This page contains information about the PhD-supervisor seminar for PhD-supervisors.

Practical information

• The course is typically held once per semester. The two course days are often scheduled towards the end of the semester.
• Registration is binding and commits attendance for both days.
• Format: Physical seminar in Trondheim, no digital participation.
• Language: The course will be held in English.

For registration go to Læringsportalen:

Register for the seminar

Target group

PhD-supervisors from all faculties at NTNU. All participants should be assigned with at least one PhD candidate (or coming candidate) as main-or co-supervisor. Both experienced and new supervisors.

About the seminar

This seminar will adress various topics relevant to all supervisors, regardless of faculty or department affiliation. Participants are expected to actively engage in group discussions and share reflections and experiences from their own supervisory practice.

Objective

The objective is to obtain knowledge, tools, and reflection related to different topics relevant to the supervisor role:

• NTNU- Ph.D. programme Regulations and framework
• pedagogical perspectives on supervision
• mobility and working across cultures
• research ethics in supervision
• open science
• psychosocial issues in the candidate's everyday life

Contributors: Different contributors at NTNU will present during the seminar.

Expected outcom

After completing the seminar, participants will have increased awareness and understanding of their role as supervisors and doctoral candidates. Participants should use this knowledge to create the best conditions for effective guidance for the PhD candidate.

Participants will receive a course certificate for attending both seminar days.

Contact

For questions about the seminar, please contact Silje Løften, Advisor, HR Division.