you are interested, please get in touch with us via email to RAD@nottingham.edu.my.
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