You and Your Supervisor

COURSE DETAILS

The course will help students to: 

• Source and make use of University, divisional and departmental rules, regulations and other formal information about the supervisory relationship 

• Recognise the division of responsibility between themselves and their supervisor 

• Take responsibility for their side of the relationship 

• Practice skills and strategies to manage relationships effectively 

• Access other sources of help and support if they experience problems with the supervisory relationship 

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. 

The course will cover: 

• Where to find key information about guidance and the responsibilities within the supervisory relationship, including rules and regulations 

• Who is responsible for what 

• Skills and strategies for managing relationships effectively 

• Where to go for help if you experience problems.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the session participants will be able to 

• Find information about University, divisional and departmental rules, regulations and the supervisory relationship
• Be aware of the student’s areas of responsibility in the supervisory relationship
• Take appropriate responsibility in the supervisory relationship
• Develop a range of skills and strategies to manage relationships effectively
• Find and make appropriate use of additional sources of help and support.

All DPhil students, but primarily those in the early stages of their doctorate

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Melanie Ghoul, Department of Zoology

Information about the next scheduled course, and how to apply for a place, are in our course programme. This course usually takes place during Hilary Term. If it isn't currently appearing in the course programme, please keep checking back. 

 B1, B2, D1

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