CPD type
Structured programme
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Dr Karisha Kimone George, University of York
2
Released as part of
Phase 2
Piloting feedback deadline
30 September 2026
Page last updated
21 May 2026
The 'Culturally aware supervision' series includes two workshops and an interim reflective activity. The main aim of the series is to:
introduce supervisors to the experiences of minoritised PGR students, focusing on how their cultural diversity influences their PhD journey;
outline three core pillars of effectively supporting these students considering their various cultural challenges.
Learning objectives
By the end of the series, participants will be able to:
define culture and cultural mix
identify culture-related challenges experienced by minoritised PGRs
outline steps that can be taken to build supportive supervision relationships with minoritised PGRs.
Delivery format & timings
Two 90-minute workshops delivered either in person or online, with an interim independent reflective activity.
Theme(s)
Working with candidates
What is included in this resource pack?
Culturally aware supervision_Facilitator Manual [PDF]: This manual contains full details for this resource.
Culturally aware supervision_Workshop 1 Facilitator slides [.PPTX]: These PowerPoint slides can be used for both in-person and online sessions.
Culturally aware supervision_Interim activity [.PDF]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
Culturally aware supervision_Workshop 2 Facilitator slides [.PPTX]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
Culturally aware supervision_Interim activity_answers [.DOCX]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
Culturally aware supervision_Final activity (Opportunities and barriers) [.DOCX]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared with attendees for them to use during the activity.
Resource pack format
All resource packs are in the form of a compressed zip folder. To unzip and access all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold (or right-click) the folder, select "Extract All" and then follow the on-screen instructions.