Topic outline

  • The final part of the the midterm review is presentation of the current status of the PhD. It should consist of the following:

    • An oral presentation (45 minutes) with at least the coordinator, referee and main supervisor (and instructor if relevant) present. This is an open presentation that can be considered as a regular scientific seminar with a general audience. The candidate should follow the structure of the midterm report in preparing this talk, with particular consideration to the likely general nature of the audience.
    • Open scientific discussion (15 minutes), as following any standard scientific presentation.
    • Closed meeting of the coordinator, referee and main supervisor/instructor with the candidate to discuss any outstanding issues (10 minutes).
    • The final section of the presentation is a closed meeting of the coordinator, referee and main supervisor/instructor to discuss the evaluation and preparation of the statement (10 minutes).