Sessions for Supervisors

Sessions available for academic staff to help encourage quality supervision of doctoral students

The Faculty of Graduate Research (FGR) provides skills-development opportunities for supervisors throughout the year. We offer sessions specially designed for academic staff to support them in their role as supervisors and help encourage quality supervision of research students. Each session comprises a brief presentation followed by a discussion on a particular topic relevant to supervision. Our sessions are an opportunity to examine the evidence base for good practices in supervision, interact with other supervisors, encourage knowledge sharing (identifying and sharing good practice) and share inspiration and skill sets.

To participate in a session for doctoral supervisors, registration is mandatory. To sign up, click the session of your choice.

MonthDateTopicFind out more and register
February22/02/23

28/02/23
Orientation to PGR SupervisionRegistration closed
How to work with someone new and maximize your chances for success: Student-Supervisor partnershipsRegistration closed
March23/03/23

31/03/23
The Oral Defence: Notes for supervisorsRegistration closed
Doctoral Supervision: The first monthsRegistration closed
April28/04/23Dealing with different types of studentsRegistration closed
May31/05/23How to help your students writeRegistration closed
June07/06/23

30/06/23
Orientation to PGR SupervisionRegistration closed
Supporting your students in their Professional DevelopmentRegistration closed
July19/07/23

31/07/23
The Oral Defence: Notes for supervisorsRegistration closed
Conflicts in doctoral supervisionRegistration closed
August25/08/23Your own practiceRegistration closed
September29/09/23Doctoral supervision as a pedagogical encounterRegistration closed
October19/10/23

31/10/23
Orientation to PGR SupervisionRegister here
Effective supervision meetings and monitoring student progressRegister here
November08/11/23

17/11/23
The Oral Defence: Notes for SupervisorsRegister here
Digital technology and PhD supervisionRegister here