PhD Supervision Lifecycle Workshop #3, "Preparing for Thesis Submission and Career Post-PhD"

PhD Supervision Lifecycle #3

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Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Register for "Preparing for Thesis Submission and Career Post-PhD"

Join us on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 for the PhD Supervision Lifecycle workshop #3, "Preparing for Thesis Submission and Career Post-PhD", with  Dr Nicola Palmer (Sheffield Hallam University)

This workshop forms part of the Doctoral College PhD Supervision Lifecycle programme 2026. 

Mastering the viva voce process 
  • Preparation strategies for the viva voce examination.
  • Guidance for effectively defending and discussing research.
  • Different thesis types: Monograph, Article-Based PhD etc.
Choosing examiners 
  • Expertise and experience of examiners.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest.
  • Standing of external examiner in chosen field.
Role of the viva Chair 
  • Independence of the Chair.
  • Awareness of relevant PhD regulations and procedures.
  • Arbiter to ensure fairness to candidate.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for PhD supervisors
  • Opportunities and strategies for ongoing professional development.
  • Staying on track with developments in doctoral education and research.
Enhancing career opportunities for PGRs 
  • Ideas for preparing PhD candidates for different types of career paths.
Effective communication of research impact
  • Strategies for public engagement and dissemination of ‘new’ knowledge.

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