Working with your Supervisor New
Description
The student-supervisor relationship is vital for success in all research degree programmes. However, the exact role of the supervisor is often unclear and sometimes it may feel as though you are not getting the support you need. This can be frustrating for students and supervisors alike, and can lead to a negative doctoral experience.
Target audience
All PhD students
Objectives
- Consider various aspects of the student-supervisor relationship and identify potential areas of conflict or misunderstanding
- Explore ways of dealing with conflict and promoting understanding
- Discuss how to use their own initiative to ensure that they are getting the type of supervision they require at any given time
- Receive practical advice on how to get the most out of supervisory meeting and manage a supervisory team.
Format
Participative workshop, comprising information-giving and activities.
Duration
One 2 hour session
Frequency
This course is scheduled to run twice per term
Events available