CPD type
Workshop
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Dr Theadora Jean, King's College London
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Released as part of
Phase 1
Piloting feedback deadline
31 March 2026
Page last updated
23 September 2025
This session seeks to help research supervisors support postgraduate researchers (PGRs) beyond their research by addressing the hidden curriculum and encouraging reflective practice. Emphasis is placed on maintaining healthy boundaries and fostering inclusivity, both of which are essential for supporting supervisor wellbeing and preventing burnout.
Participants will explore common challenges and best practices through peer-led, reflective practices, and case studies drawn from real-life supervisory experiences. Participants are also introduced to an adaptable development planning template, allowing supervisors to co-create inclusive, structured plans tailored to each candidate's journey.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
practise using reflective models to evaluate and improve research supervision
identify strengths and limits in their supervisory role
use strategies for balancing support, setting boundaries, and apply inclusive approaches
use a structured tool to guide meaningful PGR development conversations
co-create structured development plans with supervisees.
Delivery format & timings
2-hour session delivered either in-person or online
Theme(s)
Working with candidates
What is included in this resource pack?
Beyond the project_Facilitator Manual [.PDF]: This manual outlines how to deliver and adapt the workshop.
Beyond the project_Facilitator Slides [.PPTX]: These PowerPoint slides can be used for both in-person and online sessions.
Beyond the project_Development Template PGR Version [.DOCX]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
Beyond the project_Development Template Supervisor Version [.DOCX]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
Beyond the project_Case Studies [.DOCX]: This can be printed out for those in the in-person session and shared afterwards with all attendees.
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.