Research Supervisor Support & Development (RSSD)

📍 Online

The event will be held in English.

Target group

The course is intended for doctoral research supervisors.

General information

The online intensive course will cover the following topics:

• growing excellence in research supervision;
• effective supervision when time is limited and the supervisor toolkit;
• building professional relationships with doctoral researchers;
• expectations of doctoral researchers and supervisors;
• styles of supervision;
• managing meetings;
• effective feedback;
• monitoring progress;
• dignity, respect and diversity;
• cross-cultural supervision;
• transferable skills development for doctoral researchers;
• common challenges in research supervision, case studies and peer learning;
• conflict management and resolution;
• mental health and well-being.

Facilitators

Dr Janet Carton has contributed to doctoral education development for almost 30 years, with a particular focus on the professional development of doctoral researchers and research supervisors. From a biomedical research background in human immunology, she transitioned into graduate education and has driven research supervisor development in two of Ireland’s largest universities.

She designed and led Ireland’s National Research Supervisor Seminar Series and introduced the first Excellence in Research Supervision Conference in 2023. She is a former Vice-President of ORPHEUS and leads the Universitas 21 Global Research Supervision Project.

Professor Emma Sokell is a recognised physics educator and researcher specialising in laser plasma and photoelectron and photoion spectroscopy. Since 2024, she has served as Dean of Graduate Studies and Deputy Registrar at University College Dublin.

She is passionate about the role of reflective practice in the educator’s toolkit and actively supports the development of research skills among postgraduate researchers. She currently chairs the Universitas 21 Deans and Directors of Graduate Studies Group and co-chairs the CoARA Early and Mid-Career Researchers Working Group.

Registration

➤ To register, please contact Julia Jeremejeva,julia.jeremejeva@emu.ee. The registration is open until October 25, 2026..

The maximum number of participants is 40. 

Contact

For further information, please contact Julia Jeremejeva,julia.jeremejeva@emu.ee.

Estonian Doctoral School for Medical and Health Sciences, Veterinary Medicine.