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Post-Graduate Student Society UTM (PGSS UTM)

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𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐈 "𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞" 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲!We’ve all seen the news about the HKU professor and the retracted fertility study. hongkongfp.com/.../university-of-hong-kong.../The issue? AI-generated references that didn't actually exist. As postgrads, the pressure to publish is huge, but shortcuts like this are never worth it.How to stay safe while using AI:Verify Every DOI: If a tool gives you a link or a DOI, click it. If it’s broken, the source likely doesn’t exist.Use Specialized Tools: Use Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for referencing—not LLMs like ChatGPT or Claude.The "Human-in-the-Loop" Rule: You are responsible for every word and every link in your thesis. If you didn’t read the paper, don’t cite it!Let’s support each other in staying ethical. Has anyone found a foolproof way to double-check their AI-assisted work? Share below! 👇#PGSSUTM #ThesisWriting #AIinEducation #Ethics𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐀𝐈 "𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞" 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲!We’ve all seen the news about the HKU professor and the retracted fertility study. hongkongfp.com/2025/12/18/university-of-hong-kong-professor-steps-down-from-associate-deanship-af...The issue? AI-generated references that didn't actually exist. As postgrads, the pressure to publish is huge, but shortcuts like this are never worth it.How to stay safe while using AI:Verify Every DOI: If a tool gives you a link or a DOI, click it. If it’s broken, the source likely doesn’t exist.Use Specialized Tools: Use Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for referencing—not LLMs like ChatGPT or Claude.The "Human-in-the-Loop" Rule: You are responsible for every word and every link in your thesis. If you didn’t read the paper, don’t cite it!Let’s support each other in staying ethical. Has anyone found a foolproof way to double-check their AI-assisted work? Share below! 👇#PGSSUTM #ThesisWriting #AIinEducation #Ethics ... See MoreSee Less

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Post-Graduate Student Society UTM (PGSS UTM)

4 days ago

Alhamdulillah, the Training and Sharing Session for PGSS (2025/2026) Committee Members organized by the School of Graduate Studies was successfully held on 13th January 2026 via Webex.This session aimed to strengthen committee members’ understanding of work processes and standard guidelines in organizing PGSS activities.We sincerely thank all PGSS Faculty Committee Members for your active participation and commitment throughout the session. Your engagement reflects a strong dedication towards ensuring the success and professionalism of PGSS programs.May the knowledge gained today empower us to organize more impactful and well-structured activities in the future. 🚀Once again, thank you to everyone involved for making this session a great success! ... See MoreSee Less

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Post-Graduate Student Society UTM (PGSS UTM)

1 week ago

🤝 PGSS UTM Engagement SessionWe are currently engaging in a meaningful session with our committee members to strengthen collaboration, share ideas, and align our vision for the upcoming term.Thank you to everyone who is participating and contributing to the discussion. Together, we build a stronger postgraduate community at UTM! ✨🎓 ... See MoreSee Less

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Post-Graduate Student Society UTM (PGSS UTM)

4 weeks ago

✨ New Look. Better Experience. 🎓The PGSS website has been upgraded to serve you better!Stay connected with PGSS news, activities, and opportunities—anytime, anywhere.👉 Visit us now: sps.utm.my/pgss/#pgssutm #postgradcommunity #pgsswebsite ... See MoreSee Less

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TIPS & TRICKS TO PUBLISH RESEARCH PAPER IN HIGH IMPACT

by Nur Fatihah | Oct 11, 2023 | News, PGSS FCE

13th April 2023, JOHOR BAHRU - PGSS FCE was pleased to conduct the second structured course through an online platform with the given title "Tips & Tricks to Publish in a High Impact Journal" on Thursday, April 13, 2023, through the Cisco Webex platform. The...

KEEPING MYSELF FROM DISTRACTION

by Nur Fatihah | Oct 11, 2023 | News, PGSS FCE, PGSS FEE

12th April 2023, JOHOR BAHRU - PGSS FCE and PGSS FEE were pleased to conduct the coffee session through an online platform with the given title "Keeping Myself from Distraction" on Thursday, April 12, 2023, through the Cisco Webex platform. The speaker involved is Dr....

Emotional Challenges of Postgraduates

by Nur Fatihah | Oct 11, 2023 | News, PGSS FME

10th April 2023, JOHOR BAHRU - This is an emotivational talk and sharing by Dr Zulfikar from unit ofcounselling UTM. The talk is held online through WEBEX and the total number of participants is 44 persons including UTM JB and KL postgraduate and undergraduate...

NAIL YOUR PRESENTATION: TIPS AND TRICKS

by Nur Fatihah | Oct 11, 2023 | News, PGSS MJIIT

21st June 2023, JOHOR BAHRU - The 'Nail Your Presentation: Tips & Tricks' course was successfully held physically on 21 June 2023 at Sakura Room, MJIIT, UTMKL. The speaker was knowledgeable in offering techniques that will help participants engage the audience at...

SCIENTIFIC WRITING WORKSHOP

by Nur Fatihah | Oct 11, 2023 | News, PGSS MJIIT

21st June 2023, JOHOR BAHRU - The course arranged by PGSS MJIIT focuses on the skills of writing and publishing a high-quality scientific publication. This course was divided into two main sessions, the first of which was a lecture by Prof. Saiful Amri. The second...

TURNITIN FOR STUDENTS

by Nur Fatihah | Oct 11, 2023 | News, PGSS FME

16th May 2023, JOHOR BAHRU - The talk is carried out to help the students to know more details about Turnitins. The talk is done by a UTM staff, Puan Haliza who is in charged of all kinds of matters about turnitins. In the talk, the speaker has briefed about the usage...