Sessions for supervisors
Sessions available for academic staff to help encourage quality supervision of research students.
The Faculty of Graduate Research provides skills-development opportunities for research supervisors throughout the year. Each session comprises a brief presentation followed by an insightful discussion on a particular topic relevant to research supervision.
Our sessions are an opportunity to examine the evidence base for good practices in supervision, interact with other supervisors, and encourage knowledge-sharing—identifying and sharing good practice. They provide an avenue to exchange inspiration and refine skill sets.
- Note: For detailed information about the examination process, be sure to explore our comprehensive recording, which thoroughly outlines each step of the procedure.
Here is a list of sessions offered in 2025. To sign up, click the session of your choice.
| Month | Date | Topic | Find out more and register |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 27 Feb | Research supervision as a pedagogical encounter | |
| March | 27 Mar | Research ethics (Special session for the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation) | |
| April | 17 Apr | Key ingredients for effective supervision' (Special session for the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation) | |
24 Apr | Orientation to PGR supervision | ||
| May | 29 May | Boosting your students writing productivity | |
| June | 26 Jun | Supervision success: Mastering meetings, feedback, and conflict management | |
| July | 31 Jul | Key Administration and navigating the Oral Examination (Special session for the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation) | |
| September | 04 Sept | AI and Academic Integrity: Guidelines for responsible use | |
| 30 Sept | How to help your students with their professional development | ||
| October | 30 Oct | Orientation to PGR supervision | |
| November | 27 Nov | Crafting winning ethics applications |