Research supervision
Role of a Research supervisor at °×С½ãÂÛ̳
Research student supervision is a core academic responsibility, requiring expertise in both teaching and research.Ìý
The relationship between aÌýsupervisor and a research studentÌýisÌýa unique oneÌýwith a range of responsibilities,Ìýincluding:Ìý
- ProvidingÌýstudentsÌýwith a thorough grounding in all aspects of research within the context of an academicÌýdisciplineÌý
- CreatingÌýa learning experience that is intellectually challenging and personally fulfillingÌý
- ProvidingÌýtimely andÌýconstructive feedbackÌýonÌýresearch design, methodologyÌýand writingÌý
- Offering encouragement andÌýongoingÌýsupportÌýfor both academic and non-academic challenges as appropriateÌý
- Supporting students to disseminate their researchÌý
- PreparingÌýstudentsÌýfor a range ofÌýcareersÌý
- Monitoring students’ progress and ensuringÌýthatÌýtheyÌýare able toÌýcomplete theirÌýdoctorateÌýin a timely manner.Ìý
At °×С½ãÂÛ̳ all students have at least two supervisors, typically a Principal and Subsidiary,Ìýbut there are many models of co-supervision. Increasingly, students may be part of aÌýThesisÌýCommittee, which can involveÌýthree or more supervisors taking on different roles and responsibilities.Ìý
Research supervision sits within a wide infrastructure of support for research studentsÌýprovided byÌýteams, includingÌýthe °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Doctoral School, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Student Support and Wellbeing,Ìý°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Organisational Development, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Careers and others.Ìý
The nature of the relationship means thatÌýsupervisors deal with a range of situations requiring a sensitive and informed approach. Ìý
See below for details ofÌýtraining andÌýresourcesÌýavailable to help you provide high quality research supervision. Ìý
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