The S-word
I try to be as careful as possible using the s-word. …should… You should get ready for your viva this way… You should be prepared for your examiners to ask… You should start your viva prep… Lots of well-meant advice...
the culture around vivas
Three Years On
Viva Survivors started in 2012 as a podcast, but since April 18th 2017 it’s been a daily blog. Apart from the odd day off for Christmas I’ve published a post every day for three years! Too much has happened, particularly...
The Culture Around Vivas
“People like us do things like this” This phrase runs through my mind at least once per day. It’s Seth Godin‘s definition of culture, and I often bring it up when I tell people about the viva. It’s worth exploring...