Your Successful DPhil (online)
Dr Catherine Seed
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
This course will help you kick-start your DPhil.
course details
This session will set you up to make a success of your DPhil. It will familiarise you with University structures, information and resources, and get you thinking about how best to set yourself up now for a successful DPhil.
You’ll find out about the context of your DPhil and the support available to you; about how to take control, assess your skills and develop them further; how to approach your supervisory relationship; and how to plan and manage your DPhil project.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this session you will:
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Understand what makes a successful DPhil.
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Be aware of the divisional structure, and of divisional resources available to you.
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Meet and connect with fellow students.
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Assess your skills and experience and identify areas for development.
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Be aware of the supervisor’s perspective and develop strategies to manage your relationship effectively.
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Develop strategies and use tools to support the planning of your DPhil project.
BOOKING INFORMATION
intended for
First and second year DPhils.
Other courses that you may find useful, particularly in third and fourth year:
You and your Supervisor (in-person)
Completing Your DPhil (in-person)
Viva practice and preparation (in-person)
You and your Supervisor (in-person)
DATE/TIME
28th Jan 2025 | 09.30 - 12.30
TERMS & CONDITIONS
When registering for this course, please check our Terms and Conditions.
RDF SKILLS
B1, B2,
The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) provides a framework for planning and supporting the personal, professional and career development of graduate students and research staff. See the the following for more details:
- The Researcher Development Framework page.
- Vitae (Vitae is a national organisation dedicated to realising the potential of researchers through supporting their professional and career development.).