Dr Beth Eyre - Cracking the Viva: Preparing for PhD Success

Dr Beth Eyre - Cracking the Viva: Preparing for PhD Success

Beth Eyre narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In this blog, Beth recounts her recent accomplishment of successfully defending her PhD thesis and passing the viva, detailing the unique UK viva process. Amidst the exhilaration, Beth shares valuable insights on preparing for this pivotal assessment. Anchored in a positive mindset, I emphasise viewing the viva as a platform to engage with experts and showcase one's growth. Practical strategies include thorough thesis review through multiple readings, crafting concise chapter summaries for quick reference, simulating an authentic mock viva, and embracing one's role as the foremost authority on the research. With these techniques, Beth offers encouragement and guidance to fellow scholars bracing for their own viva journey.

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-cracking-the-viva-preparing-for-phd-success/

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Dr (pending minor amendments) Beth Eyre is a Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Sheffield, researching Neurovascular and cognitive function in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s disease. Beth has a background in psychology, where she gained her degree from the University of Leeds. Inside and outside the lab, Beth loves sharing her science and in her blogs, she discusses her work, career and shares lessons she learns as she navigates life as an early career researcher.

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