Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.

In her final blog, Dr (Yes it's Doctor now) Hannah Hussain reflects on her PhD viva experience, offering valuable tips for preparation and success. She highlights the importance of giving yourself enough time to revise, the benefits of doing a mock viva, and the need for confidence on the big day. Hannah also shares insights on handling corrections post-viva and navigating the transition from academia to the job market, providing practical advice based on her own journey. As she moves into a new role as an economist, this blog marks the end of her writing journey with the Dementia Researcher team, but you can follow Hannah on LinkedIn to keep in-touch with her career progress..

Find the original text, and narration here on our website.

https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-reflections-on-my-phd-viva-next-steps/

#PhDLife #PhDViva #Viva

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Hannah Hussain is a PhD Student in Health Economics at The University of Sheffield. As a proud third generation migrant and British-Asian, her career path has been linear and ever evolving, originally qualifying as a Pharmacist in Nottingham, then Health Economics in Birmingham. Her studies have opened a world into Psychology, Mental Health and other areas of health, and with that and personal influences she found her passion for dementia.

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This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

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