What makes a good supervisor?
Getting a PhD is a necessary but insufficient part of becoming a good supervisor. The skills required to become an academic do not match the skills needed to lead others on their journeys through developing as researchers. These two statements are not explored enough within university settings.
In this video I outline some of the key ideas that I have used to develop as a supervisor. This has taken time, effort and personal reflection. But without this process I would not be able to provide the level of support, encouragement and direction that I think a supervisor owes to their students.
This is the first in a series of videos that will focus on supervising, so if you have any questions or you’d like a topic covered please get in touch. Also, if you’d like to discuss your own development as a supervisor I’d be more than happy to chat with you.
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