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  1. What should I wear to my dissertation or thesis defense?

    Here are my two biggest tips for defense outfits: This is a chance to be seen as a colleague with your professors, so dress like your professors. If your department wears suits, wear a suit. If you department is business casual, go business casual! Now, you might run into the problem here that some of your committee members just do not give any cares sartorially (if you live in an outdoorsy ...

  2. What to wear for a PhD/ MSc thesis defense?

    Is it better to wear formal clothes for a PhD or MSc thesis defense or can we wear something as simple as a T-shirt?

  3. What to wear when attending a thesis defense in the US?

    My graduate supervisor invited me to his thesis defense, and I'd like to know what kind of dress code to follow, if any, since I've never attended one before. Usually this time of year, I wear a long sleeve t-shirt + jeans or a long dress with a layer underneath, but I'm thinking that might be too casual/cutesy.

  4. What to wear to your thesis / dissertation defense, 2024 edition

    Every March my "what do I wear to my thesis defense" post starts popping off, and I know it's time. Masters students and PhD candidates everywhere are submitting final drafts and sitting in that two week waiting period between paper and oral defense, and the outfit question starts to creep in. Dressing for a dissertation defense can be such a strange prompt-so I asked three recent ...

  5. Whats a normal outfit for a thesis defence? : r/labrats

    Your dress choices will, fairly or not, influence the committee's perception of how seriously you are taking the process. Showing up in ripped jeans and a t-shirt suggest a lack of preparation and seriousness--but wildly over-dressing in tuxedo and tails may also read as mockery of the process.

  6. The Dissertation Defense Guide

    From how to prepare to what to wear, we've answered all of your questions about your upcoming dissertation defense.

  7. Mastering Your Ph.D.: Defending Your Thesis With Flair

    A variety of formal procedures and regulations, which vary by institution, dictate how and where your thesis defense is conducted. In some countries, and at some universities, the defense is almost a formality, with few tough questions and no real prospect of failing--just a pleasant hour or two in front of an audience of friends and relatives.

  8. PhD Defence Process: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

    In this comprehensive guide, we unravel the intricacies of the PhD defence—a momentous occasion that is both a celebration of scholarly achievement and a rigorous evaluation of academic prowess. Join us as we explore the nuances of the defence process, addressing questions about its duration, contemplating the possibility of failure, and delving into the subtle distinctions of language that ...

  9. What To Wear For A Dissertation Defense: Useful Suggesitons

    If you want to know how to prepare for your PhD paper defense and what to wear for it, don't hesitate to read this article that can help you out.

  10. Help me pick an outfit: The dissertation defense ...

    Help me pick an outfit: The dissertation defense outfit saga continues Well, my dissertation is officially in the hands of my committee, with 3 weeks until I defend.

  11. phd

    Is there something like a "standard dress code" for a Ph.D thesis discussion? And, if there is - how important is it? Obviously, one should not (I think) dress too casually, but I do not know what is deemed appropriate.

  12. What is the appropriate dress code for a thesis defense?

    What is the appropriate dress code for a thesis defense? Looking for some guidance for wearing the right clothes for a thesis. I can't find any guidelines for these kinds of things and I have seen some differing opinions about this (e.g. PI has no preference, my postdoc wore a suit, and I've seen other students in my cohort wear jeans and shirt to theirs).

  13. The Thesis Whisperer

    To wear or not to wear - that is the question! The conversation on academic fashion started with a post where I wondered what to wear while presenting a keynote lecture. People sent me a lot of links and photos, which inspired me to start a new side project: a Pinterest Board on academic fashion. Recently, PhD student of fashion blogs, Rose Findlay wrote a follow up to post with extra tips ...

  14. Attire for a Doctoral Dissertation defense

    Attire for a Doctoral Dissertation defense Jump to Latest 28K views 25 replies 22 participants last post by Acct2000 Mar 24, 2009 R red96 Discussion starter 371 posts · Joined 2007 #1 · Mar 23, 2009 Hi gents,

  15. Finland's PhD Sword and Hat Tradition

    PhD Defence in Finland: The Dress Code In addition to Finland's PhD Sword and Hat customs, Finnish university PhD defences (i.e. the viva) are steeped in tradition when it comes to the academic dress code. Most commonly, male doctoral candidates wear a tailcoat and black waistcoat with black socks and shoes, or a dark suit or military uniform.

  16. Guidelines for conducting the public defence

    Dress code Formal attire is expected by both the doctoral candidate and the members of the assessment committee. The chair of the public defence, the dean or his/her proxy, wears the dean's robe at the public defence.

  17. How to dress for a PhD defense? : r/fashionadvice

    Big congrats on reaching your PhD defense - what an achievement, especially in a STEM field with fewer women. When it comes to your attire, my personal leanings are towards the classics. A tailored sheath dress in a deep color, like navy or charcoal, might be a fantastic choice.

  18. Doctoral defence party

    The dress code indicated in the invitation should be followed. Doctoral thesis defence parties are no longer as formal as they used to be, but the preferences of universities, faculties and doctoral candidates vary a great deal.

  19. Practical matters concerning the PhD ceremony

    Rules for the PhD candidate and assistants. You must adhere to the following rules: Paranymphs: The PhD candidate must be accompanied by two assistants (paranymphs). Dress code: PhD candidates and assistants must wear a tailcoat with a black waistcoat, white bow tie and black socks, or appropriate attire for the ceremony.

  20. PhD defences (promoties)

    The public defence of a PhD thesis and award of the title "doctor" is taking place under the mandate of the Doctorate Board (by Dutch law WHW art. 7.18 and 7.19) and the Doctoral Regulations of the University of Twente. A PhD dissertation reflects the work of, on average, four years of scientific research and training. UT recognises diverse forms and formats of dissertations, including ...

  21. Get dressed for dissertation defense? : r/PhD

    As a man, I hate suits due to how uncomfortable they are and the questionable social aspect of mandating formal dress codes. When I do my defense, it'll probably be with a comfortable pair of straight leg jeans, an untucked, loose fitting linen buttoned shirt, and some comfortable boots or sneakers.

  22. The day of the PhD defence

    All you need to know about the day of your PhD defence: dress code, venue, PhD defence session and more.

  23. What to wear to a Master thesis defense? : r/germany

    Your clear answers to the questions & finishing up your defense on stipulated time is most important. polo shirt or casual dress shirt is enough dressing up. probably can do in a tshirt as well tbh. dressing up is usually only required when you defend your PhD, in which case suit and tie is the way to go.