Preparing for your thesis submission event

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Research Student Administration (RSA) run two 'preparing for your thesis submission' events each year (usually in May and November). These are aimed at Postgraduate Researchers who are due to submit their thesis in the next 12 months. RSA run both an in person and online event, details of what to expect from these events, along with material from the previous events, can be found below.

Attendance at the events will give you the opportunity to ask questions and receive advice from the Research Student Administration team on the below: 

  • How to submit your thesis 

  • Alternative formats 

  • Viva examination 

  • Corrections and resubmission 

  • Requirements for award 

  • Continuation fees 

  • Word counts 

Details of the next event will be published on this page when they are available.

 

Who will be at the event

As well as Research Student Administration, staff from other University services with involvement in the thesis submission process and beyond are also present should you have any questions about the services they offer. These include:

In person event

 

Date: TBC
Time: TBC

Location: TBC

The in person event is a drop-in session where the services listed above will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have around the submission process and beyond. Each area will have a stall which you can visit for advice on the services they offer. Please note there are no presentations at the in person event.

Online event

Date: TBC
Time: TBC

Location: TBC

 
The online event consists of presentations from various University services who have an involvement in the thesis submission process and beyond. There will also be a live presentation delivered by Research Student Administration which will take you through the submission process. You will have the opportunity to ask questions after each presentation regarding the services each area offers.

Who can attend?

If you are a PGR whose thesis submission deadline falls within the next 12 months you will receive an email inviting you to the next event. However, all PGRs and staff who deal with PGR-related activity are welcome to come along to the event to ask any questions they may have and meet the teams.

Got a question about the thesis submission and examination process?

Please visit the Thesis Submission and Examination webpages where you will find helpful FAQs along with other useful information

If you have any questions about the event please contact the Research Student Administration team via Student Help. 

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