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Bring own copy of thesis to viva?
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Had my viva yesterday and would definitely say take your thesis in. My supervisor advised that I remove any post-it notes from it first though. I also took in copies of additional data.

The nocturnal workers' thread
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Me too! It's got a bit extreme though, going to bed at 8am after a night of thesis-writing is OK apart from when the rest of the world wants to bother you during the 9-5 zone

Anyone else working this weekend?
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Hey PinkNeuron, I'm at it with brains this weekend too! Mainly sectioning them though, but am desperately trying to generate a few more results before it's all over in July.

Third Year Blues...
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Might not be able to advise you, but can reassure you that you're not alone. I've got 3 months left, no papers, few results, and am finding it impossible to write (my internet being down for over 2 weeks hasn't helped ). It took me a year to optimise an assay and I've had very little supervision, in fact my supervisor wouldn't believe me when I pointed out the project was based on a fallacy anyway! Guess all you can do is give it your best shot and realise that most people seem to feel inadequate and think they don't have enough data, but still get through.

BORED!! of writing up!
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Me! I'm bored of it all too, and find it much more important to sweep the rug than actually work on my thesis. The concept that it will be ready by July is a joke actually, especially as I've only done 20 pages!

Donut introduces herself :) Hello
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Yo Donut! I remember you too, as I was trying to clarify if you were a ring or jammy variety. Welcome back

Having a really horrid day...
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Hoping you're both feeling better soon. Remember things are constantly changing, so although you may feel crap now, that will pass.

Thank you everyone
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Awesome news! Well done Doc

PhD viva on Monday
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You still in there, DJW?
Rooting for you

What "Ch" unes have people got on today?
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Energising tunes required for Pea and Chrisolinki then...how about Primal Scream, Movin' on Up?

What "Ch" unes have people got on today?
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Pea, what you doing up at 8am on a sunday? Sounds like you need to stick some chill out tunes on and tuck yourself back in bed till a respectable hour

PhD viva on Monday
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Buy the trousers you want, DJW. It'll bring you some happiness that might help your viva performance! All the very best for monday

What "Ch" unes have people got on today?
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DanB, maybe intersperse 'mooncups' with a few 'keepers', and that'll throw me.
Musically, I'm in a Brian Eno mood today, in an attempt to ease 'experiments not working, help I've only got 6 months left' stress.

They didn't lie...
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Glad you're feeling a tad better SixKitten. Try not to worry folks, as our feelings are normal, and you've all got a lot longer to sort it out than the 6 months left of my project! Solidarity chickens

They didn't lie...
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I can empathise, SixKitten. I'm in exactly the same situation and don't have a clue what to put for my thesis plan as there is no structure to all the bitty work I've been doing. It puts you on a mighty downer and starting the writing seems impossible and pointless. I'm also battling cos my supervisor doesn't believe her original plan wont work, despite me plonking papers on her desk arguing my case. The project is a joke (but it's not a funny one ). All we can do is make a start, keep going, and have the occasional wine & choc blowout to retain our sanity. My thoughts are with you.