I agree. I have also sat in on the presentations, and I would think 20 - 25 mins would be appropriate.

The panel don't want to be bored! They just want to get a sample of your ideas, work and style not every detail.

It an opportunity to show yourself off and your personality and that you would be an asset to the department. If you can leave them wanting more you've done a good job!

Good Luck!

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Thanks everyone!
I have enough to worry about so don't want to have to worry about this too! I know I shouldn't worry about small things but when your stressed out small things seem like a big deal!

Hey everyone,
This is a question for the girls! What do you wear to a conference dinner and reception?
I'm 24 so want to dress my age and look good but look appropriate. I can't ask my supervisor as it wouldn't really be a topic that we would discuss!
I don't particularly like to wear black and I'm not a person who wears business type clothes or formal trousers. I would prefer smart jeans and heels or dresses but not trousers if you understand what I mean???? I'm quite tall so trousers aren't really a look that suits me.
Can I wear a top and smart jeans with heels to the reception? (I'm guessing these are normally quite casual?)
Is a knee length dress best to wear to the dinner?
Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone! I have a presentation coming up soon so am a bit nervous about it! I don't mind answering the questions its giving the presentation that makes my very uneasy! In general I'm a confident outgoing person, but turn into the exact opposite when I have to present. Is there anybody who felt like this who can now give a confident presentation? Is there hope for me????

Hi,
Just wondering do many of you suffer with presentation nerves and if so any advice or tips that worked for you?
Thanks everybody!

So I'm really not the only one that feels like I wasted a year???!!!!

I also have my upgrade next week and am so worried about it! I feel like I know nothing and that everyone else around me is doing just fine....

I really have not achieved much in first year and feel under so much pressure now. I don't see how i'll get my upgrade and every actually get my PhD!

HALT

Hi Everybody!
Just wondering how does your department treat you? What facilities do they provide for you- like photocopying, printing, your own desk etc? Also are you treated as equals with the staff?