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    Becoming a Strathclyde Supervisor
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    This workshop aims to provide an introduction to the practices and policies relating to supervising postgraduate research students at Strathclyde. This is a core workshop of the Strathclyde Supervisor Development Programme.

The next session will begin on 30/04/2024 at 10:00 AM
  
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Duration 1 half day

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Target Audience: All staff with a role in PG Research Supervision

This workshop will provide you with an introduction to the practices and policies relating to supervising postgraduate research students at the University of Strathclyde. This is a Core Workshop of the Strathclyde Supervisor Development Programme however it is also open to any member of staff interested in staying up to date with the current guidelines for supervision at Strathclyde.

By the end of the workshop participants will:

  • Understand the responsibilities of supervisors of postgraduate research students at Strathclyde
  • Understand Strathclyde practices in postgraduate research supervision
  • Be aware of the Strathclyde Policy and Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research Supervision
  • Be aware of the requirements of the PGCert in Researcher Professional Development
  • Have considered the purpose of postgraduate research

** This is a core module for the Strathclyde Supervisor Development Programme (see link to webpage below) **

 

It is not recommended that this course is used for "Refresher Training" if you have previously completed the Strathclyde Supervisor Development Programme.

If you are required to complete Refresher Training or are looking to continue your development as a Doctoral Supervisor it is recommend you book a workshop you have not yet attended within the Strathclyde Supervisor Development Programme to extend your development.

 

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our events and courses are accessible to all staff. If you feel you have a disability, health issue, or neurodivergent condition that may affect your ability to access, participate or engage in this course, please get in touch with us at osdu@strath.ac.uk to discuss your specific support requirements.



Delivered By: Dr Emma Compton-Daw, OSDU

Prerequisites

If you are taking this course as part of the Strathclyde Supervisor Development Programme to become a First or Second Supervisor (Link 1), you must track your progress via the Strathclyde Supervisor Development Programme Sharepoint Checklist https://strath.sharepoint.com/sites/rkedev/SitePages/Supervisor-Programme-Checklist.aspx. Before the course please take some time to familiarise yourself with the following resources, these will be used during the session. (Link 1) PGR Supervisory Agreement (Link2) General Regulations for Postgraduate Research Students (Link 3) Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research Students (Link 4)Strathclyde Doctoral School Information Supporting the PGR Journey

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Cancellation Policy

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your Department / School if you do not attend your place on the course. There will be no charge as long as you cancel your booked place before the event or notify our staff at osdu@strath.ac.uk that you can no longer attend.

A Department / School is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you are expected to attend ALL parts of the course.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of a course of 1-day duration or less. For some courses, there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking.