The Science Viva Workshop
Organiser: Other
Attendance type(s): Virtual
Event Dates: 7 Nov 2021
Registration Deadline: 7 Nov 2021
Time – 09:30 – 16:30
The workshop is broken into several sessions, delivered by Dr Stacey Bedwell and Dr Isabelle Butcher. Together Stacey and Isabelle have expertise spanning several fields of science and have first hand experience of the science PhD viva.
The range of sessions will give you an insight into the viva experience, preparing for the viva, debunk some viva myths and give you the opportunity to practice some key viva skills.
Timetable
09.30am – Welcome & Introductions
10am – Viva experiences
10.25am – Lay summaries
11am What the viva is, what it’s for and how to make the most of it
12pm Viva preparation timelines
Lunch Break
2pm – Dealing with viva anxiety & self-care.
2.40pm – Mock viva questions & mock viva activity
4.15pm –Summary and final Q&A
Contact Details
Name: Dr Stacey Bedwell & Dr Isabelle Butcher
Email: staceybedwell@googlemail.com