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PhDViva 28 posts
12 years ago

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All the best Skig with your viva :-)

Have a look at our website, we have a collection of PhD viva stories and advice: http://phd-viva.com/

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PhDViva 28 posts
12 years ago

Quote From Dalmation:

My VIVA is in less than two weeks, and yet I feel very depressed and blue about it. There are a lot of posts from people who describe feeling anxious and nervous, but not sad. I didn't expect to feel so down, and it's making it hard to focus.

I'd say this is completely natural as many people describe this feeling. Have a look at our website it may help: http://phd-viva.com/ It has a collection of experiences of PhD Vivas and gives advice and tips on the preparation for the viva.

All the best with your viva! :)

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PhDViva 28 posts
12 years ago

Quote From lindalou83:

Hi,

I'm still a fair way from my viva but there have been many posts on preparing for viva, if you search for "viva" you'll find loads of threads that contain really useful advice. A number of users have gone through viva recently and they all posted great accounts of their experiences. I'm sure some viva veterans will log on at some point and put your mind at ease! Though I sympathise with you as I'll be a nervous wreck before mine! Good luck! (up)

This website may help you too: http://phd-viva.com/ It has a collection of experiences of PhD Vivas and gives advice and tips on the preparation for the viva.

Good luck with your viva :)

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PhDViva 28 posts
12 years ago

Have a look at the PhD Viva website, there are plenty of people talking about their experiences and the questions they were asked: http://phd-viva.com/

Hope it helps :)

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

Congratulations and well done! :)

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

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I'd agree with Delta.

Our website may help you too. It gives tips on preparation as well as a collection of viva experiences: www.phd-viva.com

All the best and good luck! :)

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

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Hi all,

We have developed a project called PhDViva http://phd-viva.com/ . The aim of the website is to share PhD viva stories and experiences (all types), as well as tips and advice on preparing for the PhD viva. I understand some of you have already written your viva stories on this forum or shared advice and tips. If you would like to publish it on the PhDViva website please drop me an email: [email protected] or alternatively send me a PM or use this contact form: http://phd-viva.com/contact-us

We would love to see your contribution, whether in the form of a story, article, interview, or top tips (details on ways you can contribute are here: http://phd-viva.com/contribute . We are happy to publish anonymously and would like 'real' stories, written by you as experienced. We also welcome contributions made in alternative forms such as video and audio.

We look forward to hearing from you. Get reading, sharing and contributing! :)

PhDViva Team
http://phd-viva.com/
Twitter: @PhDViva http://twitter.com/phdviva

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

Rozemana: South London to Cambridge would take you at least 2 hours on train (at the very minimum). This would probably be difficult especially if you need to come in every 4 days. University of East London from South London would take at least an hour. It is also expensive, a train fair would cost you around £30-£40 return.

Can you send me the direct link to both course pages please and I' can advise as to which one I think is better?

Living in Cambridge is also relatively expensive (not as expensive as London though). But for rent you are looking at around £200-£300 for one room (in a shared house). Cambridge in a lovely city to live in - it is a small city with everything available within walking or cycling distance, and multi cultural too.

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

I'm running a short interview based study (as I only need a small part of it approved by REC) and I was wondering how long the research protocol should be? I have already written a very detailed research protocol (around 8,000 words) but obviously this wouldn't be suitable for the application. How long are your research protocols?

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

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Quote From Caterpillar27:

I thought it seemed an odd thing to put on your CV too, but my sups assurred me it would be good to add to it and they advised me to be "Chief Investgator" for the application too.

I haven't added it to my CV though - It does seem a bit odd - but maybe it could beneficial for some positions?

:-)

It may be, but how do you put that on your CV? When you figure it out let me know :-)

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

Quote From Caterpillar27:

I hope it all goes smoothly and apparently getting through an IRAS application looks good on your CV ;-)

Really? I've never heard that before?

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

Quote From Ailicec:

My sister has got her PhD viva in about a month and I would like to send her a useful book for preparation. i have seen threads here before, but cannot find them. Could you please suggest any useful Viva preparation books? Thanks

This book is a good starting point: http://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Survive-Your-Viva-Examination/dp/0335233821

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

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Quote From Noctu:

The NHS REC approval process, I've found, is extremely tedious with many ridiculous nuances and things you don't necessarily know about until you come to submit... I'm quite lucky (? lol) in my Uni that we have quite a few members of staff who also sit on the NHS REC boards so I've been able to pick their brains a fair few times. I'm hoping to submit my documents for the October sitting in my region (NE).

After that I will be happy to never look at another NHS REC application again... don't think that'll happen though!!

I can relate to this! The IRAS system, though new, has been designed very poorly. Instructions are poorly laid and the whole process can be extremely frustrating. I tried to choose a study that wouldn't require NHS REC review but it in the end I had no choice.

Quote From Noctu:

On reflection, I've always had the impression of myself that I don't work hard enough... at many things. I didn't do well in my A-Levels (hated college) despite everyone telling me I could do very well. Did fairly well in my undergrad (2:1 with 1st in diss) and MSc (pass with 78% diss) and have managed to get this studentship at a well respected university, and I suppose I'm having the same problem that many students on this forum have from what I've read - feeling inadequate/lazy, and for it to threaten to become a self fulfilling prophecy!

Do you have any teaching duties, or do you work part-time? I was quite surprised to find that many PhD students in my department work part-time during the working week or have other duties such as teaching, and this is why those who work on the PhD full time, find that they are making too more progress (?). I've been told by my supervisor time and again to slow down ... :$

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PhDViva 28 posts
13 years ago

This is rather strange - minus the publication (however, I have probably written around 9,000 words) this sounds like you are describing me and my PhD! I am in the process of applying for NHS REC approval, just compiling the documents together. However, this is my first study, and I am planning to do at least two more. Are you only doing one?

Whilst my studies are running (starting Dec/Jan) I am planning to complete the literature review (20,000 words, fingers crossed) and as soon as the studies are over (running two in parallel) analyse and write them up. I'm 9 months in too.

How are you finding the NHS REC approval process? It is too tedious!

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