A while ago we started to run regular webinars. In the webinars we adopted a mix of presentation and structured discussion. As feedback suggests this approach has been very much welcome and the webinars prove to be useful beyond the subject focus. They allow students in making sense of their own development, provide some guidance and enabled them to compare themselves against their peers using our tips and examples. Some of you also pointed out your interest in having an additional space that would allow for a more frequent meeting up, in support of ongoing discussions, and where to collect […]

When it comes to Quantitative Research, many students want to rush straight into doing a questionnaire to collect data for their study. However, a lot of pre-work and planning is needed in undertaking a solid quantitative study. Some students believe the methodological approach of doing a quantitative study means they need to have numerical or quantitative skills. This is not the case. The focus should be on understanding the principles of quantitative study. DoctorateHub are providing a webinar to try and demystify the above by introducing participants to the principles and approaches in the design and implementation of Quantitative Research, […]

On Saturday, 22nd September 2018, the DoctorateHub held an interactive webinar on Developing your Thesis Proposal. Dr Andreas Meiszner outlined the need to establish a solid grounding for developing the thesis proposal through a systematically developed proposal, understanding the right size of the thesis research project, and being aware of and how to avoid the various pitfalls along the way. Differentiating the problem from the question, identifying whether the problem is the start or end point, sourcing key literature at the boundaries, identifying related studies, establishing the appropriate sizing of the research project, assuring action research compliance within the research […]

The Doctoral Thesis Proposal is the first step in the final thesis journey. Getting it right from the start reduces the false starts and rework during the thesis process. Identifying the organisational environment you are dealing with, your place within that environment and your ability to influence any change undertaken all contribute to the success of your research. Defining the research problem grounded in academic literature, along with your action research orientation and appropriate methods are all components of the thesis proposal; as is identifying how the research relates to the design, implementation/evaluation of the resultant managerial action. This overall […]

The DoctorateHub provided Doctoral tutors/academics for a residency held in partnership with the University of Liverpool (UoL) UK for DBA students across all stages of their doctoral journey from 10th to 14th September 2018. The agenda covered five days focused on the DBA thesis, from proposal through to Viva. Interactive topics included: writing and presenting conference papers, understanding the expectations and lifecycle of the thesis process, exploring action research, the ethical approval process, research problem statements and research questions, data analysis and findings, and what to expect at the Viva Voce examination. Participants also presented various stages of thesis progress […]

On Saturday, the 25th August 2018, the DoctorateHub held an interactive webinar on My Viva is soon, and now? to a receptive group of participants. Three academics took us through an overview of the basics of a Viva, including the types of questions to expect and how to prepare for the Viva. This was then built on through the reflections of a graduate on his personal Viva experience, with associated tips to reduce the level of corrections. Rounding this out, we heard from the perspective of a supervisor and examiner. To close out, questions were posed and responded to. These […]

You’ve completed your thesis and submitted, now the Viva is upon you. Viva can be daunting. Viva examiners want to know that it is your work, you understand what you have written and are able to defend it. They may also explore how you placed your work in relation to the wider research field, along with future publication and research options. Preparation is key to performance at you Viva. The Doctorate Hub team will hold a live, interactive webinar on the My Viva is soon, and now?, on Saturday, the 25th August 2018, at 12noon UK time. The Viva webinar […]

I have started the Thesis journey in May 2013 and finished in March 2018. Throughout this long period there were some good and bad times, fast movements and slow ones, challenges and opportunities but at the end I have achieved the goal and obtained the degree.   I started the journey with a good pace and determination until May 2014 where I lost a little baby before being born due to issues with my wife’s pregnancy. It was really difficult time which lasted for almost for 9 months. Afterwards, I joined a new job in an “executive capacity” which added […]

On Saturday, 28th July 2018 the DoctorateHub presented a webinar on Chapter Content and Order. The webinar provided an overview of the fundamental differences between PhDs that generate generalizable and defensible knowledge and DBAs that create actionable knowledge applicable to a particular issue or organisation; the similarities and differences in thesis structure in terms of chapters; and offered one view of the DBA that aligns to the Laureate/University of Liverpool’s view on how a structure might look. We explored content of the various chapters from a DBA perspective, taking an action research focus. Discussion included the order of the literature […]

After identifying your problem, developing your thesis proposal, undergone the approval process and considered the structure of your thesis. It is now time to put pen to paper…. The Doctorate Hub team will hold a live, interactive webinar on the Chapter Content and Order, on Saturday, the 28th July 2018, at 12noon UK time. The Chapter Content and Order webinar will compare traditional PhD and DBA chapters, then cover the content of the various chapters from a DBA perspective, taking an action research focus. To register click here. Once registered, participants will be forwarded the webinar link to dial into. […]