Starting the PGR journey – establishing supervisory roles and responsibilities

In preparation for this session, we ask that you please look at the following resources. These will form the starting point for our discussions on the day.

Watch this video where Kay Guccione from University of Glasgow introduces the kinds of questions to ask and conversations to have with your students at the start of the PGR journey: https://youtu.be/NQIPtgxoLRs
Complete the brief PGR Journey e-learning module here on Canvas - were there any surprises or questions? module link
Read this report, where Hallberg et al report on a series of interviews with supervisors and their PhD students about the role and expectations of supervision: link to report

In the seminar session, we will discuss your expectations or questions of your role as a PGR supervisor and how to get the PGR journey off to a good start. At the seminar, we will also have several challenging scenarios for you to discuss. Please do bring your own examples as well if you wish.

Further resources and suggested reading

Johansen et al. (2019) Team supervision of doctoral students: a qualitative inquiry. International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 14, 69-84, doi: 10.28945/4177

Parker-Jenkins (2018) Mind the gap: developing the roles, expectations and boundaries in the doctoral supervisor-supervisee relationship. Studies in Higher Education, 43(1), 57-71, doi: 10.1080/03075079.2016.1153622

Slides from seminar session held September 2022: seminar PGR journey Sept 22.pptx