Supervisor Induction
This is a 4-hour workshop that will introduce the specifics of supervising HDR candidates at ECU, including:
This course is mandatory for supervisors who are new to ECU (including academics who may have supervised at other institutions)
Staff can view a list of upcoming supervisor training sessions and register via the Training Workshops and Events Calendar.
Supervisor Update
This is a compulsory 1.5-hour session undertaken once every two years by all supervisors. This session will include:
Staff can view a list of upcoming supervisor training sessions and register via the Training Workshops and Events Calendar.
Principal Supervisor Accreditation Program
The year-long Principal Supervisor Accreditation Program involves workshops, mentoring with an experienced supervisor, reflective writing in an assessed Portfolio, and knowledge dissemination.
Academics who successfully complete PSAP and are research active become eligible to be principal supervisors on an HDR supervision panel.
Entry into the program is by nomination of the Associate Dean of Research for your school.
More information about PSAP is available here
Oral Examinations for Doctoral Candidates - Panel Chair Training
For supervisors who are intending to be involved in the oral examination process as Panel Chairs. The session covers:
The handbook for this session is available from the downloads section on the right. Please note that all documents in the handbook are correct at time of compilation but the most recent versions, particularly those relating to governance and procedures, are available at the links provided in the handbook.
A list of accredited Panel Chairs who have successfully completed training can be found here.
Staff can view a list of upcoming supervisor training sessions and register via the Training Workshops and Events Calendar.
Improving Supervisor Practice: Supervisor Toolkit
Supervising research candidates is a complex business, and requires a diverse range of skills and information at different stages of candidature. This toolkit outlines a 10 phase supervisor model, with a range of “tools” in each phase to help both new and experienced supervisors develop solutions to supervisory issues, problems and relationships. The toolkit provides:
The Supervisor Toolkit can be downloaded from the Downloads box on the right hand side.
Oral Examination Training Videos
The GRS has commissioned a suite of videos covering scenarios that may occur during an oral examination. These videos can be downloaded and are meant to guide supervisors and students in preparing for the oral examination, as well as any people undertaking the panel chair training.