Dr. Rafeah Wahi

It's time of the year for our (Prof Zainab and myself) flagship workshop on scientific writing.

This year we're incorporating the basic AI tips and tricks in our workshop to supercharge your writing journey.

Honestly I think this workshop is worth attending not only for the early researchers and postgraduate students, but also experienced researchers as part of their life-long learning activities.

We feel grateful for the opportunity to share the little things that we know to support our participants in their journey.

More information is in the comment section, and I cordially invite you to join us in this workshop.

Love always,
Rafeah

Early review on this upcoming theater.

"Baru balik tengok latihan untuk teater Secret Survivor. MasyaAllah... wajib tengok semua. Kalau tanya perasaan tadi rasa nak menangis, meremang bulu roma. " - Adillah Ismail

Saya ingin jemput rakan-rakan semua untuk menonton projek teater Secret Survivor ini di UNIMAS.

Persembahan teater kali ini bukan sebarangan - ini teater yang dipersembahkan hasil kajian teliti berdasarkan kisah-kisah benar berkaitan gangguan seksual kanak-kanak.

Kesinambungan daripada beberapa siri program berkaitan oleh Qadim Hub, UNIMAS dan Pusat Aktiviti Kanak-Kanak Kota Samarahan.

Tolong share ya! ILU!

13th May 2024

Our second clean-up session at MPKS Community Green Centre.

This is a part of the groundwork for our BSc Chemistry (Hons.) SULAM project "Organic Waste Separation Workshop and Kick-Start of MPKS Community Green Centre Composting Project".

The moment we finished the clean-up session, we didn't realized the changes we made until we compare the before- and after- photo.

Alhamdulillah.
50 garbage bags.
3 piles of furniture and construction residues.

The area is now marked with caution tape by MPKS to protect it from new illegal dumping.

Thank you MPKS and Persatuan Pasar Bandar Riyal for this opportunity.

Our esteemed Kota Samarahan citizens, let's work together towards a clean and beautiful Kota Samarahan.

Because we live here.🤩

Frst Unimas
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
Majlis Perbandaran Kota Samarahan
University Sustainability Centre UNIMAS

Someone wrote this, which I think is worth sharing - in case anyone needs to hear this today:

If you sell something, sell it.
Do it every single day.
Don't be shy.

If you need a job, tell people about it.
Do that every day too.

Being timid will cost you.
Advocating for yourself will change your life.

29 April 2024, Kota Samarahan - Our STK2983 Waste Management and Toxicology from BSc (Hons) Chemistry Year 2 started their Service-Learning Malaysia: University for Society (SULAM) project implementation today. Their first task was to conduct the clean-up of Pusat Hijau Komuniti Majlis Perbandaran Kota Samarahan (MPKS) before activating the Centre for community composting project.

In the project "Waste Separation Workshop and Pusat Hijau Activation at Bandar Riyal Market", we collaborate with MPKS to conduct organic waste bin placement by zone, organic waste separation campaign and training, Pusat Hijau MPKS composting SOP and kick-start the composting activities at the centre.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin.



Frst Unimas Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) sustainability centre Majlis Perbandaran Kota Samarahan

The only way is to make that first step. make that first step. make that first step.

Nobody said it will be easy, you'll feel like your body is glued to the earth and can't move.

But just move instead!

After you pass this stage, you'll be back on track.

Pemimpin berkaliber bukan dibina dalam masa sehari, tetapi melalui latihan dan proses penambahbaikan setiap hari. Pemimpin yang baik juga sedar akan kepentingan ilmu dan pengalaman.

26-29 Februari 2024 UNIMAS ada menganjurkan program kepimpinan, BOLTS 2024 di https://speed-new.unimas.my/procelUBS/

Program kepimpinan yang lain daripada yang lain, sebab peserta berpeluang turun ke komuniti. Bukan untuk melawat atau CSR, tapi untuk program kepimpinan bersama komuniti.

Terhad 40 peserta. Tolong sis share info ya.

Thank BJKA and FPSK for having us. 😀

Have you all tried Consensus app for literature review?

To explore new information regarding your research:

Type your Research Question in the Consensus app.

OR

Go to ChatGPT, type your research topic and ask chatgpt to propose 10 RQs for your topic.

Choose the RQ you think relevant for your work/write up.

Go to Consensus, type your RQ.

Consensus will suggest points from previous studies that you can use.

But of course, like any AI tools, you must use it mindfully. Dont trust everything. You must think and select the important and relevant ones.

Dont simply take everything.

Be smart. Be ethical.

With my postgraduate students at INTEX23.

I had no group of friends during my MSc and PhD journey. Of course we have labmates and supervisor-mates but everyone was basically busy minding own's business most of the time. To be honest, you may not be alone in your postgraduate studies but for some...it is STILL a lonely journey.

The good thing about having 2 different supervisory teams for my MSc and PhD is that I learned different ways to maximise postgraduate studies experience, and that I applied in my supervising style.

I love to see my postgraduate students able to share their findings and issues in research with each other, manage exhibition or conference presentation together, apply for IPs together, "gotong-royong kemas lab" together, mentor Final Year Project students, take up job as lab demonstrators and at the same time have opportunities to independently explore their own unique research journey.

This is my way, and I hope my students' postgraduate journey is the one that is memorable and bringing the best potential in them. I pray for their success, always.

Congratulations everyone!

BSF Compost: Organic Fertilizer from Local Waste - Gold
Biochar Seedball - Silver
BSF Larvae for Animal Feed - Bronze

Love,
Rafeah

Well done to my postgraduate students for your success in Innovation Competition 2023 in conjunction with FRST Postgraduate Day 2023.

Saffrullah: Gold award & 2nd place for Innovation Competition
Deborah & Nick: Silver award
Nurul & Tresylia: Bronze award

Speaking of postgraduate supervision, I took some of the best practices from my MSc and PhD supervisors and co-supervisors:

1. Let your student explore critical thinking and be creative.
2. Encourage them to present their work to different audiences as frequent as possible.
3. Encourage them to work in team (although everyone's project is different).
4. Let them work independently.
5. Always make time and safe space for them to ask and discuss with you.
6. Treat them with respect.

May Allah grant all our students success in their postgraduate studies and in life undertakings.

Love always,
Rafeah

🌟 Nurturing Love for Scholarly Writing! 📚✍️
It's that time of the year again when we eagerly prepare for our flagship training, 'A Step by Step Guide for Impact Journal Publication.' I am thrilled to announce that this will be our third consecutive year of conducting this enriching program, and I am overwhelmed with gratitude as we have been able to share our knowledge with nearly 300 participants. Alhamdulillah! 🙏

Our primary objective has always been to foster a deep appreciation for scientific knowledge dissemination through scholarly writing among postgraduate students and early researchers. We firmly believe that writing should never feel like an intimidating task. There are systematic and approachable ways to conquer it! 💪

Throughout the years, our training has guided participants in uncovering the secrets of effective scholarly writing. We have helped them understand the importance of clarity, structure, and persuasive storytelling in their research papers. It's truly inspiring to witness their growth and confidence as they navigate the world of academia. 🌱
I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the development of our future scholars and researchers. Together, we are shaping the future of scientific literature and paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries. 🌍🔬

As we gear up for another empowering workshop, I am excited to meet new participants, reconnect with familiar faces, and continue this journey of knowledge sharing. Insyaallah, we will embark on another incredible learning experience, breaking down barriers and unlocking the true potential of scientific writing. 🚀

If you or someone you know is interested in joining us for this transformative training, please reach out! Let's nurture the love for scholarly writing and make a lasting impact on the scientific community. Together, we can achieve greatness! 💫

Alhamdulillah, thank you UNIMAS for the opportunity to share my CEO@Faculty Industrial Attachment programme experience.

I'm honoured to be able to share the same stage with YBhg Prof Dr Mohd Hasnain Md Hussain, Director of University Industry Centre, UNIMAS and my esteemed industry supervisor Mr Azid Allan, Head, Industrial Capability, PETROS.

Among the key takeaways are:

1. CEO@Faculty Industrial Attachment programme is a good platform for academicians to gain/improve industry experience, especially in corporate management.

2. Industrial attachment for academicians provides many benefits, including but not limited to:
-industry insights to be incorporated in daily tasks as academicians.
-enhance course delivery by integrating your industry experience for the benefits of your students.
-enhance your network and networking skills
-provide new perspective to you in designing your course/curriculum.
-boost your confidence in your field.

3. For students and academician - to prepare for your industrial attachment, have right mindset, behaviour and make sure your purpose of doing it is clear and sincere. As interns you are not expected to know everything, but are expected to quickly learn and adapt to the work environment and culture. Keyword: Lifelong learning.

For me personally, it was a humbling yet beautiful experience. I learned a lot of things to help me be a better academicians. I can't never thank PETROS and UNIMAS enough for this priceless experience.

For academicians, you are already book smart. Industry experience will help you to be street smart.

Don't overthink. Just do it.

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Every hour of every day, I'm learning more
The more I learn, the less I know about before
The less I know, the more I wanna look around
Digging deep for clues on higher ground
~UB40
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P/S: Special thanks to:
YBhg Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr) Hamid Bugo, CEO@Faculty for UNIMAS
YBhg Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim bin Suaidi, Vice Chancellor, UNIMAS
Mr Janin Giri, GCEO, PETROS
Mr Ismail Said, VP Human Capital and Relations, PETROS.
Mdm Noraziah Abdul Wahab, Director, University Sustainability Centre UNIMAS
Assoc. Prof. Dr Samsur Mohamad, Dean, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS

🌷🌷🌷

Love always,
Rafeah

Embarking on industrial attachment journey may seems intimidating to academicians, especially those who had no industry experience.

But what must be done, must be done. When I started my CEO@Faculty Industrial Attachment programme, both my industry supervisor and myself have our own perceptions on each other's world - which we later discovered that some of them were not true.

Join us tomorrow to get some insights on the expectations and experience of our CEO@Faculty programme journey.

Did you know that writing journal articles can help you complete your thesis writing easier?

That's one good reason to learn how to write impactful journal article. There are more benefits, of course.

Join the workshop to boost your confidence to take action towards writing.

Please share this information with your circles.

🔬 A Step by Step Guide for Impact Journal Publication 📝

Need tips and skills to efficiently write manuscripts?

Wish to improve writing and increase successful publications?

JOIN US in this HYBRID WORKSHOP! 🧑🏽‍🔬

🗓️ Date & Venue:
4 July 2023
Active Learning Space, Level 1, Faculty of Engineering, UNIMAS + ZOOM Platform

📚Learn to:
• Discover journal classification, indexing, and impact
• Master the tips and tricks for manuscript writing
• Flourish your manuscripts

👩🏽‍🏫Trainers:
Prof Dr Zainab Ngaini & Assoc Prof Dr Rafeah Wahi, Faculty of Resource Science and Technology, UNIMAS

🏦 Fees:
RM200.00 (inclusive 6% SST)
*Limited to 100 seats only!

💲Payment Details:
Deadline for registration & payment
30th June 2023

UNIMAS Edu Sdn Bhd
561239608898 (MAYBANK)

Or other payment methods- https://shorturl.at/moF29

🔗 Important links:
- Registration link via iMProCEL: https://shorturl.at/acekY
- Registration guidelines: https://shorturl.at/dx378

👩🏻‍💻 Enquiries:
Azreen Farhana ([email protected])

Salam sayang semua 🥰

Belum terlewat rasanya untuk mengucapkan tahniah kepada semua anak-anak yang telah menerima keputusan SPM baru-baru ini.

Selain memohon kemasukan ke Universiti pilihan hati masing-masing, ada satu lagi laluan yang menarik untuk diteroka iaitu TVET.

Apa itu TVET? (Maklumat dari laman web MOE)
TVET merupakan singkatan bagi Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional. TVET adalah proses pendidikan dan latihan yang mempunyai hala tuju pekerjaan dengan penekanan utama terhadap amalan industri. Ia bertujuan untuk menghasilkan tenaga kerja yang kompeten dalam bidang-bidang yang tertentu. Skop TVET perlu berdasarkan standard pekerjaan yang diiktiraf, dengan penekanan kepada komponen praktikal, kemahiran psikomotor dan pendedahan kepada latihan di industri.

Masyarakat sekarang semakin menyedari bahawa TVET bukan pilihan akhir, tapi antara pilihan utama.

Sebab:
1. Memberi kelebihan kepada mereka yang meminati kemahiran (berbanding akademik).
2. Fleksibel: bukan teori sahaja tapi ada banyak sesi praktikal, ada juga latihan industri dan apprenticeship.
3. Meraikan kekuatan mengikut individu (lain orang, lain bakat dan minat).
4. Cost-effective: Tempoh pengajian yang lebih singkat berbanding universiti, yuran yang berpatutan dan p**angan yang cepat.
5. Peluang pekerjaan yang terbentang luas.
6. Peluang peningkatan kerjaya yang jelas. Selepas tamat belajar, dapatkan pengalaman kerja dan tingkatkan tahap kerjaya dalam bidang. Bila pengalaman dah cukup dan memahami selok belok pekerjaan tersebut dalam industri, boleh terokai laluan keusahawanan dan mewujudkan peluang pekerjaan p**a.
7. Masih boleh sambung belajar: Kalau nak, sampai PhD pun boleh insyaallah. Universiti sentiasa menanti anda datang, bila-bila masa.

Info tambahan: Tahukah anda, sektor Oil & Gas menawarkan peluang pekerjaan yang luas untuk graduan TVET? Bakat dan kepakaran seperti welding, scaffolding, mechanical fitting, chargeman dan lain-lain amat diperlukan.

Semoga info yang sedikit ini bermanfaat. Untuk maklumat lanjut, boleh bertanya di institusi TVET berhampiran anda.

P/S: Kalau tak ada SPM pun boleh masuk bidang TVET, boleh cari GiatMARA terdekat ya.

All the best!

Share to inspire others.

Useful tips for everyone.

When people say "trust the process" it means trusting that every informed-effort you put on daily basis, even the smallest ones, will bring impact to the achievement of your goals.

Realizing this will enable you to trust, enjoy and appreciate the process even more.

Fikir² semula, busy macam mana pun maybe saya boleh allocate 30 minit untuk someone yang maybe sangat perlukannya. So, Ahad ni setelah banyak bulan stop aktiviti TikTok, saya buat live insyaallah. Semoga Allah berkati 30 minit tu. Amin..

Share info dengan kawan k. Sebab saya pun tak pasti bila lagi boleh buat live. Terima kasih.

Maaf lama menyepi. Sekarang saya berada dalam "growth zone" lagi, setelah 20 tahun mengajar di universiti.

Bersyukurnya saya UNIMAS memberi peluang saya berkhidmat sebelum saya sempat konvokesyen ijazah sarjana muda lagi - di institusi yang hanya mampu menjadi impian indah bagi orang lain.

Namun setiap perkara ada timbal balasnya. Sambung belajar sampai selesai PhD, sampai direzekikan menjadi Profesor Madya, namun belum pernah mendapat pengalaman bekerja di industri.

Perjalanan hidup masing-masing kan, tiada yang sempurna. Yang ada cuma yang telah Allah aturkan baik² dan sesuai untuk kita.

1 Disember 2022 saya telah memulakan lembaran baharu, berusaha menimba sedikit pengalaman industri melalui program CEO @ Faculty.

Terima kasih UNIMAS dan PETROS di atas peluang sangkutan industri 6 bulan yang diberikan.

Rasa takut.
Tak selesa.
Berdebar.
Homesick dengan pejabat lama.

Mana tidaknya, sudah 20 tahun di zon selesa.

Ada juga diri ini terasa hati dengan komen yang kurang indah oleh sesetengah individu.

Apapun, saya teruskan sahaja. Ini adalah sesuatu yang perlu dibuat untuk kebaikan saya sendiri, seterusnya pelajar² saya nanti, dan institusi saya secara amnya, dan paling saya harapkan...dapat memberi sumbangan kecil saya untuk masa depan Sarawak, insyaAllah.

Doakan semoga perjalanan ini diberkati-Nya.

Amin...

Lama tak muncul. So here's something for you. Selamat menulis tesis!