Face-to-face workshops for new supervisors of graduate researchers

About

This workshop enhances successful supervision of graduate researchers by providing updates and information on the key responsibilities of academic supervisors at the University of Melbourne. In this workshop, supervisors will learn about approaches to the supervision of graduate research students; potential challenges that can arise during candidature; and strategies for effective supervision.

All supervisors of graduate researchers are required to complete training in order to become registered as a supervisor, and to complete a refresher of that training every five years to maintain their status as a registered supervisor, as stated in University policy. For this purpose, attendance is recorded in Themis.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the program, participants should know how to:

  • Facilitate the timely completion of graduate research
  • Monitor the quality of research in progress
  • Apply the relevant policy frameworks and requirements for graduate researchers
  • Assist graduates to develop transferable skills and prepare for their careers

Suitable for

Staff who are new to graduate research supervision at the University of Melbourne. Experienced supervisors of graduate researchers at the University of Melbourne should complete the online supervisor training as a refresher to maintain their registration.

Availability

The workshops will be offered 3-4 times per year. They will be run via Zoom until further notice.

Please note, new supervisors can be assigned candidates on the understanding that they complete a scheduled upcoming workshop. Faculties will need to confirm that supervisors have attended the Zoom training and submitted the supervisor registration form before processing their registration and for them to continue to supervise beyond that date.

More information

Training records

On completion of training your record will be updated in Themis within 2 weeks. To see your training record, log in to Themis > UoM Staff self service > Performance and Development > Training and Development > go to the Learning History tab > expand the External Learning bar.

Supervisor registration process

For further information about being registered as a supervisor of graduate researchers at the University of Melbourne, please see the Graduate research supervisor registration page.

Enquiries

researcher-development@unimelb.edu.au

Supervisor registration process: Local Faculty contacts