Research Degree Examiner and Independent Chair Workshop

The workshop is intended to be of benefit to a wide range of Sheffield Hallam staff with an interest in, or responsibility for, research degree student examinations. It is likely to be of particular interest to inexperienced research degree examiners and inexperienced independent chairs and staff who are considering putting themselves forward for either or both of these roles.

Aims

• to raise awareness of the University’s Research Degree Examination Procedures;
• to explore the roles of the internal and external examiner and independent chair;
• to provide an opportunity for sharing good practice;
• to encourage debate on the issues around the definition and maintenance of research degree standards;
• to explore the management and conduct of the viva voce examination.
• to become familiar with the requirements of learning contracts in vivas

We will also be addressing the changes to vivas necessitated by the Covid-19 Pandemic .

The workshop will be facilitated by Professor Doug Cleaver (Sheffield Hallam Doctoral School Director) and Professor Lisa Hopkins (Head of Research Degrees, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities) with contributions from experienced staff.

Please direct any queries to:  doctoralschool@shu.ac.uk

This session is for SHU staff only and not open to Students.  Please note that if you are a member of staff currently studying for a doctorate, you will not be eligible to act as an Examiner or Independent Chair until after you have received your award.

Book your place via Eventbrite:  Booking Link for Staff