A session available for academic staff to help encourage quality supervision of research students.

Objective:

• To provide practical insight and understanding of some skills doctoral students are expected to develop during their PhD
• To stimulate supervisors’ ability to provide opportunities for professional development and guide their students to prepare themselves for the current job market

The session comprises a brief presentation followed by a group discussion. Topics covered include:

• Overview of the discussion concerning the needs of students enrolled in doctoral programmes
• Overview of frameworks that state key skills students are expected to develop: Join Skills Statement (The UK Research Councils), the Researcher Development Statement (Vitae), others
• Some strategies to provide professional development

**Please make sure you cancel your booking if you are unable to attend. You can withdraw simply by clicking on the link in the registration confirmation email you will receive.