Viva preparation and practice
All DPhil students Viva
Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 10am to 1pm
This participative workshop provides third and fourth year DPhil students with information about the viva, guidance on planning a pro-active approach to it, and opportunities to practise.
COURSE DETAILS
The course will look at the rules and expectations of the viva exam and identify and practise practical ways to prepare.
The course also includes talks from a student who has recently completed their viva and will talk about their experience alongside an examiner who will set out expectations of candidates from their point of view, provide advice, and answer questions.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST PARTICIPANTS
- 'I am now more aware of the whole process and what to consider beforehand to ensure a successful outcome.'
- 'I feel much more prepared to face the viva as the natural progression from completing my thesis and understanding the work that I have done over the past four years.'
- 'It is easy to forget that all students are passionate and capable of discussing their research in depth, and this course helped me view the viva as a positive experience in which I will be able to discuss at length my own work, findings and conclusions.'
INTENDED FOR
Third and fourth year graduate research students.
NUMBER OF PLACES
30
COURSE LEADER
Dr Moly Grace, Department of Biology
RDF SKILLS
B1, B2, B3, D2
The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) provides a framework for planning and supporting the personal, professional and career development of graduate students and research staff. See the the following for more details:
The Researcher Development Framework page
The Researcher Training Tool (click on Researcher Development)
Vitae (Vitae is a national organisation dedicated to realising the potential of researchers through supporting their professional and career development.)
BOOKING
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