What did you discover during your PhD journey? I don’t know if that’s a typical viva question, but reflecting in advance on your discoveries can help you realise just how fruitful your journey has been.
Discovery isn’t limited only to research ideas, methods, conclusions and questions. Discovery could be about you:
- What did you learn you liked?
- What did you learn you were good at?
- What skills did you develop?
- What talents did you discover in yourself?
Reflect on everything you discovered during your PhD. There will be a lot and everything will have contributed to the success of your research – and the growth of you as a capable researcher.
