For more information: Researcher Development (Researcher-Development@sussex.ac.uk)

Trainer: Dr Bipashyee Ghosh, Research Fellow at Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)

Location: Online (via Zoom)

Target audience: Doctoral researchers in the mid-late stage from any Arts and Humanities and Social Science discipline

Workshop description:

The doctoral viva can be a daunting experience for which you need to be well-prepared.

This workshop will de-mystify the viva process & requirements, & provide you with useful guidance on preparing for the big day.

You'll also hear examples of real questions & experiences from recent successful vivas across different Schools, & benefit from the opportunity to participate in a mock viva.

Learning outcomes: By the end of the workshop you will have

• Understood the viva process & possible outcomes
• Received practical guidance on familiarising yourself with your thesis & preparing for potential questions
• Gained useful insights on what to expect & how to get ready for your viva

Workshop feedback:

• "Excellent coverage of the main steps leading to the viva"
• "Very useful handouts & extra readings"
• "I came away with a focused idea of what would be expected, it minimised my anxieties!"

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