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Upskill Programmes
The Upskill Programme consists of a set of intensive courses provided to all UM
postgraduate candidates to equip them with the essential knowledge and crucial
skills they may need throughout their research journey from the beginning to the
completion of their study and beyond.
Speakers invited to conduct the programme include experienced academic staff of
University of Malaya, speakers from other universities in Malaysia as well as
from abroad.
The objectives of the courses offered in the Upskill Programme are to:
• Provide candidates with basic knowledge before embarking on their research
and writing up.
• Help candidates develop ideas in making their research more inventive and
innovative
• Provide a platform for candidates to exchange ideas and share knowledge
with one another
• Assist candidates in developing better skills in writing and publishing their
research findings in reputable journals
• Prepare candidates with good skills and knowledge before they begin their
experience in the working environment
Enquiries about the Upskill Programme can be made by contacting IGS Student
Research Training Unit at ips_upskill@um.edu.my or 03-7967 6935.
Writing Services
The writing services provided by the IGS Student Research Training Unit aims to
assist UM postgraduate candidates in writing their thesis or dissertation. Services
provided include:
§ Hands-on clinics/individual assistance on StyleWriter, Endnote and Turnitin
software usage.
§ Proof-reading and editing service.
§ Writing support service
The writing support service is conducted by appointed facilitators who offer
guidance and advice on improving the coherence and cohesion of the
student’s writing by going through with the student the fundamental as well
as advanced aspects of academic writing.
§ Thesis formatting clinic
Postgraduate candidates will learn about the thesis formatting requirement as
set by the University and also on how to use the Thesis Template (in Microsoft
Word).This clinic is free-of-charge and the number of participants is limited to
20 candidates per session.
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