Description
The panel draws together experts in the field of autism to discuss adaptations that can be employed, to effectively support autistic students during their PhD viva. The panel will consist of renown academic Nick Chown, author of Examining intellectual ability, not social prowess: removing barriers from the doctoral viva for autistic candidates. Alongside early career autistic academic Barbara Sandland, who has recently successfully passed the PhD viva with no modification, due to the expert support offered through the University of Birmingham. Alongside Barbara, Dr Andrea MacLeod and Neil Hall will be present to share their experiences of effective supervision and internal examination within the viva.The panel will spend some time at the beginning of the session introducing their work and experiences within the field of autism and viva examinations. The remaining time will be given to an open discussion with attendees. With the intention that by the end of the session all attendees will either feel empowered to nurture and develop positive research cultures within their own practice or seek appropriate adaptations to ensure their own viva is a positive experience.
| Period | 6 Apr 2022 |
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| Event title | International Conference on Developments in Doctoral Education and Training: Promoting Positive Research Cultures |
| Event type | Conference |
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Research output
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Accommodation through personalisation: ensuring the autistic student has an equal opportunity for success in the PhD viva voce
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review