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 |
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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 |
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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.