Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students
University Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students (PDF)
Setting Expectations Tool
Setting expectations between student and supervisor – first meeting (MS word doc.)
Supporting Writing
This is a link to a number of writing resources which may be useful to look over with your student.
Writing resources for researchers
Ethics and integrity
Online self-enrol course for doctoral researchers:
Research Ethics and Integrity course – an Introduction
This is a link to a collection of resources and information on research ethics and integrity. It was written to be aimed at staff but would also be helpful for doctoral researchers.
Managing Difficult Conversations
This is a link to an online guide called 'managing difficult conversations' which has a section specifically for PGR Supervisors.
Managing difficult conversations (PDF)
Supporting Students with Mental Health
This is a link to services and resources which can be used to support students with their mental health and wellbeing.
Student Wellbeing Service - information for staff
Disability and Learning Support Service - training for staff
Disability and Learning Support Service - information for staff on supporting students
External links
You may find the following useful in your supervision role:
Thinkwell: free downloadable templates and tools for supervisors
QAA Scotland: support for staff who supervise research students
The Supervision Whisperers Blog An Australian based blog which shares advice and information on a range of different supervision themes