A Little Help
I’ve been publishing Viva Survivors for over six years. In writing more than 2300 posts I’ve shared why candidates succeed, what they can expect, what they can do to prepare and how they can find the confidence to believe that...
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The Big Announcement
I’ve written a helpful little guide to the PhD viva and I need your help to make it a reality. From today until May 31st I’m running a Kickstarter campaign to fund a print run of 101 Steps To A Great...
The Interesting Times Gang
Has it really been three years? That’s when I shared Interesting Times, just before the first UK COVID lockdown. It was a strange time, and that strangeness seems to have been magnified and distorted as the last few years have...
Help!
There’s a lot of help available for your viva. The secret is to ask for help before all you can think is “Help!” Your supervisor can answer questions, offer opinions and put your mind at ease. Friends can listen, share...
Interesting Times Forever
It’s two years since my world changed, just before the first pandemic lockdown in the UK. Two years ago today I shared Interesting Times, thoughts on where I was and where I might be going in the weeks that would...
Community Support
July was a busy month for me! I tried to promote two lovely things when they happened but realised I hadn’t shared them via the blog. Do indulge me today while I share these with you in case you’ve not...
Webinar: 7 Reasons @ 7pm
A little webinar update! I’m running my 7 Reasons You’ll Pass Your Viva session next Tuesday, 2nd March 2021. 7 Reasons is my 1-hour webinar all about why you can feel confident for your viva, exploring some of the things you...
7 Reasons Webinar, May 20th 2020
Hi! This is an extra post for today to announce that I’m running my 7 Reasons You’ll Pass Your Viva webinar again on Wednesday 20th May. I’ve enjoyed the challenge and delight of sharing new short webinars with PhD candidates...
Who Do You Need?
Today’s post is even more personal than yesterday’s question. It depends on who is around you, in your circle, and what they can practically offer or do for you, as well as what you really need. The cast of characters...
What Do You Need?
Before submission you need your research to be finished and your thesis to be done. Before the viva you need to prepare your thesis and yourself. You need to read, to think, to speak and get ready. In the viva...