earned Ph.D. degree(в противоположность почетной степени: Princess Sirindhorn – who is herself the recipient of an earned Ph.D. degree as well as many honorary doctoral degrees – is highly regarded for her work in science, technology, industry and education in Thailand and internationally.snowleopard)
viva(short for "thesis defence at a viva voce" ("viva voce" Latin for "by live voice") e.g.: Take the preparation for your viva seriously and devote a substantial amount of time to it; Things you may wish to take into the viva: – your thesis – marked with post-its; – a list of questions that you might be asked and your planned responses; – any questions that you want to ask your examiners; – additional notes which you have made during your revision. Taras)
