University of Helsinki
The information session is primarily intended for doctoral candidates at the University of Helsinki who will be defending their dissertations in a public examination in the near future, about 6 months before your doctoral defence. The public examination will be discussed from various angles. The session will be in English.
The session on 9.11.2018 (from 12:30 until 15.15) is in English.
The session will cover the following issues:
– the history of the public examination
– duties of the doctoral candidate, the opponent and the custos
– procedures and dress code to be followed at the public examination
– the legal rights of the doctoral candidate
– dissemination of information about the public examination
– media coverage
Specialists are professor Markku Löytönen (host), communication specialist Elisa Lautala, Research and Postgraduate Studies Officer Anniina Sjöblöm. Additionally, a person who has recently defended his/her doctoral thesis will give a presentation about his/her own experiences.
Registarion and more info via staff training calendar Henkka. You can find the training by name (prepare for your doctoral defence) or by date. If you cannot access Henkka, you may also register via eLomake-form.
Further information:
Human Resources Development and Occupational Wellbeing Unit
hrd@helsinki.fi