Supervising Research Degree Students: Staff Development Programme Session 1,2,3
The University is pleased to offer a three-part development programme for staff involved in the supervision of postgraduate researchers (PhD and MPhil).
Sessions will be led by Dr Gwen Ineson, Senior Tutor in the Department of Education; Dr Paula Zwozdiak-Myers, Head of Doctoral Research in the Department of Education; and Dr Richard Dotor Cespedes, Associate Director of Academic and Student Administration.
The programme will explore the full postgraduate research supervisory journey. Topics will include recruitment and selection, induction and support, effective supervision practices, progression monitoring, and the examination process.
**Please book on to each session separately by scrolling to the bottom of this page**
Session 1: Getting Started with Supervision
9 December 2026, 10:00–12:00 in Bannerman Building, Room 213
Session 2: Supporting and Supervising Research Students
24 March 2027, 11:30–12:30 in Eastern Gateway Building, Room 003a
Session 3: Progression and Examination
28 April 2027, 10:00–12:00 in Bannerman Building, Room 213
Aimed at
This programme is open to all staff with an interest in postgraduate research supervision, including: • Staff who are new to supervising postgraduate researchers • Academic staff considering taking on a supervisory role • Experienced supervisors, particularly those who mentor and support colleagues who are new to supervision • Research Development Advisors • Professional Services staff who support postgraduate research students and supervisorsAims & Objectives
The programme provides an opportunity to develop knowledge of University procedures, share good practice, and strengthen the support provided to our postgraduate research community.