The University expects teaching staff to engage in the supervision of students to ensure that students’ overall progress and personal development is properly supported.
The Taught student supervisor resource provides advice and guidance on different aspects of holding a supervision meeting.
Supervising postgraduate researchers
Students who connect with their supervisor feel part of a learning community. Research results from the National Student Survey (NSS) and the Open University, show good quality supervision has a significant impact on the student experience and helps retain students and increase their satisfaction levels. Such quality supervision in turn contributes to the reputation of the University and therefore our ability to attract and recruit the brightest and best students.
In recognition of the importance of the supervisory role, the University’s academic promotion criteria require:
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