Date: Friday, 4 April 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Contact: Dr Ger Downes - gerard.downes@ul.ie
Location: Online

Are you a PhD candidate who needs to learn more about your viva voce examination? 

Join us for this Friday’s webinar, "Viva Voce: What to Expect", hosted by UL Doctoral College. 

This session is designed to demystify the viva process and equip you with insights into the examination .

In this webinar you will:

  • Learn how to effectively prepare for your viva, from mastering your thesis content to anticipating potential questions.
  • Gain valuable tips on defending your research, coping with different examiner styles, and handling challenging questions with confidence.
  • Hear about approaches such as conducting mock vivas, summarising key arguments, and understanding your contribution to knowledge.
  • Understand the purpose of the viva, its possible outcomes, and how to present yourself as the leading expert on your topic.
  • Gain insights into how to refine your responses and strengthen your critical appraisal skills,

This webinar will also provide a checklist of essential pre-viva tasks and top tips to ensure that you go into your examination feeling prepared and self-assured. 

Registration: Register for "Viva Voce: What to Expect"