Doctoral College webinar "The Viva Voce: What to Expect"

The viva voce examination is one of the most significant milestones in your PhD journey — and one of the least talked about!

This Doctoral College webinar is designed to take the mystery out of the viva voce examination and help you feel prepared and confident to defend your thesis.

This session covers everything you need to know, from understanding the purpose of the viva and knowing your thesis as a contribution to knowledge, to dealing with examiner styles and handling challenging questions.

You'll explore the possible outcomes at UL, get a practical pre-viva checklist, and leave with a set of tips to guide your preparation.

Whether your viva is imminent or still some time away, this is a session worth attending — because the earlier you start thinking about your viva voce examination, the better prepared you'll be.

Topics covered include the following:

*Purpose of the viva voce examination
*Viva preparation strategies
*Sample questions
*Examination panel roles
*Possible outcomes
*Tips for success.