Fundamentals of Postgraduate Research Supervision

Becoming a research supervisor for the first time can be a daunting experience. The research student expects you to know what you’re doing but you are learning the process yourself. Of course you can learn by trial and error but there are some fundamentals that you can learn that make the experience less daunting for you and more supportive for the student.

Topics covered will include:

• Why supervise
• Finding the right student
• Before they start
• Getting off to a good start
• Clarifying expectations
• Meetings
• Understanding the relevant policies and procedures
• The personal side of the relationship
• What to do if things go wrong

Speaker: Hugh Kearns, ThinkWell
Hugh Kearns is recognised internationally as a public speaker, educator and researcher. His areas of expertise include self-management, positive psychology, work-life balance, learning and creativity. He has coached individuals, teams and executives in a wide range of organisations in the public and private sectors. Hugh lectures and researches at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia. As a co-author with Maria Gardiner, he has published ten books which are in high demand both in Australia and internationally.