This face to face 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 Abstract:

Over the past twenty years the UK Government has increased the number of postgraduate students studying to PhD level. Various research councils have underpinned this commitment by broadening the range of opportunities open to potential students and backing this up with funding for 4 years of study.

In conjunction with increasing pressure on academics to publish, the tendency has been for students to spend more time in the lab, work to the limit of the available funding and reduce the time for appropriate reflection. I will share with you what I have seen as an academic and, more recently, as a Lead for Postgraduate Activities in the School of Life Sciences. I am keen to learn your thoughts on how to respond to PGR students who present with stress-related issues or difficulties with their supervisor.

Speakers: Vince Wilson and Jennie Phillips

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.

Print off pre-requisite paperwork/ resources & bring them to the course (optional)
Bring your own laptop/ PC to the course (optional)
Access seminar room on campus
Attend the course at the specified date and time
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.