HDR Supervision Development Workshops

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The Higher Degree Research (HDR) Supervision Development team offer a series of HDR Supervision Development Workshops, complementing those offered by Colleges, Schools and Centres.

These workshops address a range of topics, issues and experience relevant to good practice in HDR supervision. Participation in any of these is a 'qualifying renewal activity' for HDR Supervision Annual Registration Renewal under the ANU HDR Supervision Development Framework. The 2024 program will be listed below as it is confirmed, and in the monthly Research News.

HDR Supervision Development Workshops are open to all HDR supervisors, and are free; please enrol to receive the Zoom link or location details.

Foundations of HDR Supervision Workshops are offered to those new to supervision, as part of the HDR Supervision Initial Registration process. Please visit the Foundations of HDR Supervision Workshops webpage for more information, and to enrol for one of these workshops.

 

HDR Supervision Topic Workshops, Issues Forums and Masterclass Panels

2024 schedule*

Topic Day, date and time Enrolment link
Juggling skills for supervisors Tuesday 16 April 2024, 12-1:30pm Details and enrolment.
Developing research writers – it’s more than feedback on drafts Thursday 16 May 2024, 12-1pm Details and enrolment.
Recruitment: what are you looking for in a new HDR? Wednesday 14 August 2024, 12-1pm Details and enrolment.
Training offered by the ANU Respectful Relationships Unit Various dates Details and enrolment.

* The HDR Supervision Topic Workshops, Issues Forums and Masterclass Panels are offered online (unless otherwise indicated), via Zoom (Zoom information). Subject to demand, other workshops may be scheduled as the year progresses. We’ll update the schedule on this webpage and in the monthly Research News.


Juggling skills for supervisors

Focus – HDR supervisors are constantly juggling their supervisory responsibilities with the other demands of their academic or professional roles, and their personal lives and responsibilities. In this workshop, Dr Shari Walsh will discuss how supervisors can maintain their wellbeing whilst juggling their responsibilities, strategies for managing workload demands, and tips for supervising well in the face of these realities.

Lead – Dr Shari Walsh is an experienced psychologist and career development practitioner who has extensive experience working with HDR candidates, supervisors and academics. Shari focuses on assisting researchers to build and maintain positive psychological wellbeing, effective communication and relationship skills, and career confidence during their research roles and beyond. Feedback from Shari's workshops and webinars indicates that attendees highly value her warm and engaging style, understanding and insight into issues impacting researchers, her practical approach, and the skills and strategies she offers to facilitate optimal functioning.

Shari has a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) and Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology) from QUT. She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and a professional member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.

Tuesday 16 April 2024, 12-1:30pm Details and enrolment.

 

Developing research writers – it’s more than feedback on drafts

Focus – Research supervision is aimed at producing a thesis as well as a researcher. Many HDRs struggle with the writing, and it’s not always easy to see how to help them become more efficient and effective authors. This workshop explores a range of writing practices and pedagogies to develop the written communication of novice researchers. We explore common assumptions about writing to consider what works and what is unhelpful. After examining a range of approaches to developing writing, we look at some common problems facing novice research writers and strategies for dealing with them.

Lead – Dr Cally Guerin is a member of the Researcher Development and HDR Supervision Development teams at ANU. She has been teaching, researching and publishing on doctoral education since 2008, working with both HDR supervisors and students to develop effective research practices. She is currently the joint executive editor of Higher Education Research & Development and a founding co-editor of the Doctoral Writing blog .

Thursday 16 May 2024, 12-1pm Details and enrolment.

 

Recruitment: what are you looking for in a new HDR?

Focus – Finding new HDRs to supervise is challenging in lots of ways. While there are the standard processes for ranking applicants and awarding scholarships, many new HDRs struggle as researchers. What else should we take into consideration when recruiting HDRs? During this workshop we will:

  • consider personal characteristics of successful HDRs
  • identify areas where equity issues might arise
  • suggest strategies for recognising possible gaps in research skills

Lead – Dr Cally Guerin is a member of the Researcher Development and HDR Supervision Development teams at ANU. She has been teaching, researching and publishing on doctoral education since 2008, working with both HDR supervisors and students to develop effective research practices. She is currently the joint executive editor of Higher Education Research & Development and a founding co-editor of the Doctoral Writing blog .

Wednesday 14 August 2024, 12-1pm Details and enrolment.

 

Respectful Relationships training

The Respectful Relationships Unit (RRU) offers a range of training for University staff. They are designed to increase understanding of sexual assault and sexual harassment and support preventative strategies. Topics in the first half of 2023 are: LGBTQIA+ Ally Training; Responding to sexual violence; and Understanding sexual violence and bystander intervention.

Various dates. Details and enrolment.

 

Recordings of the HDR Supervision Topic Workshops and Masterclass Panels

You can access recordings of the HDR Supervision Topic Workshops and Masterclass Panels at the HDR Supervision Development Portal.

Topic Year
Setting up your new HDR for success 2024
Recruitment: what are you looking for in a new HDR? 2023
Why don't HDRs get on with their writing? 2023
Developing research writers – it’s more than feedback on drafts 2023
Industry engagement for HDR candidates – Research internships and Industry PhDs 2023
Simple strategies for supporting HDR mental health 2023
Ethics applications for HDRs: REMS making your life easier 2023
Supervision in the culturally diverse academy 2023
Using iThenticate to help your HDRs avoid plagiarism 2023
Supervising the final year of candidature 2023
Maintaining your sanity as a supervisor: simple stress management strategies 2023
Supervising a thesis by compilation – worth the heartache? 2023
Mental health and psychological safety 2022
Managing relationships with HDR students – working with different personality and communication styles 2022
Supervision in the culturally diverse academy 2022
Helping your HDR candidates access the job market 2022
Maintaining your sanity as a supervisor: simple stress management strategies 2022
HDRs as professionals: what does this mean for supervisors? 2022
Supporting HDRs – how much is too much? Appropriate support 2022
Why don't HDRs get on with their writing? 2021
Ethics, integrity and IP issues in HDR projects 2021
Developing doctoral writers – it’s more than feedback on drafts 2020
Best Practice Panel - Supervising thesis by creative works 2020
Best Practice in HASS Supervision Panel 2020
Best Practice in STEM Supervision Panel 2020
Simple strategies for supporting HDR students’ mental health 2020
 

More information or suggestions

We welcome your feedback and suggestions for workshop topics. Contact us at hdr.supervision@anu.edu.au or via telephone on +61 2 6125 1503.