GRADnavigate: Tackling the PhD Defence

Get practical guidance on how to prepare for a successful dissertation defence.

This workshop will cover what to expect on the day of the defence, strategies for structuring your presentation, and tips for confidently responding to questions from the examining committee. Designed to reduce uncertainty and boost confidence, this session will help you approach your defence feeling prepared and in control. 

This event is part of the GRADnavigate workshop series. Be sure to check out additional spring term offerings!

Accessibility: Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs and the University of Waterloo are committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining workshop content (when applicable) in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for our programming, please let us know.  If you require accommodations, please reach out to us by e-mail at gradexperience@uwaterloo.ca. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.