Preparing for your final viva
Advice for postgraduate researchers on preparing for your final viva voce examination and the post-viva process here at UWE Bristol.
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Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 20 April 2023
15:00 - 18:00 - Location
-
Online Event
4E13a, E Block, Frenchay Campus, Further info - Contact
- Dr Helen Frisby skillsdevelopment@uwe.ac.uk
- Audience
- Postgraduate students
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Essential advice (and reassurance) for postgraduate researchers on preparing for your final viva voce examination and the post-viva process here at UWE Bristol.
There'll be plenty of opportunities to ask all those questions, however big or small, you've been wondering about concerning the final assessment stage of your PGR degree.
See also the Graduate School Handbook for information about how it all works.
Location
4E13a, E Block
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
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