Countdown to the defence (viva)
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Countdown to the viva/thesis defence
Join us for a practical Q&A session with Sinéad Hewson, author of The Mature Student's Guide to Completing a Doctorate, on Friday, April 24th, at 15:00:00 GMT / 16:00 (Central European Standard Time). This event is specifically designed for mature students in the middle of their studies or those preparing for their thesis defence.
In this session we will discuss the purpose of the viva the role of the examiners and tips on getting ready to showcase your work to peers.
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Highlights
- 1 hour
- Online
Location
Online event
Welcome and introductions
Getting ready for the viva
The viva or thesis defence is the highlight of the doctoral process and is the one time candidates have the opportunity to discuss their work with peers who have read the work and prepared questions, comments and feedback to confirm that the body of work is worthy of a doctoral award. The viva chapter from the book The Mature Student's Guide to Completing a Doctorate will be used as the basis of the session; attendees will also reflect on what the doctoral experience has given them and the expertise they have developed.
Unconventional Doctorates Community and close
Our purpose is to tackle low completion rates among doctoral candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups, who are self-funded or not working in education. You are welcome to join the community. Ways to get involved will be briefly mentioned in the session.
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Sinead Hewson, Unconventional Doctorates
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