FBMH Academic Development Programme - RE14: PGR Student Supervision: Examinations and Viva of PhD/MD Students

Dates:	20 January 2026
Times:	13:00 - 15:00
What is it:	Workshop
Organiser:	Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Who is it for:	University staff
Speaker:	Dr Lizzy Cottrell, David Bechtold, Alison Cox

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This is a course on the Academic Development Fellows programme which is intended for those supervising PGR students. Please note: This session will hold both online and on campus.

Intended learning outcomes

Understand the thesis submission and viva process at Manchester

Consider how to select examiners and prepare your students to survive their viva

Understand the alternative thesis format

Learn how to become a PhD/MD examiner

Please register to attend using the link: https://app.manchester.ac.uk/training/profile.aspx?unitid=3523&parentId=4&returnId=4&returntxt=Return+To+Search&returnQs=%3fterm%3dRE14%26org%3d0

Speakers

Dr Lizzy Cottrell

Role: Doctoral Academy Lead for PGR Research Culture

Organisation: University of Manchester

David Bechtold

Role: Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research

Organisation: University of Manchester

Alison Cox

Role: PGR Operations Manager (Funded/External Programmes)

Organisation: University of Manchester

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acadresdev@manchester.ac.uk