Being a PhD supervisor is just one of (many!) responsibilities we have as part of our academic commitments. Supervising doctoral students goes beyond providing intellectual support and critical feedback about their research – it is also about helping them to develop the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in the post-doctoral academic world and beyond….>
Written by Dr Nick Naumov
Dr Nick Naumov is an active researcher, consultant and higher education practitioner with 10+ years of experience, having delivered courses and workshops in UK, France, Germany, Spain, India, Japan and UAE. He holds a PhD in Human Geography along with undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in International Tourism, Tourism Economics and Hospitality Management. He is a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy.
How to stay calm for your PhD defence
Congratulations! You have made it! After an endless number of hours spent at the library, never-ending data collection and data analysis, and an exhausting writing-up period, you have submitted your thesis. However, there is just one final push – your PhD defence. Some call it a ‘viva’, but you better than anyone else know that…>