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I'm currently a PhD student in Italy, but I then spent a year in the UK as a Marie Curie Fellow. My PhD is nearly completed (written 70,000 words), but my supervisor in Italy refused to read it. So I was actually thinking of getting a transfer to one of the UK university. Has anyone done that? Is it feasible? Thanks guys

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Hi Nick, it sounds like you are having a tough time. What's going on with your supervisor?! Why is she/he refusing to read it? Is there anyone else who can help you through these last few stages? Have you spoken to another academic at your university about your supervisory problems?

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I agree with Ann - contact the university about your supervisor.
Can't imagine another university would accept you at this stage in your thesis.

G

Thanks Ann and Mia
The problem with my supervisor is that he's changed his research interests and simply is not interested in what I'm doing.

G

As to the administration -- the head of my department in Italy is the former roomate of my supervisor from their university times, so I guess complaining to him won't do me any good.
The reason why I asked about the transfer is because there are quite a few Italian people who do their second PhD in the UK. I could always go for this option (the difference is that this will be my first one), but wouldn't like to loose 2 years (minimal registration)

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