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PhD promotion during corona, 8 frequently asked questions

As a PhD student you put a lot of effort in obtaining your PhD. On a daily base you are working on making your promotion a success. It not only takes a lot of time, but also blood, sweat and tears. When the end is nearby, you want nothing more than to graduate successfully. But […]

Designing a cover for your thesis

The cover of your thesis is the first thing the reader sees. It gives a positive first impression or not… It is important to think carefully about look and feel. It is important to choose an image or text that provides a good first sight. But how do you make a great cover for your thesis?

The layout of your thesis: where to start?

Your dissertation has been approved and the PhD ceremony has been scheduled. Now it is a matter of finishing. Preparing your dissertation, sending invitations, choosing a good outfit ... It is quite a change after three years putting every word on a scale. In this article you will find tips for the design of your PhD.

Checklist for completion of your thesis

The completion of your promotion is a busy period. There are many things that need to be arranged. No wonder many PhD students get stressed. With this checklist you can be sure that you have arranged the most important matters properly.

Printing and delivery times of your thesis. What do you have to take into account?

Another step closer! You have chosen Gildeprint as the printer for your thesis. A good choice if you ask us😊 But what should be done now? How do we proceed? When can you expect the printed copies? It makes sense that you would like answers to these questions. That is why we will tell you […]

What is the role of a paranymph during your promotion?

Perhaps you have already experienced a PhD thesis defence. You may have noticed that, in addition to the PhD student, there are some more people in formal attire. In some situations the persons in question also have the task to read some statements or passages from the thesis. Who are these people and why are […]

How do I submit my PhD thesis?

It’s time! You have finished writing and your PhD thesis is ready to be printed. You have found the right printer to bundle your ‘baby’ into a book: your very own PhD thesis! But what should you do now? What will be the next step? Having a PhD thesis printed is not something you do […]

How many copies of my PhD thesis do I need?

How many copies of my PhD thesis do I need? It’s a wrap! Many, often lonely, hours behind your computer. It has cost you blood, sweat and perhaps some tears, but the writing is finished, the content has been approved by the reading committee: your PhD thesis can be printed! The moment that you have […]

Printing a PhD: things you need to know for a great impression

After at least four years of research, it is so far: your dissertation is finally finished. Now it's time to print the thesis. It is customary to do that in the form of a booklet. You can send your thesis online to the print operator. They check your dissertation-pdf and advises you on choosing the paper and the printing and binding method. In this article you will find more information that you can help with printing your thesis.