Question 1

Who are Unconventional Doctorates?

Accepted Answer

Unconventional Doctorates (part of Unconventional Innovators) is a Dutch start-up whose purpose is to tackle low completion rates among doctoral candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, self-funded, or not working in education.

Question 2

Why are you organising these sessions?

Accepted Answer

We are planning a series of sessions throughout the year on doctoral participation and completion issues. We want to establish a community of Unconventional Doctorates consisting of candidates operating outside and inside academia and their advocates.

Question 3

Do I pay a fee?

Accepted Answer

Joining the community is free.  As the platform matures, users can access free and premium content, peer groups and on-demand services.

Question 4

The Mature Student's Guide to Completing a Doctorate - Book

Accepted Answer

The sessions are based on interview insights and themes contained in s Sinead Hewson's book 'The Mature Student's Guide to Completing a Doctorate' (Routledge 2024) https://www.routledge.com/The-Mature-Students-Guide-to-Completing-a-Doctorate/Hewson/p/book/9781032538006#

Countdown to the defence (viva)

More events from Sinead Hewson, Unconventional Doctorates

Discover more events from Sinead Hewson, Unconventional Doctorates, from Science & Tech to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.

Countdown to the defence (viva)

More events from Sinead Hewson, Unconventional Doctorates

Discover more events from Sinead Hewson, Unconventional Doctorates, from Science & Tech to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all online events to browse and filter by date, category, and more.