This interactive workshop will include: demystifying the viva by dealing with common questions and myths; an explanation of the processes involved and rationale for beginning personal preparation as early as possible during doctoral registration; a review of the criteria used by examiners; opportunities to consider question areas about the thesis and commonly used questions in the viva; practice in responding to questions with feedback to improve performance; advice on how to continue preparation and deal with the practicalities of the viva day.
Schedule
Time |
Activity |
11.00 – 12.30 |
Presentation, discussion, and activity |
12:30 – 1:30 |
Lunch and Networking Break |
1.30 – 4.00 |
Presentation, discussion, and activity including comfort break |
Facilitators
Professor Pam Denicolo, having supervised and examined an extraordinary number of doctorates and taught research methods for over 30 years, is a prolific author on topics related to doctoral education and research methods. She established and ran a Graduate School, has acted as a consultant to universities on the development of doctoral education and training and continues to provide workshops for researchers, supervisors, and examiners nation and worldwide.
Dr Julie Reeves, a Researcher Developer since 2002, is currently based at the University of Southampton where she works with research staff. She was the Capacity Development Co-Investigator for BRECcIA-GCRF , has established ReMNet for international research management networking, and co-ordinates the South East Researcher Developers (SERD) network.
Pam and Julie are co-convenors of SRHE Postgraduate Issues Network (PIN), were substantial contributors to Vitae’s Researcher Development Framework (RDF), and co-edit and contribute to the Sage Success in Research series.
8 All Saints Street
London, N1 9RL
United Kingdom
Event Fee(s) | |
Member Price | £0.00 |
Guest Price | £75.00 |
Resources
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