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PGR Milestones & Viva Preparation

These workshops, exclusive to Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs), will help guide you through the process of writing dissertations and your Thesis, and how to prepare for your Viva. We also offer workshops on how to prepare for your first TAP (Thesis Advisory Panel) and first Progression meetings. The York Graduate Research School also has dedicated webpages with more information and guidance on your Thesis and Viva.

These courses are a part of the York Researcher Development Programme, delivered and coordinated by the Research Culture & Researcher Development team, with support from colleagues across the university. Our programme is open to all Researchers at the University of York, with certain sessions specifically targeted towards Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) or Research Staff.

View our upcoming workshops below, and click on an event page to find further information and booking links.

Upcoming training sessions and courses

Event

Completing Your Thesis

Thursday 29 October 2026 1pm

Gain valuable insights to ensure you complete your thesis on time and meet all necessary requirements.

Event

Preparing for your Viva

Wednesday 18 November 2026 10am

Discover how to navigate the viva process with confidence.

Event

Preparing for your First TAP meeting

Thursday 26 November 2026 10am

Feel more prepared and confident ahead of your first Thesis Advisory Panel (TAP) meeting

Event

Microsoft Word for Dissertations and Theses

Tuesday 8 December 2026 1pm

Explore how to best use Microsoft Word to produce academic documents that match guidelines and are acessible

Event

Preparing for your Viva

Tuesday 8 December 2026 5pm

Discover how to navigate the viva process with confidence.

Event

Completing Your Thesis

Tuesday 12 January 2027 5pm

Gain valuable insights to ensure you complete your thesis on time and meet all necessary requirements.

Event

Preparing for your First TAP meeting

Thursday 21 January 2027 1pm

Feel more prepared and confident ahead of your first Thesis Advisory Panel (TAP) meeting

Event

Preparing for your Viva

Thursday 4 February 2027 10am

Discover how to navigate the viva process with confidence.

Event

Preparing for your First Progression Meeting

Monday 15 February 2027 10am

Feel more prepared and confident ahead of your first Progression meeting

Event

Microsoft Word for Dissertations and Theses

Friday 12 March 2027 10am

Explore how to best use Microsoft Word to produce academic documents that match guidelines and are acessible