Matjaz Vidmar FRAS, FHEA, MInstP, MBIS // PhD STS, MSc (Res) STS, MSc SaTiS, BSc (Hon) Physics Early Career Reseracher in Innovation / Space Sector at The University of Edinburgh Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator / Tutor , Space and Satellite Innovation Programme (DDI) / Science, Technology and Innovation Studies School of Social and Political Science Univeristy Teacher, Mechanical Engineering Group, School of Engineering Co-I and Research Assistant Business School

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My On-line Viva Experience

Having recently completed my PhD via an on-line final defence (due to Covid-19), I have been asked by varuious colleagues to share my experience in order to help anyone preparing for a similar examination.
The summary below is written with some internal references pertaining to the Univeristy of Edinburgh, but I am sure simmilar information regarding use of virtual communication tools is readily available with respect to other universities.

If you have any questions, please, feel free to get in touch with me via e-mail or social media.
There is also a wealth of peer knowledge available about viva preparation at the brilliant Viva Survivors website.

Good luck!

PS: Big thanks go to many who advised me before my viva, especially my supervisors (Niki Vermeulen, Alessandro Rosiello, Robin Williams), peers who whave already done it, other (senior) colleagues, friends and family. I would like to also thank my really kind and helpful examiners (Marina Candi and Andrew Webster) and the amazing non-examining chair (Lawrence Dritsas).

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via e-mail:	matjaz.vidmar[at]ed.ac.uk  //  mvidmar[at]roe.ac.uk
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