This online course is run by the Researcher Academy and forms part of the Research Supervisor Seminar Series

The Researcher Academy courses are very popular and the majority are run in both semesters to give you the opportunity to attend at a time of the year that suits you. 

Target Audience: University staff involved in research supervision (either formally or informally)

Course Description:

The supervisor and PGR relationship plays a key part in the doctoral journey and is central to research group integrity and PGR wellbeing. Maintaining positive and healthy working relationships with your PGRs can provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in their chosen career post doctorate and is essential for their success. However, things might not work as expected and it is important that a supervisor is equipped to handle such situations. Developing successful working relationships, setting clear boundaries and establishing trust is the key.

This session draws upon considerable supervisory experience, with presentations from: Dr Ravinder Anand-Ivell (Science), Professor Yupeng Wu (Engineering), Professor Andrew Mumford (Social Science), Dr Jane Medwell (Social Science) and Dr Alison Edgley (MHS) who will each provide their own accounts and tips on how to develop and enhance positive working relationships with your PGRs. We also aim to have an open discussion platform which includes an opportunity for participants to take part in an active Q&A session. Please bring any questions you may have along with you!

Speakers: Ravinder Anand-Ivell, Yupeng Wu, Andrew Mumford, Jane Medwell and Alison Edgley

Process: Webinar - Panel presentations and discussion


Course Accessibility

The following table shows a summary of what is needed to participate in the course. 

If you feel you will experience any difficulties participating, please let us know via the ‘special requirements’ tab, providing as much information as possible. The special requirements tab can be completed when you book your place. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at ra-training@nottingham.ac.uk.

Access MS Teams
Attend the course at the specified date and time
Use MS Teams chat box function
Watch and listen to the course tutor(s) and/or other attendees
Follow presentation slides during the course

Booking Conditions 

Our webinars/ online courses are very popular, especially in the current period and we are experiencing large volumes of people on our waiting lists.  

Please do let us know if you would like to cancel your place on this course so we can offer your place to another delegate. 

Please note, attendances for webinars/ online courses will still be recorded and corresponding training points, when shown as available, will be awarded.