{"id":164446,"date":"2026-08-27T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/?p=164446"},"modified":"2026-07-31T11:28:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:28:45","slug":"colloquium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/colloquium\/","title":{"rendered":"What Exactly Is a Colloquium?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6bd3tt-219200508b270b224ad36ee07d95222f\">\n.flex_cell.av-6bd3tt-219200508b270b224ad36ee07d95222f{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground:url(https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/student-kolloquium-1030x700.jpeg) 50% 0% no-repeat scroll 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type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l6dojbkm-d80e03cdcde1ffb7fe00bbb7ae862e4b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l6dojbkm-d80e03cdcde1ffb7fe00bbb7ae862e4b{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l6dojbkm-d80e03cdcde1ffb7fe00bbb7ae862e4b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l6dojbkm-d80e03cdcde1ffb7fe00bbb7ae862e4b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l6dojbkm-d80e03cdcde1ffb7fe00bbb7ae862e4b av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Exactly Is a Colloquium?<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-bc3d238cc5cfe9010debbaad5ba9c1b5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by <strong>Christina Pichler, Aug 27, 2026<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-bc3d238cc5cfe9010debbaad5ba9c1b5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a colloquium coming up but have never heard of one before, there&#8217;s no need to worry. In this guide, we&#8217;ll explain what a colloquium is, how it&#8217;s typically structured, and what you should pay attention to. With the right preparation, you&#8217;ll be ready to tackle this challenge and take another step towards successfully completing your degree.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class='flex_column_table av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-74fd4ddbe68bdafdcd324977a4306d13 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lx7w7x3n-55775d450699ed4fdf7b8118df91114c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#What Exactly Is a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Exactly Is a Colloquium?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#What Does a Typical Colloquium Look Like?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Does a Typical Colloquium Look Like?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#How Do I Prepare for a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Do I Prepare for a Colloquium?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Colloquium for Academic Papers: Common Questions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colloquium for Academic Papers: Common Questions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Dos &amp; Don'ts for Your Colloquium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dos &amp; Don&#8217;ts for Your Colloquium<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#What Should I Wear to a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Should I Wear to a Colloquium?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#How Can I Deal with Nervousness Before a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Can I Deal with Nervousness Before a Colloquium?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#Conclusion: Are You Ready for Your Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: Are You Ready for Your Colloquium?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#FAQs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-164446'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5313qhl-ea7f39b792e2cf436545f6c8601215ce\">\n.flex_column.av-5313qhl-ea7f39b792e2cf436545f6c8601215ce{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5313qhl-ea7f39b792e2cf436545f6c8601215ce av_one_full  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6bc2311b4b7cf6a59efa767d5c678437 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"What Exactly Is a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">What Exactly Is a Colloquium?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Meaning of &#8220;Colloquium&#8221;:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The word <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colloquium<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes from Latin and means &#8220;conversation&#8221; or &#8220;discussion.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a university context, a colloquium is an <\/span><b>academic discussion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> among teachers, students or experts. There is no standard format, duration, or structure. On the one hand, this gives you a lot of freedom for individual approaches; on the other hand, it can quickly feel overwhelming because there is no clear path to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have created a list of typical forms a colloquium may take at university, so that you can get a better understanding of this concept. A colloquium can take the form of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examination relating to an <\/span><b>academic thesis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g. bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s theses, etc.). Internationally, this type is often called a <\/span><b>thesis defence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>viva voce<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but Austrian universities commonly use the term &#8220;colloquium&#8221; for it as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussion or oral examination relating to an <\/span><b>academic paper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> completed during the semester. (e.g. seminar papers, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Exam) discussion at the end of a <\/span><b>course. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(e.g. oral exam, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic or scientific <\/span><b>debate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>expert discussion.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g. Mathematics Colloquium at the Faculty of Mathematics, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-41246adb82eb20f9271331161b8c66cb hr-short  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qap4v-7427962e9b5c871e3475ed8168a949dc '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"What Does a Typical Colloquium Look Like?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">What Does a Typical Colloquium Look Like?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The format of a colloquium depends on its purpose and the academic field. Depending on the type, the content, questions, and expectations may vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-79ff81c021393065cee878051452f6a6 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qcqj1-c440e7851ae4bdff68b4214c54077295 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>1. Colloquium: Oral Exam<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For oral exams, it is crucial that you know the material thoroughly. Here are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/learning-by-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some tips for memorising<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your study material!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact structure may vary depending on the professor. Most of the time, the professor will ask you <\/span><b>targeted questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about the study material or ask you to speak freely about a specific topic, which may then develop into an academic discussion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask other students for mock exams and about their experiences with this professor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-6890bf866f839e526d23f9a6e17f146f av_one_half  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-fd58292fb0645d9bd661401078ccc247\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-fd58292fb0645d9bd661401078ccc247 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-fd58292fb0645d9bd661401078ccc247 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-fd58292fb0645d9bd661401078ccc247 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-21  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-164439 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-164439 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">With the right preparation, you will successfully master your first colloquium! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qdf6g-41a81e03319d4efeda2ec9c96f0b1ac5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>2. Colloquium: Presentation and Discussion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your colloquium <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(thesis defence)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is part of an academic paper, then you are hopefully already an expert on that topic. Use <\/span><b>post-it notes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other tools to mark important passages that you are planning to talk about in your speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a visual aid is required, then you should start putting together your <\/span><b>PowerPoint presentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This also helps give your audience a better overview of the topic. Here are some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/presentation-skills-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for a successful presentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the setting, your presentation may last <\/span><b>5 to 15 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. During that time, you should talk about your <\/span><b>topic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (research questions, methodology, and results) and important aspects of your research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ask your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STUWO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> flatmates if they can listen to your presentation and give you constructive feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ma9tinqf-747629b580ded02aec0be8babed85ebf\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9tinqf-747629b580ded02aec0be8babed85ebf img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ma9tinqf-747629b580ded02aec0be8babed85ebf .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ma9tinqf-747629b580ded02aec0be8babed85ebf av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-164439 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-164439 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-pr\u00e4sentation-vortrag-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">With the right preparation, you will successfully master your first colloquium! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-10d6ab2bde8a6b8af5445d278dbf0a5d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-a2ed45ae9a390c72b9b9e16240e50171 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>3. Colloquium: Discussion &amp; Questions<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The questions asked after your presentation are a major part of your colloquium. Your audience may ask you <\/span><b>questions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or challenge your <\/span><b>arguments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Based on the findings of your work, you should be able to answer them to the best of your ability. This part can vary in length. It usually takes between <\/span><b>10 and 20 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Try to already think of questions that your audience may have during preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-a2ed45ae9a390c72b9b9e16240e50171 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>4. Colloquium: Expert Discussion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are attending a discussion with experts, professors and students, you should research the topic and read more about it, so that you can participate in the conversation. Universities will usually organise these events and invite experts to present their research and engage in discussions with students and the academic staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for publications by the speakers to get a feel for the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qfmf9-842c28201732caf9d1577bc8e9479722 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How Do I Prepare for a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">How Do I Prepare for a Colloquium?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you should develop a clear understanding of the format and requirements and be able to answer the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your colloquium a discussion, a presentation with a Q&amp;A, or an oral exam?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long is the presentation and the discussion supposed to be?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a visual presentation required? (PowerPoint, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which topics should you prepare? (e.g. material covered throughout the semester or a specific topic)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can prepare more efficiently if you know the <\/span><b>evaluation criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the colloquium. Ask your professor or fellow students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-av_hr-37ad758dcbb52864e764403f9366aa35 hr-short  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-97d7b0311ea64352f2c5408ed97957c0 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6bc2311b4b7cf6a59efa767d5c678437 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Colloquium for Academic Papers: Common Questions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Colloquium for Academic Papers: Common Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Q&amp;A, your audience wants to know more about your <\/span><b>research process<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (your choice of topic and methodology), your <\/span><b>results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their interpretation, and possible avenues for <\/span><b>future research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did you choose this topic?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why did you choose this method? What were the advantages and disadvantages?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To what extent are your results consistent with current research?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What implications do your findings have for current or future research?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which areas of research could build on your findings?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-1456b9cce326bdaa863b06e350b8326f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-1456b9cce326bdaa863b06e350b8326f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-1456b9cce326bdaa863b06e350b8326f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-1456b9cce326bdaa863b06e350b8326f av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-164436 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-164436 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-845x684.jpeg\" alt='' title='studentin-fragen-beantworten'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-845x684.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-495x400.jpeg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">With the right questions, you&#039;ll take your colloquium to the next level! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-a54534f37dc51cbf0eb6a4b304fdf653 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kwdh2d3p-2c392fa940c98a5c7afe02c3c0ee1c45\">\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-2c392fa940c98a5c7afe02c3c0ee1c45 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-kwdh2d3p-2c392fa940c98a5c7afe02c3c0ee1c45 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-kwdh2d3p-2c392fa940c98a5c7afe02c3c0ee1c45 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-37  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-164436 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-164436 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-1030x687.jpeg\" alt='' title='studentin-fragen-beantworten'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-1030x687.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-1500x1000.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/studentin-fragen-beantworten-705x470.jpeg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">With the right questions, you&#039;ll take your colloquium to the next level! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-94af8cf6914488984c70ba8b33658f5e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6bc2311b4b7cf6a59efa767d5c678437 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Dos &amp; Don'ts for Your Colloquium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Dos &amp; Don&#8217;ts for Your Colloquium<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A successful colloquium depends not only on your subject knowledge but also on good preparation and the way you present yourself during the conversation. Here are some key dos and don&#8217;ts to keep in mind to help you approach your colloquium with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-table av-2i5l38su-f82d5913153874b29b526e909c7a2086 main_color avia-pricing-table-container avia_pricing_default  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  avia-table-1'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Table\" ><div class=\"pricing-table-wrap\"><ul class='pricing-table avia-highlight-col'><li class='avia-heading-row'><div class='first-table-item'>Dos<\/div><span class='pricing-extra'><\/span><\/li><li class=''>Respect time limits<\/li><li class=''>Prepare presentation &amp; mark passages<\/li><li class=''>Answer all questions friendly<\/li><li class=''>Give a clear and structured presentation<\/li><li class=''>Participate proactively in the discussion<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pricing-table-wrap\"><ul class='pricing-table avia-highlight-col'><li class='avia-heading-row'><div class='first-table-item'>Don&#8217;ts<\/div><span class='pricing-extra'><\/span><\/li><li class=''>Extend your presentation to avoid questions<\/li><li class=''>Crammed PowerPoint presentation<\/li><li class=''>Get panicked because you can&#8217;t answer a question<\/li><li class=''>Read off of your notes<\/li><li class=''>Avoid eye contact<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-67ddri-48eadd876d12e819a4be49c39417a84f hr-short  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qhfq3-733daa9ebbe0457d9a12a54e9c22533d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"What Should I Wear to a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">What Should I Wear to a Colloquium?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right outfit for a colloquium should be neat, professional, and appropriate for the occasion. If you&#8217;re unsure what to wear, there&#8217;s one simple rule of thumb: business casual is almost always a safe choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, the level of formality depends on the type of colloquium you are attending. If you&#8217;re presenting your bachelor&#8217;s thesis or sitting a final oral examination, it&#8217;s a good idea to dress a little more formally. For subject discussions or research colloquia within your degree programme, the dress code is usually more relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suitable options include tailored trousers instead of jeans, a shirt or a simple polo shirt, paired with leather shoes or trainers. A blouse with tailored trousers or a simple skirt for a more feminine look is another great choice. You can complete your outfit with a blazer, although this is rarely essential. Most importantly, choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident, so you can focus on performing at your best during the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-av_hr-37ad758dcbb52864e764403f9366aa35 hr-short  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qi848-0deaf306f754e2ccf7f3f24ac9d0f652 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"How Can I Deal with Nervousness Before a Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">How Can I Deal with Nervousness Before a Colloquium?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling nervous before a colloquium is completely normal. Almost every student experiences some anxiety before an oral assessment or thesis defence. In fact, a certain level of nervousness can be beneficial since it helps you stay focused and alert. It&#8217;s only when anxiety becomes overwhelming that it can start to affect your performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to reduce uncertainty is through thorough preparation. If possible, collect questions from previous colloquia and think about how you would answer them. This will give you a better idea of the topics and types of questions you may be asked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also helpful to practise your presentation out loud several times, whether in front of your flatmates, friends, or family. Doing so will boost your confidence, help you speak more naturally, and prepare you to respond calmly to follow-up questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If exam anxiety is something you struggle with regularly, take a look at our article about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/overcome-test-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b> how to overcome exam anxiety<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more practical tips on managing stress and staying calm before your exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-av_hr-37ad758dcbb52864e764403f9366aa35 hr-short  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qjrq7-3f13f1c98babec6ad69a36b198e9d4d2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"Conclusion: Are You Ready for Your Colloquium?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Conclusion: Are You Ready for Your Colloquium?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A colloquium may seem overwhelming at first, but it&#8217;s usually not as intimidating as it appears. With good preparation, a bit of practice, and a clear understanding of what to expect, you&#8217;ll be well equipped to approach the discussion with confidence. The most important thing is to know your subject well and be able to explain your ideas and arguments clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you still have questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to ask your lecturers for advice. You can also find plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/exam-preparation-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">helpful tips on exam preparation in our blog.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='hr av-av_hr-37ad758dcbb52864e764403f9366aa35 hr-short  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-1d7a191295b59b2e4a61f3ad50de3ea0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ms8qkh5b-e525f69b722e6e830da0603eefd798bd '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"FAQs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-ms8qmjb2-acd564b01fa81397dfc3285eeef7639a  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ms8ql3he-de4419620e99903429800c6aca601fec'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is a colloquium?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is a colloquium?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is a colloquium?\">What is a colloquium?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A colloquium can be a <\/span><b>presentation with a follow-up discussion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as part of an event, but also an oral examination or <\/span><b>academic discussion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at university between teachers and students held at the end of a course or as part of the assessment of an academic paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ms8qlg2n-d9ac6b0d516b49895f8e8395351fef71'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What happens after the colloquium?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What happens after the colloquium?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What happens after the colloquium?\">What happens after the colloquium?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your colloquium is graded, then the teachers will decide your <\/span><b>grade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and record it in your academic record. Otherwise, your work is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ms8qlu4s-a064ced01ccb451b0e46c15c56d51585'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can you fail a colloquium?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can you fail a colloquium?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can you fail a colloquium?\">Can you fail a colloquium?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends on the <\/span><b>evaluation criteria<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If your colloquium is graded, then it is possible to fail the colloquium. Whether that also means that you fail the class depends on the grading scheme for the course. It is best to ask your teacher.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ms8qm6ya-274c09d1e3dcfadf40248305a9f06df5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What does the word &quot;Colloquium&quot; mean?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What does the word &quot;Colloquium&quot; mean?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What does the word &quot;Colloquium&quot; mean?\">What does the word \"Colloquium\" mean?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colloquium<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes from the Latin <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">colloquium<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning &#8220;conversation&#8221; or &#8220;discussion.&#8221; In a university context, it refers to an academic discussion in which students demonstrate their subject knowledge, defend their thesis, or exchange ideas with lecturers and experts. In Austria, the term &#8220;colloquium&#8221; is used as an umbrella term covering several of these formats. Including what would internationally be called a &#8220;thesis defence,&#8221; &#8220;viva voce,&#8221; or &#8220;oral exam.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-ms8qmino-59fe6cc0ebb3a18001d43b9072e64f29'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do you prepare for an oral exam?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do you prepare for an oral exam?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do you prepare for an oral exam?\">How do you prepare for an oral exam?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good preparation starts with a thorough understanding of your thesis or the exam material. Practise your presentation out loud several times, prepare for potential follow-up questions, and, if possible, review questions from previous oral exams. The more you rehearse the format and content, the more confident and relaxed you&#8217;ll feel during the actual exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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