Research Supervision Development

Reforms to the management of research by the federal government have resulted in changes to the way research supervision is managed within universities. There are now clear expectations for universities to provide a comprehensive development program for research supervisors and to report to DIISR annually on this provision.

At UWS, responsibility for the design and provision of a staff development program for research supervision is shared across the University. The Teaching Development Unit (TDU) works closely with both the Office of Research Services and the Colleges to provide a range of resources and programs to support research supervisors.

Research Supervisor Forums
Research supervisors are required to participate in at least one research supervision development forum every three years, although they are encouraged to participate more regularly. These forums are conducted periodically throughout the year and at all campuses.

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College-based research training activities
TDU works closely with staff in the Colleges responsible for Research Training to provide discipline-focused workshops, resources or consultancy with individuals and groups.