All new academics to UCD are required to undertake a Research Supervisor Induction Session.
The UCD Research Supervisor Support & Development Programme (RSSDp) is targeted at new, inexperienced research supervisors and more experienced staff who would like to refresh their knowledge on aspects of research supervisory practice. The successful collaboration between UCD, TCD and RCSI on the RSSDp includes the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm and UNSW in Sydney.
In 2021, the successful collaboration between UCD, TCD and RCSI on the RSSDp continues and each Irish institute will offer specific workshops that are open to partner institutions as indicated. These collaborative workshops address key research supervisor challenges and are not institute specific. Panel discussions with experienced research supervisors and those new to supervision will take place across the programme.
The 2021 RSSDp will commence on Friday January 29th with an online session given by our first visiting expert, Hugh Kearns.
Date & Time | Workshop | Location |
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Fri January 29th |
Visiting Expert – Hugh Kearns (Flinders University, iThinkwell, Adelaide) Fundamentals of Research Supervision (UCD) |
Online |
Fri February 12th 14:00-16:30 |
Attracting the ‘Right’ Candidate (UCD) |
Online |
Thu February 25th 15:00-16:00 |
Mental Health and Wellbeing for Postgraduate Students (TCD) | Online |
Fri March 5th 14:00-16:30 |
Navigating Supervisory Styles, Roles and Responsibilities (UCD) | Online |
Fri March 26th 14:00-16:30 |
Enhancing the Research Student's Skills Base (UCD) | Online |
Fri April 16th 14:00-16:30 |
Supervising Doctoral Students in off-site locations (RCSI) | Online |
Thu April 22nd 14:00-15:30 |
Beyond the PhD - Preparing Students across the Research Cycle (TCD) | Online |
Fri April 29th 16:00-17:00 |
Supporting Students with Disabilities through the Supervision Process (TCD) | Online |
Fri April 30th 14:00-16:30 |
Building Resilience and Supporting Wellbeing (UCD) | Online |
Fri May 7th |
Visiting Expert – Prof Bob Harris (Karolinska Institute, Sweden) Leadership in Research Supervision (UCD) | tbc |
Fri May 28th |
Monitoring, Assessment, Examiners, Viva voce (MAEV) (UCD) | tbc |
Note: UCD staff can view full details & materials from previous workshops via the Staff Intranet
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
*It is recommended that UCD participants attend all workshops to meet these learning aims. For Certification, participants must attend four of the core workshops and one visiting expert session. Core Workshops are highlighted on the UCD Booking Centre at Registration
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