Registration & Welcome dinner
UNNC welcomed 114 postgraduate research (PGR) students for the September 2022 entry. Among 114 PGR students, 99 are PhD, 15 are Maters in Research (MRes).
To help new PGR students quickly adapt to the doctoral student journey and take full advantage of learning resources, the University has arranged a series of induction activities.
On 21st September, 2022 New PGR Student Welcome Dinner was held and co-organized with Department of Campus Life. After enjoying the art shows performed by UNNC students, Alain Chong, Dean of Graduate School and Global Engagement, gave a welcome speech to all the newly registered PGR students onsite.
We are glad to see so many students coming from all over the country for the onsite registration despite the unpleasant weather conditions and the strict epidemic prevention regulations.
PGR lifecycle & research journeys
On 15th September, Graduate School (GS) arranged an induction session for newly registered PGR students in the morning and another introduction for Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) programme students in the afternoon.
Evelyn Lin, Director of Graduate School, gave an introduction of Graduate School responsibilities and UNNC PhD programme highlights during the session.
Theresa Zhang, senior officer of Graduate School, introduced the PGR lifecycle and research journeys.
Rachel Hu, manager for researcher training and development, shared useful information related to PGR training, research activities and upcoming events.
Sebastian Kozbial, academic director of Graduate School, introduced basic information on the Nottingham Recognition Scheme (NRS) as well as the training for graduate teaching assistant (GTA).
In the afternoon, after the brief introduction from Alain Chong, Dean of Graduate School and Global Enagement, Jessica Wang, as the DTP manager of Graduate School, introduced to students the existing DTP programme and activities related to student journeys and conducted a Q&A session.
Quotes from new students
Starting new journey
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, just before the typhoon, I came to UNNC. Although it rained, with the help of the staff of the University, I completed my check-in smoothly. There are excellent teacher-student teams and scientific research conditions, rich campus activities and colorful campus culture, especially the lovely Nottingham duck and the beautiful bell tower. I look forward to starting my study and life here.
Juanfen Xu, FoSE
My name is Nick Tan, got my MS degree in Iowa State University. I was thrilled when I learned that I was admitted to a doctoral program of UNNC, and I happily accepted it. UNNC is one of few schools in China that are closely connected to the international academic society in a professional fashion, to which I'm very looking forward. Fact is, UNNC never stopped surprising me since I set foot on the campus, everything is so convenient, every guidance was so considerate, I don’t have to put my mind on anything except research.
Yuxiang (Nick) Tan, FoSE
I graduated from UNNC with a bachelor's degree. During my undergraduate studies, Prof. Fu inspired me to become interested in the field of organizational behavior. Thanks Prof. Fu for giving me the learning opportunity of becoming her research assistant, so as to learn knowledge and accumulate experience. I am deeply influenced by her words and deeds. I am very glad to officially start my academic journey as her doctoral student. I hope I can contribute to the development of humanistic leadership in the future.
Boxiang Lin, NUBS China