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[VIDEO] Mastering the PhD Viva: Preparation and Defense Strategies for the Oral Exam

By The University of the Free State|Published On: 24 August, 2026|Categories: Develop your academic career, Being successful at supervision|Tags: Defense strategies, Academic communication, Doctoral completion, PhD viva, Oral examination|

Prepare to defend your research with confidence by mastering the dynamics of the oral examination. Apply the effective defense strategies and question-handling techniques in this video to manage nerves and respond constructively to your examiners.

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[VIDEO] Mastering the PhD Viva: Preparation and Defense Strategies for the Oral Exam

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