You and your Supervisor (in-person)
Dr Molly Grace
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10am to 1pm
This course provides information and introduces strategies to enable DPhil students to develop an effective working relationship with their supervisor.
COURSE DETAILS
The supervisory relationship is key to the success of your DPhil and we know that positive and effective relationships contribute to the timely completion of the doctorate.
As with many things, the more you put into the relationship with your supervisor, the more you will benefit from it.
There is much you can do to be proactive and play and active role in the relationship.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
- Find information about University, divisional and departmental regulations and the supervisory relationship.
- Be aware of the student's areas of responsibility in the relationship.
- Take appropriate responsibility within the relationship.
- Develop a range of skills and strategies to manage relationships effectively.
- Find and make appropriate use of additional sources of help and support.
BOOKING INFORMATION
Booking will open at the beginning of Hilary Term.
INTENDED FOR
All DPhil students, primarily those in the early stages of their doctorate
DATE / TIME
25th Feb 2026 | 10.00 - 13.00
COURSE LEADER
Dr Molly Grace is a Lecturer in Biology at Oxford and Retained Lecturer at Pembroke College. Her research focuses on defining and measuring species recovery, including leading work on the IUCN Green Status of Species. She also teaches conservation, ecology, and science communication across Oxford’s biology programme.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
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