MIT Technology Review TR35 Awards- Call for nominations in Malaysia
September 10, 2013
We have just received this email, which looks like a very interesting opportunity. If you believe that you qualify, or know somebody who does, I encourage you to take a look at the email below, along with the attached flyer. MIT Technology Review, the world’s oldest and most respected technology magazine, is looking for 10 …
An International Arena for Natural Products: Courtesy of Our Postharvest Team
September 9, 2013
Over the past few years, the research team at the Centre of Excellence for Postharvest Biotechnology (CEPB) has been studying the use of natural products as edible coatings to maintain the quality of perishable fruits and vegetables. They have successfully utilised chitosan (a waste product from crustaceans) along with gum Arabic (a common food additive) …
Mike Gascoyne (F1 Chief Technology Officer) visits UNMC
September 6, 2013
This post was contributed by Chan Kuan Yoong The most eagerly awaited Formula one technician, aerodynamicist and MGI’s founder; Mike Gascoyne had visited our University delivering a talk on innovation. He elaborated on the path and stages that he took to get to his current astounding position in the motorsport industry. Mike described his take …
Workshop: Azotic Technologies for Nitrogen Fixing Technology
September 5, 2013
Workshop: Azotic Technologies for Nitrogen Fixing Technology Time: 11.30 am – 1.00 pm Presenter: Dr David Dent Please email to Mr Theng Zheng Yew at zhengyew.theng@nottingham.edu.my to register for the workshopy. There are some other workshops also planned. See this document for more details (Workshops 12 Sept 2013). Header Image: Fordyce Joiner’s Workshop (downloaded from Google, 22 …
Workshop: Academic Innovation and Entrepreneurship
September 4, 2013
Workshop: Academic Innovation and Entrepreneurship Time: 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm Presenters: Dr Susan Huxtable and Gary Evans Please email to Mr Theng Zheng Yew at zhengyew.theng@nottingham.edu.my to register for workshop(s) and consultation with Dr Susan and Gary. There are some other workshops also planned. See this document for more details (Workshops 12 Sept 2013). …
Dominic Foo receives award from the Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan
September 3, 2013
Professor Ir Dr Dominic C. Y. Foo has just been awarded the Outstanding Asian Researcher and Engineer by the Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ). This award is granted to outstanding individuals under the age of 45, who contribute to research and technological development of chemical engineering that have resulted in significant improvements in Asia. …
One-to-one consultation on Intellectual Property (and other R&D topics)
ONE-TO-ONE Consultation on IP If you would like to book a one-to-one session to discuss on your technology or R&D output with Dr Susan Huxtable and Gary Evans (who are both based at our UK campus, in the Business Engagement team), please inform us of your preferred time slot. It t is on first-come-first-serve basis. …
UNMC Student Representing IMechE South East Asia in Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) Competition
September 2, 2013
This post was contributed by Tshai Kim Yeow (Albert) Speak Out for Engineering (SOfE) competition was an initiative of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, UK (IMechE) since 1964, with the aim to challenge young engineers’ communication skills by giving an effective presentation to a group of audience who may know little about engineering. As an …
Workshop: Briefing on EU Grant – Horizon 2020
Workshop 1: Briefing on EU Grant – Horizon 2020 Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Presenter: David Crowley Please email to Mr Theng Zheng Yew at zhengyew.theng@nottingham.edu.my to register for this workshop. There are some other workshops also planned. See this document for more details (Workshops 12 Sept 2013). Header Image: Fordyce Joiner’s Workshop (downloaded from …
EURAXESS: Newsletter (Issue 2)
August 30, 2013
EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion is unique European initiative providing access to a complete range of information and support services to researchers wishing to pursue their research careers in Europe or stay connected to it (to quote from their web site). Following last weeks post, introducing EURAXESS, we are pleased to be able to provide …
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