illuminating science

So my exciting news is that I’ve (finally!) received my PhD reports back. Both were very positive, and had only minor changer or additions to suggest. The reports were sent to the Dean (head) of my Faculty, who recommended that upon making the changes suggested I receive a Doctorate! So that means very shortly I’m going to be a fully fledged Dr!

The other recommendations the examiners could have returned can be found here. Basically, in terms of accepting it, they could either have approved it outright, suggested minor changes (as they did for me) or suggest more significant revisions which would make the thesis acceptable. If they didn’t think a thesis appropriate, then they could require the student to revise and resubmit it for a second examination, or they could fail it outright (Roughly translated as, “No chance. Ever.”). The latter rarely happens however - your supervisor usually keeps you well on track!

I’ve nearly finished my corrections, so the end of a nearly four year effort is nigh!