Programme

This membership seminar will take a fresh look at the Vitae Researcher Development Framework and focus on its relevance to the development of competencies of an effective supervisor, including supervisor’s contributions to the career development of researchers for a diversity of careers.

Invited speakers will give perspectives on the researcher development aspects of the supervisors’ role. Participants will work with the Vitae Researcher Development Framework to identify key competencies for the development of supervisors and have an opportunity to review Vitae’s new resources around developing the next generation.

Speakers

Emma Sandon-Hesketh, Head – Research Development and Support, University of Central Lancashire
The Holistic Supervisor - a brief overview of the UCLan approach to supporting supervisors on the Preston campus.

• The nature of supervision 
• Personalising the “fit”
• Exploring contracting/negotiation
• Communication skills – enhancing effectiveness
• Friendship or “tough love” – which and how

Dr Mark Proctor, Academic Development Officer (Research), University of Sunderland. 

• using ‘predictable learning issues’ in personal development planning;
• using meetings and quality processes for student development and for keeping projects moving;
• using different approaches to offer different learning experiences and outcomes based on views of teaching, research and learning.
• does it appear to work?