CPD type
Peer discussion
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Dr Heather Sears, Coventry University
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Released as part of
Phase 1
Piloting feedback deadline
31 March 2026
Page last updated
23 September 2025
This session brings together research supervisors in peer-to-peer conversations about supporting diverse candidates to enable the sharing of practice and promote self-reflection. Participants will explore the distinctive challenges international doctoral candidates face and the dynamics of supervisory relationships.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
recognise common challenges in supporting international PGRs and how they can be addressed
share practice on establishing relationships with international PGRs
reflect on challenges experienced by non-native English speakers with academic writing and how to support them.
Delivery format & timings
90-minute session delivered either in person or online
Criteria alignment with the UKCGE's Good Supervisory Practice Framework
Theme(s)
Working with candidates
What is included in this resource pack?
Supporting international doctoral candidates_Facilitator manual [.PDF]: This manual outlines how to deliver and adapt the workshop.
Supporting international doctoral candidates_Facilitator slides [.PPTX]: These PowerPoint slides can be used for both in-person and online sessions.
Supporting international doctoral candidates_Case study [.PDF]: This case study can be printed out for the in-person session to give to attendees. You can print one copy per person or give the table a couple of printed copies.
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.