The midway assessment is organized in two parts, and starts with a two-hour public seminar, followed by a closed meeting.
The purpose of the midway assessment is to evaluate the progress of the PhD project at a point when it is still possible to make small or more substantial changes.
Programme (note change of starting time):
09:15 - 10:00 Presentation by Alex Stevenson
10:00 - 10:45 Comments by, and discussion with, Rowan Oliver
10:45 - 11:15 Plenary discussion with the public
Following the Public event, there will be a closed meeting between the candidate, invited opponent, and supervisors (11:15-12:15).