Viva Survivor

Viva Survivor is a three hour workshop designed to help postgraduate researchers be well prepared for their viva. By exploring sources of support and help, and by practising relevant viva questions, participants on the workshop enhance their preparations for defending their thesis.

“Thank you Graduate School for providing the course and thanks to Nathan for making this three worthwhile hours.” University of Liverpool participant “The course is very useful for understanding what a viva will be and making it seem less scary. Nathan was very approachable, and clearly explained and structured information.” University of Manchester participant “Thank you very much, this is the most useful course that I’ve taken since I started my PhD.” University of Liverpool participant

Practice Viva Session

The Viva Survivor workshop exists in two formats and can be adapted to your institution’s requirements. Both workshops aim at giving participants time and opportunities to think and act on their viva preparations; practising relevant viva questions is a core part of the session. A more tailored workshop also has time given to specifically cover your institution’s rules and regulations regarding the viva process, going from pre-submission through to what participants can expect after the viva has finished.

A common question!

If you would like more information about the Viva Survivor workshop, or to check pricing and availability, please contact me.