Innovative Approach to PhD Supervision Training and Practice
Explore a transformative project focusing on enhancing doctoral education through innovative PhD supervision training and practice. Discover the impact of tailored resources, expert guidance, and collaborative initiatives in shaping the future of doctoral studies. Embrace the evolving landscape of academia with a strong emphasis on quality supervision, research ethics, and diversified learning experiences for doctoral candidates and postdocs.
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Course PhD Supervision Pirjo Nikander Tampere University 13/04/2025 1
Filling a definite need An increasing demand for new, more networked, online resources for researchers at PhD, post-doctoral and more senior levels across disciplines. Doctoral education in a transition point between older master- apprentice model and a mixed model that also include formal training and shared supervisory responsibilities. 13/04/2025 This project has received funding from the European Union`s Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society programme under grant agreement no. 872483
EUA-CDE survey Q12A. Please identify which of the following topics you consider most important for doctoral education at your institution. Please indicate max.3-4. 60% 53% 41% 42% 35% 32% 40% 30% 20% 11% 17% 10% 20% 15% 9% 11% 7% 10% 6% 5% 2% 3% 3% 5% 1% 0% 1% 4% 0% Quality of Supervision Enabling d.c. get international Funding of doctoral candidates Research Ethics and Integrity Attracting d.c. from abroad Collaboration with other uni Collaboration with non-uni partners Co-tutelles/Joint doctorates Mental Health and Wellbeing Supporting postdocs Research Assessment Open Science Equality and Diversity Participation-EU Framework Digitalisation Societal Engagement Sustainable Development Goals Funding of doctoral schools FAIR Data and RDM Science Communication Collaboration with other services Entrepreneurship Innovation Ecosystems Citizen Science Green Transformation within the university Programmes experience
Course format PhD supervision training practice remains heterogeneous across European universities. Course on PhD supervision was designed as a malleable resource bank that can be tailored towards various local and national needs. Not one size fits all Built around 6 short videos, assignments, peer group 13/04/2025 discussions, key readings, and exercices This project has received funding from the European Union`s Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society programme under grant agreement no. 872483 4
Part 1: Introduction to doctoral education and supervision (at your university) Focus on the local guidelines, best practices, rights and responsibilities of all parties Local teacher/fascilitator collects local materials to make sure participants know the frame and regulations Experts from the library, data management, ethics boards, career training and HR can be invited to help 13/04/2025 broaden the scope beyond pedagogics. This project has received funding from the European Union`s Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society programme under grant agreement no. 872483 5
Part 2: Personal development in supervision Support the self-orientated personal development process as the PhD supervisor Peer group discussions central: dealing with challenges & coming up with solutions through case work Provides supporting examples of modes of feedback, 13/04/2025 group supervision and shared supervision. This project has received funding from the European Union`s Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society programme under grant agreement no. 872483 6
Part 3: Regional collaboration in doctoral education Practices and examples in cross-organisational collaboration Encouraging workshop-based outreach to the non-academic sector, business and non-academic supervisors Supporting doctoral candidates in their career planning and with links to industry and society at large. 13/04/2025 This project has received funding from the European Union`s Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society programme under grant agreement no. 872483 7
Implementation Suitable for online and face-to-face training courses, as self- training material, and as a resource used collectively to spark informal conversation on supervision Expert teachers are invited to add local materials, and exercises according to goals and target groups Credit allocation needs to be calculated case-by-case and a 13/04/2025 certificate template is provided for potential local use. This project has received funding from the European Union`s Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society programme under grant agreement no. 872483 8
