CPD type
Workshop
Supervisor experience
All supervisor levels
Intervention lead author
Dr Roisin Astell, University of York
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Released as part of
Phase 1
Piloting feedback deadline
31 March 2026
Page last updated
23 September 2025
Writing is a fundamental part of the doctoral journey, yet it often presents emotional, motivational, and structural challenges. This session helps research supervisors reflect on how they support doctoral candidates with writing, encourages peer learning and introduces a practical framework for analysing writing issues and developing effective support strategies.
Learning objectives
By the end of the session, participants will:
understand the range of challenges doctoral candidates may face when writing
use a practical framework to identify and analyse writing barriers
explore tailored strategies to support writing development across different context.
Delivery format & timings
90-minute session delivered either in person or online
Criteria alignment with the UKCGE's Good Supervisory Practice Framework
Theme(s)
Writing and feedback
What is included in this resource pack?
Supporting PGRs with writing_Facilitator Manual [.PDF]: This manual outlines how to deliver and adapt the workshop.
Supporting PGRs with writing_Facilitator Slides [.PPTX]: These PowerPoint slides can be used for both in-person and online sessions.
Supporting PGRs with writing_Case Studies [.PDF]: Print out this case study 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.
Supporting PGR with writing_Strategies Handout [.PDF]: This document has all the practical strategies related to the framework discussed in the session. 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.