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Transfer of Status

Research Skills

Thursday, 29 November 2018, 1pm to 4pm

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Course Aims

  • To inform students of transfer of status formalities and University regulations. 
  • To assist students in transfer of status preparations.
  • To allow students to hear the opinions of transfer of status assessors and previous students.

Course Format

This course will take place as a workshop, which will involve presentations and informal discussions, with free rein for students to ask questions throughout.

Assessors can 'red flag' problems that have occurred in the past, but they can also discuss what makes for an excellent candidate and successful transfer viva. There will be chance for informal discussions with transfer assessors and a member of the Graduate Studies Office.

Course length

Approximately 3 hours

Participant numbers

Maximum 20 

Booking Instructions

Step-by-step guidelines on how to book a Skills Training course.

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Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to all MSD Skills training courses attendees.

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Events from across the University

Research Practice e-learning courses are available to all research staff and students at the University. You can self-enrol at Research Practice Training.

Getting started: beginning your DPhil life in Oxford as you mean to go on – finding a work life balance and looking after your emotions, Getting on: managing professional relationships (supervisors, lab, peers), preparing emotionally for transfer of status, and dealing with DPhil crises along the way, Getting finished – preparing emotionally for submission, your viva, and life after the DPhil. To book visit Workshops and Groups | University Counselling Service

Department of Continuing Education offers Graduate School training programme is for Oxford University postgraduate students. For more details see here.