Course Details

Supervision Fundamentals For New Supervisors of Postgraduate Research Degrees (Part 1 Centralised training)

Who is this course aimed at?

Academic Staff - This course is essential for academic staff who are to become supervisors of postgraduate degrees and have not previously served in this capacity. (Those with prior experience as a Main Supervisor here at Huddersfield, or experienced supervisors new to Huddersfield, should attend: Supervision Training - For Experienced Supervisors of Postgraduate Research Degrees)

What is this course about?

The course covers the regulations, processes, and practicalities of managing supervision and supporting PGRs, offering ample opportunities for participant discussion and questions to the programme team.

This session is Part One of a two-part programme and is a centralised, live session via Teams delivered by the Graduate School. Part Two is School-based - tailored and conducted by colleagues within their respective Schools to address the specific contexts of PGRs in their disciplines (and is booked separately). Attendance on both parts is mandatory for staff to be confirmed as eligible to supervise.

PLEASE NOTE - if fewer than 10 people have signed up for the training, the event will not run.

Details of any pre-course/programme requirements

You will need to read some documentation prior to attending the programme which will be included in your joining instructions.

For all enquiries about supervisor training (including access to materials on Brightspace), please email graduateschool@hud.ac.uk.

Objectives

Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
  • Clarify the expectations regarding supervisory meetings, dealing with problems and how to record supervision (using SkillsForge).
  • Develop practical skills for managing supervision including ; suspensions, extensions, submissions pending, examination arrangements, outcomes, and academic English requirements and support.
  • Understand and apply the regulations, processes, and procedures related to postgraduate research supervision at Huddersfield.

Booking info:

27 November 2024 13:30 - 15:00 Places Remaining
Book your place

You can book your place on one of the courses above or add yourself to the waiting list using the "Book your place" button above.

Please note, if you experience difficulty in connecting to the waiting list, please log into MyHR separately and then click "Book your place" again. You can also contact people@hud.ac.uk if you require further assistance.

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