Preparing for your Viva (STEMM) New
The last hurdle, your viva examination, but what will it be like? What will the examiners ask? How can you prepare for it?
This workshop provides participants with an insight into the process and helps them understand what to expect within a doctoral degree viva, including a discussion on the type and nature of questions most-likely to be posed by examiners.
PhD students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM). This course is for students in their final year, or close to their viva.
This course is not suitable for students in their first year, and we strongly advise against students in their second year from attending.
Number of sessions: 1
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri 28 Mar 10:00 - 13:00 | 10:00 - 13:00 | Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03a | map | Dr Jessica Scott, Dr Sonja Tomaskovic |
By the end of the session, students will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of the viva and what examiners expect
- Identify effective strategies to prepare for the viva
- Analyse different types of questions you might encounter in the viva
- Reflect on your readiness for the viva, recognising areas needing further improvement
- Practice crafting responses to viva questions
In person session, comprising information-giving and activities
2 hours 30 (with 30 mins for Q&A at the end)
Booking / availability