Supervisors play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of researchers, yet their responsibilities can be highly demanding. Supervisors balance multiple tasks, such as providing mentorship, conducting their own research, managing administrative duties, and often teaching. Appropriate support for superviors is essential to ensure supervisors can maintain the quality of guidance for their students, preventing burnout and foster a healthy academic environment.
Below links to professional development opportunities and Teams to support supervisors:
Mandatory Supervisor training (to be completed every 5 years)
Practical People Management and Supervision: an online course designed to help you in managing and supervising researchers and academic staff with specific guidance on understanding and supporting neurodiversity. To access use code ANABJKGE
Key PGR Contacts
Postgraduate Research College
Student Advice and Support
Registry Student Learning Services
PGR and Staff Equality Networks
Research & Innovation