Postgraduate Seminars and Oral Exam
Students enrolled in the Earth Sciences Ph.D. program must give two seminars during their study. These seminars will enable students to receive constructive feedback from faculty and students, and they should also help them to develop their argumentation and presentation skills. In addition to the two seminars, the doctoral program student must sit to a preliminary thesis examination.
First Seminar
The first seminar should but not be limited to cover the research's background, objectives, and methodology. The student and the main supervisor must enter the date and approve the completion of the first seminar in the portal.
The first seminar for the doctoral program must be held after the first semester of thesis registration and before the end of the second semester. The seminar is scheduled for Thursday of week 14. If you are ready for the first seminar, you are required to:
- Fill the form at least one week before your scheduled seminar date,
- Use the seminar template, and
- Communicate with your supervisors at least one week before your scheduled seminar date to discuss and revise your PPts.
Second Seminar
The second seminar should but not be limited to include a summary of the research and the main findings. The student and the main supervisor are required to enter the date and approve the completion of the first seminar in the portal.
The second seminar for the doctoral program must be held before the thesis defense. The seminar is scheduled for Thursday of week 11. If you are ready for the second seminar, you are required to:
- Fill the form at least one week before your seminar date,
- Use the seminar template, and
- Communicate with your supervisors at least one week before your scheduled seminar date to discuss and revise your PPts.