May 5, 2020, by Lisa Chin
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (5 May 2020)
Ref. UNM/GS/C0VID-19/15/05/05/20
C0VID-19: Graduate School updates (5 May 2020)
This is part 15 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
Latest update on our offering of online courses
We have a range of online courses that you can attend for credit hours
Apart from the newly introduced module which enables you to explore your ‘digital capabilities’ and find out how you can develop and enhance your digital practice, we have a range of online courses which cover areas ranging from research management to communication as well as dissemination skills, professional conducts to research skills and techniques.
YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award
Call for applications are now open
This award, formerly known as the YSN-ASM Rising Star Award in 2019, is targeted specifically at final year Malaysian PhD students. It aims to identify and nurture promising PhD candidates to be the future pillars of the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem. Selected finalists will experience continuous support and mentoring for the next five years. Top three winners will get cash prizes worth RM10,000 (in total) for their professional development. Suitable candidates will also be recommended to prestigious fellowships or internships in reputable institutions and establishments.
Closing date: Sunday 31 May 2020
For any enquiries, please email chrysalisaward@akademisains.gov.my.
Credit: Information provided by ChM Dr Siu Yee New, Associate Professor at the School of Pharmacy
Finding motivation while working from home as a PhD student during the C0VID-19 pandemic
Stay productive by setting a routine, identifying a workspace and getting dressed
In this article, Melina Papalampropoulou-Tsiridou, a PhD and MBA candidate at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, shares a few tips to stay motivated that might be useful and are easy to apply.
Doing fieldwork in a pandemic
A different way of doing social research
In this document, researchers share ideas for avoiding in-person interactions by using mediated forms.
On other blog
What’s interesting on the UoN Graduate School Blog
My lockdown experience as a final year PhD student
In this blog post, Nicole Stone, writes about her expectations and the reality of working from home. She also shares some of her know-hows in managing her mental health and thesis writing.
Next updates from us
The publication of our next C0VID-19: Graduate School updates will be delayed to Friday 8 May 2020
As Wesak Day (public holiday) falls on Thursday 7 May 2020, we will publish our next updates the following day on Friday 8 May 2020.
Wesak Day greetings
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all Buddhists a Happy Wesak Day in advance. May you have a blessed and enlightening Wesak Day.
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