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An Introduction to Examining the Doctorate, 18 October (online)
18 October 2023, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
You will receive an introduction to UCL's procedures and guidelines for examining doctorates, guidance on effective practice, including online and hybrid vivas, as well as recommendations on how to prepare for examination at other institutions. The focus is on research doctorates but we will consider some factors that are specific to professional doctorates and other doctoral programmes.
This event is free.
Event Information
Open to
- UCL staff
Availability
- Yes
Cost
- Free
Organiser
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UCL Arena Centre+44 20 7907 4625
Location
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This event will take place online.Details and registration will be sent to you.______United Kingdom
Wednesday 18 October 2023, 10:00 - 12:00 (online)
Arena Centre and UCL's Doctoral School facilitate this session, which is delivered by Faculty Graduate Tutors and colleagues from Student Registry Services. The session is open to all new and existing research supervisors who have completed the mandatory online training. You will receive an introduction to UCL's procedures and guidelines for examining research doctorates, guidance on effective practice, including in online or hybrid viva scenarios, as well as recommendations on how to prepare for examination at other institutions.
In this workshop we will:
- explain UCL's examining procedures and guidelines
- prepare you for examination at other institutions
- explore various scenarios through case studies
- share best practice
Participants who have completed this course/session will be able to:
- understand UCL policy and procedure for effective examining of doctorates
- be more confident in examining doctorates at UCL and at other institutions
Who should attend
Research supervisors, mid career, education leaders.