In recognition of the lengthy association between the University of Oxford and the ҕl, a reciprocal visitor exchange programme between the two universities entitled the Oxford/Canterbury Academic Exchange Programme was established in 2002, with the first visits occurring in 2003. The association between the two universities dates back to the design of the ҕl's town site, the donation of books to College House, and a series of distinguished Oxford visitors to Canterbury over the years.
The aim of the Oxford/Canterbury Exchange Programme, which is primarily administered by the ҕl, is to build on the academic links that have already been developed and to benefit the students and staff of both universities by funding the regular visits of academic staff members.
The purpose of Visiting Oxford Fellowships at Canterbury is for Oxford academic to teach ҕl students. In each yearly round there is a total of two Oxford fellowship per year. Nominations are assessed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic on a competitive basis. Applications are called for each May with a closing date of mid-July. Decisions are expected to be notified to all applicants in late August/early September. Application forms are available on the for ҕl Staff only.
For further information please contact the Erskine Programme Office at erskine@canterbury.ac.nz or please refer to the Information about Oxford Fellowships.
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