Graduate School
Introductory Workshop for Research Supervisors
Date: 1st October 2012 & 28th January 2013
Venue: The Graduate School Training Room
Time: 9.45am - 4.00pm
Presenters: Various
This workshop is aimed mainly at new supervisors and supervisors new to the University of Portsmouth however other supervisors are also welcome to attend.
The workshop will provide a general introduction to issues involved in research supervision and to procedures at the University of Portsmouth. Participants will be provided with an overview of the developing national agenda for research degree programmes and with an account of research within the University of Portsmouth. An overview of University regulations and procedures will be provided as will ethical review procedures. Online research resources will be demonstrated including the recently acquired Epigeum resources. Participants will be given the opportunity to hear what makes an effective supervisor from both a supervisor's and student's perspective. Through the use of case studies and group discussion, participants will explore the most effective ways of dealing with problems which can arise as part of the supervision process.
Please book with the Graduate School.