Postgraduate research supervisors & examiners

Information and guidance for staff who supervise and examine postgraduate research students.

Fundamentals of PhD Supervision is an online course that has been developed by the Institute for Academic Development in consultation with the Doctoral College and relevant staff in Colleges and Support Services.

Fundamentals of PhD Examination is an online resource developed by the Institute for Academic Development in consultation with the Doctoral College and relevant staff in Colleges and Support Services.

Our workshops for University of Edinburgh academic staff who supervise research. Information on how to locate and book them in the People and Money Learning App.

Links to relevant codes and regulations and College pages for postgraduate researchers and supervisors.

A range of resources and tools which may be useful for staff who supervise research students.

Events, supervisor discussion groups, and practical workshops.

Our dedicated email address to contact us about IAD research supervision support.