Nagu presented a paper at Trondheim Conferences on Biodiversity
September 19, 2016
This post is contributed by Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu, PhD candidate from the School of Geography. Our third year PhD student, Nagulendran Kangayatkarasu or better known as Nagu, had the opportunity to attend the Eighth Trondheim Conferences on Biodiversity held from 31st May to 3rd June 2016 in Norway. Since 1993 the Trondheim Conferences on Biodiversity …
It’s all about the people
August 12, 2016
This post is written by Dr Ahimsa Campos-Arceiz, Associate Professor, MEME’s Principal Investigator, School of Environmental Science. Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign was famously summarised by James Carville as It’s the economy, stupid. Conserving biodiversity in the 21st century is a bit more complex than designing catchy political campaigns but, if I had to try, …
So what’s it really like?
July 26, 2016
This post is written by Helena Song Sook Yee, PhD candidate, School of Education. It has been a roller-coaster journey so far. Being in an academic position and having to be responsible to a home with two young kids while working on the PhD is no easy feat. Many times I felt like giving up, …
Personal perspectives on successful postgraduate student supervision
July 22, 2016
This post is written by Professor Nashiru Billa, Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Science. Colleagues who have supervised postgraduate (PG) students to completion would agree that PhD supervision is a serious business encompassing complex processes and issues related to the intellectual development of and emotional support for the student. For this reason, the University Quality …
The Experience of Participating in the UNMC Research Showcase 2016
July 19, 2016
The winner of the Best Poster Awards of the UNMC Research Showcase 2016, Tan Jing Yang, shares his experience and tips from the competition. Here is what he has to say… It all started with a pact I made with my fellow peers to participate in the Research Showcase together. We thought that it would …
The Culture of Teaching
June 10, 2016
This post is written by Nabila Shariff Al-Baiti, University Teaching Fellow, Centre for English Language Education. “A Tanzanian, teaching at a British University in Malaysia, what could be more ideal?” I had asked myself that question — or variations of it, depending on my geographical location — almost every single day for the last decade …
My Research
June 7, 2016
This post is written by Tay Sook Hui, PhD candidate from the School of Pharmacy. Are we doomed to a life of obesity or disease because of our genes? My PhD expedition seeks to uncover the mystery of long heated debates of nature (Genetic) versus nurture (Epigenetic) in obese diabetic subjects. When visiting the …
I will let you into a little secret – I love being a supervisor!
May 17, 2016
This post is written by Dr Jessica Price, Assistant Professor, School of Psychology. The best part of my job is being a supervisor and I have been very lucky with the students I have supervised so far. For each of my postgraduate students, I sat them down and told them my expectations of what the …
Transitioning from a PhD student to an academic staff
April 26, 2016
This post is written by Dr Suganti Ramarad, University Teacher, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. Nowadays, every time I glance at my mug, it reminds me of the quote that was haunting the finishing of my PhD life. “Keep calm and finish the PhD”. In my life context, the finishing of PhD life has …
Strike a balance!
April 18, 2016
This post is written by Kalaimani Markandan, PhD candidate from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. It all traces back to July 2008 when I joined UNMC for foundation in engineering. One’s first semester in university is often an eye-opening experience. Mine was no different; in particular I found myself studying more than ever …
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