January 13th, 2025, Serdang – The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) through its Putra Sarjana seminar has organised a seminar entitle Conquering Thesis and Viva Voce. The seminars that focus on writing techniques, postgraduate academic processes, personal values, and effective communication are occasionally held for free, for current UPM postgraduates.

The seminar was conducted by Prof. Dr. Zuriati Ahmad Zukarnain, Deputy Dean (Academic, Curriculum & Data) School of Graduate Studies, Universiti Puta Malaysia . Prof. Dr. Zuriati Ahmad Zukarnain has emphasized the appropriate techniques in preparing for and facing a viva voce. Other than that, the seminar also aim to Equip postgraduate students with essential knowledge, strategies, and practical tips to successfully navigate the thesis writing process and effectively prepare for the viva voce (oral defense), in order to enhance academic performance, build confidence, and ensure timely graduation.This nerve-wrecking stage of the postgraduate study is often the concern of students, hence, was clearly explained by the guest speaker through this Conquering Thesis & Viva Voce session.

The seminar was conducted physically at the Putra Sarjana Room, School of Graduate Studies, UPM from 9.30 a.m till 11.00 a.m. The 2 hours sharing session ended with a photography and Q&A session by the students.

Date of Input: 13/01/2025 | Updated: 16/04/2025 | aslamiah