The objective of the course is to expand participants’ strategies and methods in supervision. 

Learning outcome

• Align supervision with the rules and regulations for the PhD education including expectations for research integrity
• Have tools to align expectations for supervision with students
• Have tools and strategies to develop students’ skills and independence in writing
• Have communication tools that ensure progression in supervisory meetings and enhance students’ independent thinking
• Be able to identify and manage conflicts and crises that may appear during a PhD education

Content

The course is highly practical in content through the discussion and testing of methods and tools in supervision. Session 1 covers the most essential elements of PhD supervision and brings experienced and inexperienced supervisors up to date on developments and research in the area. It has three main elements:

1. the optimal use of (and alignment with) the rules and regulations of a PhD education,
2. managing the process of supervision (e.g. aligning expectations, handling cultural differences, ensuring academic development, managing crises and conflicts) and
3. communication skills (e.g. questioning techniques). Session 2 - 4 provide focused training in supervision of writing, recruitment and supervision for the part A exam and thesis defense. Highly experienced supervisors may choose to participate in session 1 and 2 only. Session 3 and 4 are particularly useful for faculty that are new to research supervision in the context of Aarhus University. Session 1 is a prerequisite for session 2-4.