PhD Protocol

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PhD Defence Ceremony

The PhD ceremony takes place in public, in the presence of the College of Deans and/or the PhD Examining Committee, at a time fixed when the candidate is given permission to proceed to the PhD ceremony. PhD ceremonies are held in the University of Groningen’s auditorium at Broerstraat 5 in Groningen. In unforeseen circumstances, PhD ceremonies may be held elsewhere. The discussion is a dispassionate academic discussion. No disturbances from the audience other than opposition are permitted. During the PhD ceremony the chair, the supervisors (promotores), the members and guests of the PhD Examining Committee will wea