(#5) The Viva Voce Exam: Fear of the Unknown
We humans have an enduring fear of the unknown. It’s stressful, crippling, and demotivating all in one bitter soup. In academia, the viva voce examination is a classic source of such anxiety…but how can students manage the stress, and how can supervisors help students prepare effectively?
The people in our care
What makes a good boss? It’s an important question. And, hidden among the hailstorm of stressors in research, one that is often neglected.
Some years ago, a conversation gave me pause to consider leadership more deeply than I ever had before…