The official resource about oral PhD examinations at UQ is:

3. Thesis examination

It is wise to review that resource first.

Examination process

The chair of examiners will be using this official guide to conduct the meeting

The process generally contains 3 steps

• Respond to the poll that arrives via email to find a time for the examination, providing as much flexibility as possible to accommodate your examiners
• The agenda, as per the UQ HDR website, is below. The Chair of Examiners will usually paste this into the calendar invitation.
• After the examination, respond to the feedback provided by the panel

Where can I get help?

Your supervisor will likely have excellent advice and can help you prepare for the examination, but cannot be in the examination with you. Consider asking them to do a practice with you.

You can also attend one of the drop-in sessions with the Director of HDR and HDR Liaison as well.

I have questions

• How do I add questions or comments to this page?
• Should I be nervous?
• How can I practice?
• What kinds of questions will examiners ask?