Key Information

Tutor: Dr Magdalena Jara
Course Level: Level 1
Course Credit: 1 credit
Maximum Course Capacity: 25
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face only
Time Commitment: 120 minutes live session

Dates

There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2024-25 will be available to book from late September.

This course aims to introduce PhD students who will be supporting the supervision of UG or PGT research projects to the key settings and skills of the role. Supporting and supervising students carrying out short term research projects bring specific challenges and require effective management and communication skills. In this course, participants will be able to review these skills, receive advice from experienced GTAs and do practical exercises to assess and develop them.

During the course, participants will have the opportunity to:

  • Explore the extent and limits of the role and responsibilities involved in supporting supervision
  • Discuss and reflect on some of the challenges of supporting PGT/UG students’ research projects
  • Practice essential communication skills required to guide, give feedback and support students

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Recognise key responsibilities in supporting supervision of UG/PGT research projects
  • Establish effective relationships with students
  • Be empathic and support the students/projects appropriately
  • Apply appropriate strategies to promote students’ learning and autonomy

How to Book

Please select a date and book on via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.  Bookings will close one week before the live session.