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Why it’s time to rethink how PhDs are examined

20 Feb 2023 Pruthvi Mehta

Pruthvi Mehta wonders if the standard viva is really the best way to assess PhDs for all students

Student talking to assessor
Under the spotlight The experience of PhD students during their oral viva examinations tends to differ widely. (Courtesy: iStock/monkeybusinessimages)
The end of my PhD on supernova neutrino interactions is approaching at an alarming rate. I expect to

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Pruthvi Mehta is a contributing columnist for Physics World and a patent scientist specializing in software and AI at EIP
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