The Essentials
Five years ago today I ran my first ever independent workshop. I was so excited! It was a big step: to go from being invited by universities to meet PhD candidates, now instead I was inviting them to meet me....
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The Pillow Fort Principle
How can you make a sanctuary for yourself before your viva? How can you make a nice space for preparing, or create an environment that is going to help you feel good as well as get ready? It probably won’t involve setting...
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...
5 Meetings To Have Before Your Viva
Getting together with others can make a big difference to your viva. Have a meeting with your supervisor to discuss possible examiners before submission. Ask a friend for coffee to talk about your research. Sit down with friends and family...
Find Encouragement
There’s a place for honest feedback and difficult questions in viva preparation. Criticism can help too, but all of this has to be in proportion with encouragement. Look for people who can help you see that it is all going...