Resources and tools

Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students 

University Code of Practice for Supervisors and Research Students

Setting Expectations Tool

Setting expectations between student and supervisor – first meeting (MS word doc.)

Supporting Writing

This is a link to a number of writing resources which may be useful to look over with your student.

Writing resources for researchers 

Ethics and integrity

Online self-enrol course for doctoral researchers:

Research Ethics and Integrity course – an Introduction

This is a link to a collection of resources and information on research ethics and integrity. It was written to be aimed at staff but would also be helpful for doctoral researchers. 

Research ethics & integrity 

Managing Difficult Conversations

This is a link to an online guide called 'managing difficult conversations' which has a section specifically for PGR Supervisors.

Managing difficult conversations (PDF)

Supporting Students with Mental Health

This is a link to services and resources which can be used to support students with their mental health and wellbeing.

Student Wellbeing Service - information for staff

Disability and Learning Support Service - training for staff

Disability and Learning Support Service - information for staff on supporting students

Togetherall

External links

You may find the following useful in your supervision role:

Thinkwell: free downloadable templates and tools for supervisors  

QAA Scotland: support for staff who supervise research students  

The Supervision Whisperers Blog  An Australian based blog which shares advice and information on a range of different supervision themes