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1. #phd Vivas are scary, preparation is key. Inspired by a recent pre #viva chat, here are some of the questions I prepped which massively help me during the #Defence, the questions, goal and comments included.

#AcademicTwitter #phdlife #AcademicChatter #phdadvice #phdchat Image
2. Who are your examiners? What's their background, field of initial & #doctoral degree? What have they published? Any special notes on their history? (Industry background, Preference for a specific method).

I tabled this for quick reference to frame any specific questions. Image
3. A key question format learned from the amazing @SMARTlab program was the "Swiss Cheese" question. A question looking to talk about a similar but different area of research!

This is common when examiners are from closely related but different fields. Image
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@DavidNdii Facts about PhD courses & award of degrees in the world:

1. Being accepted as a student is not a walk in the park. Pre-interviews e.g. via email if you were applying to US/Canada determine if you will be admitted.
@DavidNdii 2. One of the pre-requisites is a high grade in a/ undergraduate research thesis. b/ Master's degree program
@DavidNdii c/. Availability of principal supervisor with

✅matching research area
✅funding
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