This online course is run by the Researcher Academy 

Target audience: All colleagues engaged in formal and informal doctoral supervision. In addition to members of formal supervisory teams, assistant, co- and informal supervisors including postdoctoral and research staff, research technical professionals and professional services.  

Description:

Presenter: Dr Andrew Rowe, Researcher Training and Development Manager, Researcher Academy 

Supervisors play a pivotal role in the development and success of postgraduate researchers (PGRs). In addition to providing expert disciplinary guidance and upholding academic standards, supervisors offer pastoral support, advise on professional development, and support PGRs in progressing through key milestones of their doctoral studies. As mentors, supervisors are often the most valued source of professional guidance for their PGRs. 

This session will provide an overview of the opportunities available to PGRs through the Researcher Academy, alongside the wider professional services with which we collaborate. 

The session will cover: 

• An introduction to the Researcher Academy and the ways in which we support the development of both supervisors and PGRs 

• The role of the Development Needs Analysis as an annual reflective process to support PGR progression 

• The new research integrity training package delivered in partnership with the UK Research Integrity Office 

• Our core training provision, including research fundamentals, communication and engagement, research methods, and standalone Moodle-based training in data science and digital skills 

• Faculty-specific training opportunities available to the researcher community 

• Events designed to support networking, wellbeing, and the development of a strong research community 

• The Researcher Academy Hub spaces, where these activities are delivered. 

This session is suitable for all supervisors, from those new to the University of Nottingham to experienced supervisors seeking to further enhance their knowledge of the support available for their PGRs.   

This session is part of the Supervisor Seminar Series, providing supervisors with the opportunity to discuss experiences and processes and reflect on supervisory practice.  
 
This session is part of the RSVP project, which aims to transform the culture and practice of research supervision across the UK. RSVP is a £4.6M Research England project, involving over 50 research organisations from the UK and beyond. The project has the backing of most major UK research funders and was extensively referenced in UKRI's recent New deal for postgraduate research. By participating in this session and providing feedback, your views can influence our national programme of supervisor development.   

Professor Richard Graham   
Nottingham Lead Co-I   
RSVP project