September 28, 2020, by Lisa Chin

C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (28 September 2020)

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C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (28 September 2020)

This is the final edition of a series of regular updates which provides latest news and information from us at the Graduate School amidst the ongoing C0VID-19 pandemic.

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


Weekly update of upcoming courses

Researcher Development Programme (RDP)

Nature of the PhD and the Supervision Process

  • Tuesday 29 September 2020, 10am – 12noon

  • This course will introduce the expectations of a doctoral study and provide an understanding of the roles of supervisors and research students.

  • Sign up

Introduction to Development Needs Analysis

  • Wednesday 30 September 2020, 10am – 12noon

  • This course will introduce the tool to evaluate and plan personal, professional and career development.

  • Sign up

Planning Research and Time Management

  • Thursday 1 October 2020, 2pm – 4pm

  • This course will support the development of good time management and enable students to plan their research development more efficiently.

  • Sign up

Creative Thinking

  • Friday 2 October 2020, 10am – 12noon

  • This course will introduce the techniques to enhance creative thinking and subsequently promote critical thinking.

  • Sign up

On other blog

Oversea attachment experience

In this post, Wai Jing Luen from the School of Pharmacy, reflects on his past experience undertaking a laboratory attachment in the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC, USA).

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Surviving an online viva amidst C0VID-19 pandemic

Jing Luen also contributed a post on his experience surviving his viva in this time of turmoil.

Read more

Our communication 

This is the final edition of our weekly C0VID-19: Graduate School updates 

Nevertheless, we will continue to providing succinct news, information and updates on our training and development opportunities for our postgraduate community through our monthly e-newsletter. Don’t forget you can engage and stay connected with us via Facebook and Graduate School Blog or by email at graduateschool@nottingham.edu.my.

As the University is set to reopening its door to all students in the coming days, it is ever important that we play our part in keeping ourselves and those around us safe. So please continue to adhere to the safety and precautionary measures by the University and local authorities.

We look forward to seeing you around on campus.

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