This one hour lunchbite session is aimed at all academic staff who are new to, or experienced at, supervising research degree students and are interested in expanding their knowledge of a specific aspect or process in doctoral supervision.
Lunch and refreshments provided.
Tuesday 5th June 2018
12.00 – 13.00
Talbot Campus
Examining & Chairing Research Degree Viva Voce Examinations
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This session will be led by a senior academic who will introduce the topic, and staff will be free to participate in discussions aimed at sharing best practice from across BU. It will be focused on expanding knowledge on the processes and responsibilities involved in examining & chairing research degree viva voce examinations.
Bookings can also be made for upcoming sessions covering different aspects of research degree supervision including:
- Guidance for Supervising PGRS with Disabilities – Wednesday 20 June 2018, 12:00-13:00, Lansdowne Campus
- PGR & Public Engagement – the benefits for Supervisors – Tuesday 26 June 2018, 12:00-13:00, Talbot Campus
These sessions will run again at intervals in the next academic year.
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