Viva preparation8 min read
How to prepare for a PhD viva
What the viva is testing, how to approach your preparation, and why spoken rehearsal should be part of your plan.
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Practical guides for PhD candidates preparing for their viva. Calm, precise, and grounded in how the examination actually works.
Viva questions7 min read
Common PhD viva questions and how to practise them
The question categories most PhD vivas cover, and why thesis-specific practice matters more than memorising answers.
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Mock viva practice: how to rehearse your thesis defence
What a mock viva is, why spoken rehearsal is different from reading your thesis, and how to use practice effectively.
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How to defend your methodology in a PhD viva
Why methodology questions come up so frequently, what examiners are looking for, and how to practise follow-up questions.
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PhD viva anxiety: how to practise calmly before exam day
Why viva anxiety is understandable, how spoken rehearsal can reduce uncertainty, and what to do in the final days.
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