Research Supervisor Development Programme (RSDP)

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

• What is doctorateness (differences between level 8 and other levels of study)
• Working as a supervisory team
• Building a relationship with a doctoral researchers
• Managing the research supervisory meetings (including meeting notes and UKVI information)
• Managing the research programme
• Skills development (RDF Planner)
• Ethical research supervision
• Encouraging students to promote their research
• PREVENT
• relevant to people who act as advisors

Compulsory for all new supervisors (also relevant to staff who act as advisors to Doctoral programmes)

Please select a date to attend one of the these online sessions from the schedule below:

Wednesday     6.9.23  (09:00- 10:30)

Monday       30.10.23 (10:00 – 11:30)

Tuesday          9.1.24  (15:00 – 16:00)

Thursday          7.3.24  (14:00 – 15:30)

Tuesday           4.6.24   (09:00 – 10:30)

Friday               5.7.24  (10:00 - 11:30)

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

• The Research regulations (2014)
• PhD/ Professional Doctorate and PhD by Publications timelines
• UKVI and international students
• Annual Progress Review (RDF Planner could help)
• Progression/ Transfer to research (for Prof Docs)
• Nomination of Examiners
• Viva
• Post Viva Support
• At Risk
• Leave of Absence and Extensions
• Pre-Research Degree

Compulsory for all supervisors who have not undertaken CPD in the last 3 years.

S1 is a pre-requisite for all people taking this course who are new to doctoral supervision

Please select a date to attend one of these sessions from the schedule below:

Wednesday  6.9.23 (10:30-12:00)

Tuesday       7.11.23   (14:00 - 15:30)

Monday       15.1.24   (10:00 -11:30)

Wednesday   13.3.24   (14:00 – 15:30)

Tuesday        4.6.24   (14:00-15:30)

Friday            5.7.24   (11:30 -13:00)

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

• Exploring English Language Entry Requirements
• Cultural Competency
  • The UK HEI
  • Integration in to the University of Wolverhampton
  • Cultural clashes
• What you need to know about UKVI
  • The UKVI
  • Sponsorship
  • Engagement logs
  • Leaving the UK
• What you need to know about Registry
  • Applications and applicants’ expectations
  • Application processing – Speed and time lines
  • Registration, arrival and accommodation info
  • Fees and fee liabilities
  • Communications from the STaR Office
• Graduation

Please select a date to attend one of these sessions from the schedule below:

Thursday   6.6.24 (14:00 – 15:00)

The Doctoral College

• Inclusive approaches to working with students
• Working with the individual
• Working with students with learning disabilities
• Working with students physical difficulties
• Mental health and wellbeing: What to look for and where to go for help

Please select a date to attend one of these sessions from the schedule below:-

Friday        7.6.24    (10:00 – 12:00)

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College  
Mike Strong, UKVI Compliance Officer

• Programme timelines (all types of doctorate)

• Project planning
• Procrastination (moving students through procrastination)
• Personal Development (RDF and Development planning)
• Planning for Ethics
• Pushing for the milestones (first chapter submission, internal conference, external conference, publication etc)
• Annual Progression Review
• Progression for PhD/ Transfer to Research for Prof Doc
• Preparing for viva
• Post viva support

All Research Supervisors

Please select a date to attend one of these sessions from the schedule below:

Wednesday   11.10.23 (14:00 – 15:30)

Thursday         1.2.24   (14:00- 15:30)

Wednesday     5.6.24   (11:00 – 12:30)   

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

• Get writing from the beginning
• Thesis and its structure (length, chapters, discussing expectations)
• Planning the re-write up (time line for chapters)
• Setting ground rules (turn-around time, how many times are you going to read a chapter etc)
• Dealing with procrastination and writers block
• Ensuring doctorateness (expressing novelty, synthesis, the golden triangle, answering research questions and ensuring there is a golden thread.)
• Support for your students ( i.e. Skills development programme - writing your thesis & sit down and write; thesis boot camps; thesis writing SIGs
• Preparing for the viva
• Supporting your student through the viva preparation process

Please select a date to attend one of these sessions from the schedule below:

Monday        23.10.23   (10.00 – 11.30)

Tuesday          6. 2. 24   (15:00 - 16:30)

Thursday         11.4.24   (14:30 – 16:00)

Wednesday      5.6.24     (14:30 - 16:00)

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

By the end of the session you will be able to:

• Understand the process and expectations of completion. 

Monday      4.12.23   (10:00 – 11:30)

Thursday       6.6.24    (09:00 - 10:30)

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

Examining

 By the end of this session you should be able to:

◾Apply the University's examination process and procedures appropriately

◾Clarify the responsibilities of internal and external examiners – what do you do to prepare?

◾Articulate what constitutes a “good” thesis; learning outcomes and assessment criteria;

◾Conduct a viva voce examination

◾Deal with post viva issues - examination outcomes.

Chairing

By the end of this session you should be able to:

◾approach chairing a viva with confidence;

◾ensure that the University’s regulations are fully observed;

◾ensure a fair and appropriate experience for the candidate.

 Examiners:- This workshop is compulsory for all newly appointed, inexperienced MPhil and PhD examiners. Experienced examiners should regard this as an opportunity to update on current requirements.

Chairs:-All newly appointed Chairs are expected to attend the briefing workshop. In addition, all members of staff with research supervisory experience who anticipate a request to chair research degree examinations are encouraged to attend this workshop

Please select a date to attend one of these sessions from the schedule below:

Tuesday          5.9.23   (15:00 - 16:30)

Wednesday    1.11.23  (10:00 – 11:30)

Wednesday    17.1.24  (14:00 – 15:30)

Monday         18.3.24    (10:00 – 11:30)

Wednesday     5.6.24    (09:00 - 10:30)

Friday             5.7.24    (14:00 - 15:30)

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College 

By the end of this session you will be able to:

* Understand the various ways in which you can support the submission of a doctoral thesis 

Wednesday    6.12.23  (10.00 – 11.30)

Thursday          6.6.24  (11:00 -12:30) 

 Via Agresso self-service

 Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

The workshop explores how as a research supervisor you can support neuro-diverse students such as those with dyslexia, or who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  The session will also consider how research students can work with Student Support and Wellbeing, and how this works within the supervisory relationship.

TBC

 Via Agresso self-service

Dr Debra Cureton, Doctoral College

The workshop explores your Annual Progress Reviews and Progression Reviews in Doctoral Education.  The workshop covers:

• What is the Annual Progress Review/ the Progression Stage?
• The expectations of progression for doctoral students?
• Assessing the progression of doctoral students
• Supportive developmental feedback
• The boundaries of the role
• The process involved in Annual Progress Review.

13^th March, 2024  10 am – 12 pm Online

23^rd April, 2024  2.30 – 4.30 pm

Online

Via Agresso self-service