CPD type
Facilitator resource
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Dr Eleanor Loughlin, University of Nottingham
2
Released as part of
Phase 2
Piloting feedback deadline
30 September 2026
Page last updated
21 May 2026
The Supervisor Seminar Series is a programme that brings together colleagues involved in doctoral supervision to engage with a variety of research supervision-related themes. Each seminar focuses on a specific theme and brings together research supervisors and institutional experts. The series is designed to:
respond to local institutional and sector-wide initiatives, policies, and priorities in doctoral education;
strengthen supervision practice through peer-learning, structured discussion, and shared problem-solving;
improve supervisors’ awareness of (and confidence in using) relevant institutional support services, guidance, and resources.
Learning objectives
By the end of each seminar, participants will have an increased:
understanding of supervision practices across their institution
awareness of the various challenges and key issues that supervisors face
recognition of the different approaches to effectively address these issues
confidence in their own supervisory practice
knowledge of how to access institutional policies, resources, and services
appreciation of a peer network they can turn to for support.
Delivery format & timings
This flexible resource contains guidance, templates, and suggestions, and can be used as a reference to deliver sessions over an extended time period.
Criteria alignment with the UKCGE's Good Supervisory Practice Framework
Theme(s)
Reflecting on supervisory practice
What is included in this resource pack?
Supervisor seminar series_Facilitator Manual [.PDF]: This manual contains full details for this resource.
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.