{"id":4105,"date":"2026-09-21T22:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/?p=4105"},"modified":"2026-09-21T22:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T14:49:10","slug":"apparently-my-postgraduate-students-have-hidden-talents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/2026\/09\/21\/apparently-my-postgraduate-students-have-hidden-talents\/","title":{"rendered":"APPARENTLY, MY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE HIDDEN TALENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/881\/2026\/09\/IMG_8131.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/881\/2026\/09\/IMG_8131-1024x742.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/881\/2026\/09\/IMG_8131-1024x742.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/881\/2026\/09\/IMG_8131-300x218.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/881\/2026\/09\/IMG_8131-768x557.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/881\/2026\/09\/IMG_8131-624x452.jpeg 624w, https:\/\/people.utm.my\/mduznir\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/881\/2026\/09\/IMG_8131.jpeg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>APPARENTLY, MY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE HIDDEN TALENTS&nbsp;<\/strong>&#x1f602;&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little update from our lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This time, we were fortunate enough to add&nbsp;<strong>four more gaming chairs<\/strong>&nbsp;for the students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I thought we would assemble them together later when everyone was free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But somehow, Melati had a different plan. &#x1f602;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without saying much, she quietly sat there and started assembling the chairs by herself. The funny part was, we did not even have all the proper tools ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the time I realised what was happening,&nbsp;<strong>three chairs were already done.<\/strong>&nbsp;&#x1f605;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the fourth chair, Wiliyan had just arrived, so at least he managed to join in and help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I honestly did not expect Melati to have this hidden talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I thought sewing was already her speciality. Apparently, assembling gaming chairs can now be added to the list too. &#x1f602;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looks like my postgraduate students are quite talented after all. Research is one thing, but apparently there are many other skills being developed along the PhD and Master journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slowly, our little lab is becoming more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four chairs before, two more after that, and now another four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One step at a time. &#x2764;&#xfe0f;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And perhaps next time we buy furniture, I already know who to call. &#x1f602;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">#PostgraduateLife #ResearchLife #LabLife #AcademicLife<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>APPARENTLY, MY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE HIDDEN TALENTS&nbsp;&#x1f602;&#x2764;&#xfe0f; A little update from our lab. This time, we were fortunate enough to add&nbsp;four more gaming chairs&nbsp;for the students. I thought we would assemble them together later when everyone was free. 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