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#

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