Demystifying the Doctoral Viva

Part of the Doctoral Research Training Series. Aimed at Year 3 FT or Years 5-6 PT.

This event is designed to supplement mock viva support that you receive from your supervisors.  it is intended to provide an opportunity for you to liaise with colleagues from a range of SHU disciplinary areas with considerable experience of being involved in doctoral examinations.  This will facilitate sharing of knowledge and tips.  An informal, discursive tone is intended, so please try to come along and take this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the research degree viva and shape your expectations.  Doctoral researchers at all stages of research are welcome!

Topics covered include:

• Processes – what happens between thesis hand-in and the viva?
• How examiners examine a doctoral thesis
• How to prepare for my doctoral viva
• What will happen on viva day?
• What will happen after the viva?

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Enquiries via doctoralschool@shu.ac.uk