The Right Tools

What do you need to take to your viva?

• Your thesis. Annotated in advance, carefully read and available as a resource to help the discussion.
• Pen and paper. Something to write on and something to write with, according to your own preferences.
• Water. Something to drink as it’s unlikely your examiners or institution will provide refreshments.
• Anything else? Depending on your research there might be a prototype or prop that you can show, or some accompanying materials. It depends!

You don’t need much in your viva. You need your thesis and some other basics will help.

The most important things you’re taking are your knowledge, your capability and your experience.

The right tools for the job.