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REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SEMESTER I, ACADEMIC SESSION 2013/2014: RESEARCH MODE & MASTER OF MEDICINE
RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION FOR EXISTING/CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY
Renewal of registration online (please login to your profile in http://campusonline.usm.my and click online registration for procedures of registration through the web and method of payment tab). Evidence of payment has to be sent via email to record_ips@usm.my before 08.09.2013.
ALL PAYMENTS OF ANY METHODS HAVE TO BE CLEARED BY 08.09.2013 TO AVOID LATE REGISTRATION PENALTY OF RM200.00
PROGRESS REPORTS
All research mode postgraduate students and their supervisors are required to fill their respective progress reports online via the Campus online to enable existing research mode students to renew their registration. Progress reports can be filled in starting from 17.6.2013 onwards.
STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIP/SPONSORSHIP
A COPY OF BILL AND SCHOLARSHIP LETTER for student with scholarship has to be sent to the Bursary accordingly by campus (Main-IPS/ Engineering/ Health) OR email to record_ips@usm.my before 08.09.2013 to avoid late registration penalty of RM200.00.
More info: http://www.ips.usm.my/index.php/news/110
REGISTRATION OF COURSES FOR EXISTING/CURRENT STUDENTS ONLY
Registration of courses online (please login to your profile in http://campusonline.usm.my and click online registration for procedures of registration through the web and method of payment tab). Evidence of payment has to be sent via email to record_ips@usm.my before 08.09.2013.
ALL PAYMENTS OF ANY METHODS HAVE TO BE CLEARED BY 08.09.2013 TO AVOID LATE REGISTRATION PENALTY OF RM200.00
STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIP/SPONSORSHIP
A COPY OF BILL AND SCHOLARSHIP LETTER for student with scholarship has to be sent to the Bursary accordingly by campus (Main-IPS/ Engineering/ Health) OR email to record_ips@usm.my before 08.09.2013 to avoid late registration penalty of RM200.00.
More info: http://www.ips.usm.my/index.php/news/121
PhD Research Project: Student wanted – Title: Design and synthesis of aurones as potential neuroprotective agents
A PhD studentship is available for three years for the following research project:
Title: Design and synthesis of aurones as potential neuroprotective agents
for Alzheimer’s disease
Acetylcholine is an important neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It has been proposed that memory loss and intellectual deterioration associated with Alzheimer’s disease may in part be due to the loss of cholinergic neurons or activity in the brain. Research has been carried out on the use of anticholinesterases, agents that inhibit the enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of acetylcholine to augment brain cholinergic activity and thus alleviate the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Two examples of such medicines currently used to treat Alzheimer’s disease are rivastigmine (Exelon) and donepezil (Aricept).
Borrowing structural features of these two established drugs, it is proposed that a new scaffold based on the naturally occurring flavonoid aurone be synthesized and evaluated as a potential anticholinesterase. The aurone template would be designed to incorporate structural features of donepezil and rivastigmine. A series of derivatives would be prepared and evaluated for cholinesterase inhibitory activity so that a comprehensive structure-activity relationship (SAR) profile can be canvassed. Promising compounds would be singled out for further evaluation of their pharmacokinetic properties. It is hypothesized that by combining the desirable features of the two drugs, an improved anticholinesterase agent may be uncovered while retaining the established pharmacokinetic profile (solubility, metabolic stability, blood-brain penetration) of the two drug molecules. Strategic inclusion of desirable structural features into a new scaffold may give rise to a multi-target agent that may have mechanism(s) of action in addition to its anticholinesterase activity, which may have an added advantage compared to existing Alzheimer drugs, an aspect that would be investigated on the promising compounds identified. A comprehensive SAR study would yield data regarding the necessary pharmacophores required in the aurone scaffold for anticholinesterase and neuroprotective properties and insights into how this new scaffold would interact with the cholinesterase enzyme to exert its effect (mode of action). Such data is important for the development of aurones as treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
The student will gain skills in organic synthesis of small molecules, drug design, and in vitro biological assays and an overall training in medicinal chemistry.
Research will mainly be conducted at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang.
The successful student will receive monthly living allowances. He/she is encouraged to apply for research scholarships upon entry into the programme.
Requirements:
1. Malaysian student with a Chemistry/ Pharmacy/ Biotechnology/ Biomedical degree.
2. A good academic grade (CGPA 3.0 and above).
3. Prior lab experience in synthetic organic chemistry would be advantageous but not necessary.
Interested please contact:
Dr Lee Chong Yew
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Universiti Sains Malaysia
11800 Pulau Pinang.
Phone: 04-6532793
Email: chongyew@usm.my
Webpage: goodmolecules.blogspot.com
Attention:
Final date to submit your thesis for 48th Convocation: 31 July 2013 (5pm)
Submission Counter:
– IPS Main Campus
– IPS Engineering Campus
– IPS Health Campus.
Thank you
Requirements:
Marine science background.
Assist in the preparation of educational materials
Fluent in Malay and English.
Preferably with own transportation
Please contact Dr. Leela Rajamani: leelarajamani@usm.my
Pengumuman: Tarikh Akhir Serahan Tesis Bagi Menyertai Upacara Konvokesyen Ke-46 Pada Bulan September 2013
Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa tarikh akhir akhir penyerahan tesis akhir bagi calon Sarjana dan Doktor Falsafah Mod Penyelidikan bagi menyertai Upacara Konvokesyen yang akan diadakan pada bulan September 2013 adalah seperti dalam butiran berikut;
Tarikh Akhir Penyerahan di Kaunter IPS:
31 Julai 2013 ( Rabu)
Masa penyerahan:
Selewat-lewatnya jam 05.00 petang
Kaunter Penyerahan
Kaunter IPS Kampus Induk
Kaunter IPS Kampus Kejuruteraan
Kaunter IPS Kampus Kesihatan
Susulan daripada perkara di atas, calon-calon yang menyerahkan tesis SELEPAS daripada tarikh tersebut akan disahkan berijazah pada Upacara Konvokesyen yang berikutnya pada bulan April 2014.
Sekian terima kasih.
UNIT PEPERIKSAAN
INSTITUT PENGAJIAN SISWAZAH USM
Coach & Growth Program – 30 April 2013
Centre for Business Development, Entrepreneurship & Risk Management (CBER) with NCIA and the Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd will organize “Coach & Growth Program”. It is a one-day program aims to provide information on grants and services provided by Cradle and other agencies such as MTDC, MAVCAP and more. The details is as below:-
Date : 30 April 2013 (Tuesday)
Venue : DPS 2, Kompleks Cahaya Siswa, Kampus Induk
Universiti Sains Malaysia
To participate, kindly contact:
1) Encik Mohd Jaya Mohd Johan
Tel: 04-653 5605
E-mail: jayajohan@usm.my
2) Mrs. Siti Fatimah Mohamad Nordin
Tel: 04-653 5603
E-mail: sitifatimahn@usm.my
Programme
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Time |
Programmes |
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9.00am – 9.20am |
Registration |
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9.20am – 9.30am |
Opening remarks by Northern Corridor Investment Authority |
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9.30am – 10.00am |
Presentation: Cradle Investment Programme (CIP) Funding |
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10.00am – 10.30am |
Presentation: Cradle Coach & Grow Programme (CGP) |
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10.30am – 11.00am |
Break |
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11.00am – 11.30am |
Presentation: Malaysia Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) |
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11.30am – 12.00pm |
Presentation: Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science & Technology Center (CREST) |
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12.00pm – 12.30pm |
Dialogue Session with the agencies – facilitated by NCIA rep |
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12.30pm – 12.40pm |
Sharing Session with CGP2011/2012 Entrepreneur 1 |
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12.40pm – 12.50pm |
Sharing Session with CGP2011/2012 Entrepreneur 2 |
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12.50pm – 2.30pm |
Lunch |
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2.30pm – 3.30pm |
Networking |
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3.30pm |
Session ends |
1 – Partial Least Squares (PLS) using Smart PLS
Day 1: 7/5/2013 (9 am to 5 pm)
Day 2: 8/5/2013 (9 am to 5pm)
Facilitator: Prof K Jeyaraman
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 20
2 – Research Proposal Writing
Date: 9/5/2013
Time: 9am – 12 pm
Facilitator: Dr Azura Abdullah Effendy
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
3 – Thesis Writing for Beginners
This course will prepare participants for thesis writing specifically tailored to the specific requirements and styles of thesis writing in USM. This course will look at several features of thesis writing including the formats and referencing styles, and the common weaknesses found in students writing. Special focus is given to the APA style, while other styles are also discussed. This course will benefit most those who are starting to wirte their thesis and those who wish to deepen their knowledge about APA writing style. Students who wish to know how to format their tables and figures, the preferred spelling to use, the correct usage of punctuations, the writing of citations in-text and reference list, etc., you will find this workshop very useful. Complete ppt notes and appendices on various referencing styles will be provided to participants.
Date: 10/5/2013
Time: 9am – 12pm
Facilitator: Tuan Haji Sibly
Venue: IPS Training
4 – Sexual Harassment Awareness Workshop
Date: 13/5/2013
Time: 9am – 12 pm
Facilitator: Assoc Prof Dr Noraida Endut
Venue: IPS Training Room Fee: RM 10
5 – Academic Writing
What kind of style are supervisors, reviewers, and editors looking for when they make decisions about an academic paper or dissertation? Most people enjoy reading documents that are clear, succinct and to-the-point; but budding academics often feel they are expected to write in a style that is complex, verbose, or indirect. In this workshop we consider what it means to write “academically.” Focusing on academic abstracts, we will look at linguistic choices and stylistic issues that are particularly relevant for academic writing.
Date: 14/5/2013
Time: 9am – 12pm
Facilitator: Dr Malliga Marimuthu
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
6 – Publishing research articles in high-impact journals: strategy and steps
• How to develop a publication strategy.
• How to write the first draft of your manuscript.
• How to select the right journal.
• How to write a perfect cover letter.
• How to choose potential reviewers.
• How to submit a manuscript
• How journal Editor decide whether to reject the manuscript or send it for review.
• How to handle reviewers and editors’ comments.
• Why manuscripts are rejected.
• What to do with a rejected manuscript.
• How to check gallery proofs.
• How to determine Citation Counts for your accepted article.
Date: 15/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Facilitator: Prof Bassim H. Hameed
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
7 – Viva Voce Examination
Date: 16/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Facilitator: Dr Kamarul Kabilan
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
8- One Way Anova and Two Way Anova and Manova
One-way of analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA)
• Purpose of one way ANOVA
• Example of a research which utilizes one way ANOVA for the data analysis
• Performing one-way ANOVA using SPSS (hands-on approach)
• Interpreting the results of one-way ANOVA
• Post hoc comparisons
• Hands-on exercises Two-ways of analysis of variance (two- ways ANOVA)
• Purpose of two-ways ANOVA
• Factorial design as the context for two-ways ANOVA
• Example of a research which utilizes two ways ANOVA for the data analysis
• Performing two-ways ANOVA using SPSS (hands-on approach)
• Interpreting the results of two-ways ANOVA
• Main effect, interaction effect and simple effect Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA)
• Meaning of MANOVA
• The advantage of MANOVA compared with ANOVA
• Example of a research which utilizes MANOVA for the data analysis
• Assumptions of MANOVA
• Performing one way MANOVA using SPSS (hands-on approach)
• Interpreting the results of one way MANOVA
• Extending one-way MANOVA to two-ways MANOVA
• Performing two-ways MANOVA using SPSS (hands-on approach)
• Interpreting the results of two-ways MANOVA
Date: 17/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 1 pm, CONTINUE 3pm – 4 pm
Facilitator: Dr Mohd Ali Samsudin
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
9- Starting Your Thesis/Project/Dissertation
This workshop is designed for all students at who are enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program and are beginning their thesis, project, or dissertation. The purpose of this workshop is to: share strategies for identifying and narrowing a research topic; help students understand how to navigate the thesis/project/dissertation process; share strategies for selecting and working effectively with an advisor and committee; and provide information regarding resources available for completing the thesis/project/dissertation.
Date: 20/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Facilitator: Dr Azura Abdullah Effendy
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
10 – Quantitative Data Analysis
Date:21/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 5 pm
Facilitator: Dr Kamarul Kabilan
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
11 – Multilevel linear models and loglinear analysis
• Hierarchical data and categorical data
• Theory of multilevel linear models
• Running multilevel modeling on SPSS
• Interpreting the output of multilevel modeling
• Running a growth model on SPSS
• Interpreting the output of a growth model
• Running loglinear analysis on SPSS
• Interpreting the output of loglinear analysis
Date: 23/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Facilitator: Dr Mohd Ali Samsudin
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
12 – Logistic regression and discriminant function analysis
Discriminant and logistic analysis compared
•The variables in discriminant and logistic analysis
•Logistic regression using SPSS
•Interpreting the output of logistic regression
•Discriminant function anaysis using SPSS
•Interpreting the output of discriminant function analysis
Date: 24/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Facilitator: Dr Mohd Ali Samsudin
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
13 – From CVs to Interviews to Successful Careers: 30 seconds of CV, 30 minutes of interview, 30 years of experience
Date: 27/5/2013
Time: 9am – 12pm
Facilitator: Dr Norazharuddin Shah Bin Abdullah
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
14 – Data Management and Plagiarism
Date: 28/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Facilitator:
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10 (to be confirmed)
15 – Philosophy Behind Social Research
Date: 29/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Facilitator:
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10 (to be confirmed)
16 – Conference Scientific Presentation: 15 Minutes to Get It Right
Date: 29/5/2013
Time:3 pm – 5 pm
Facilitator: Dr Enrico Magosso
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10
17 – Managing Your Research Materials Finding information is one thing, but once you have your stack of books and pile of articles keeping it all organized and maximizing the value of the sources is a whole different matter. Students who attend the workshop will leave with tips for narrowing their topics, critical note-taking, keeping track of meaningful relationships between different information sources, and managing their quotes and citations.
Date: 30/5/2013
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Facilitator:
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10 (to be confirmed)
18 – Postgraduate Research in Foreign Culture
Date:30/5/2013
Time: 2 pm – 5 pm
Facilitator:
Venue: IPS Training Room
Fee: RM 10 (to be confirmed)
Registration: PASS office, IPS first floor; ppd.ips.usm@gmail.com/
04-6532359/ http://www.ips.usm.my/ppd/
Institute of Postgraduate Studies, USM 