FBMH Academic Development Programme - RE12: PGR Student Supervision: Foundations of good supervisory practice
| Dates: | 6 May 2026 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 12:00 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff |
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| Speaker: | Lizzy Cottrell, Alison Cox |
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Overview
Supervising postgraduate research students is a rewarding but complex role — one that demands both confidence and competence to guide students effectively through their research journey.
This workshop is designed to help you build a strong foundation in supervisory skills, enhancing both the student experience and research outcomes while aligning your practice with institutional standards and sector best practices.
Intended learning outcomes
- Deciding who to supervise, what to supervise and being supported in your development
- Establishing and maintaining good supervisory practice
- Starting to supervise - the importance of clear objectives
- Concepts of research: choosing research methodologies and methods
- Supervisory roles and dialogues - empowerment or challenge?
Please register to attend using the link:
https://app.manchester.ac.uk/training/profile.aspx?unitid=3519&parentId=4&returnId=4&returntxt=Return+To+Search&returnQs=%3fterm%3dRE12%26org%3d0
Speakers
Lizzy Cottrell
Role: Doctoral Academy Lead for PGR Research Culture
Alison Cox
Role: PGR Operations Manager (Funded/External Programmes)
Travel and Contact Information
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3.44B
Simon Building
