Events and workshops for supervisors
A growing range of in-person and online events and workshops to enhance and support your supervisory practice are curated by colleagues from faculties, the Bristol Doctoral College and Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching.
Upcoming events
If you have any questions or suggestions related to supervisory training and events, please contact doctoral-college@bristol.ac.uk.
Workshop: Enhancing PGR Supervisory Relationships
Various dates, online and in-person
Looking to deepen your impact as an experienced PGR supervisor? This collaborative, discussion-based workshop led by the Academic Directors, PGR is your opportunity to engage with real-world, anonymised Faculty-specific case studies, share your supervisory strategies and experiences with peers, and explore the complexities of supervisory relationships in a supportive, peer-led environment.
Book your place on Develop (Enrol onto the Supervisor Development Framework Learning path, Click on ‘Syllabus’ within the learning pathway and enrol on the Faculty specific workshop)
Workshop: Developing PGR Supervisory Relationships
Various dates, online and in-person
Sign up to a faculty-specific workshop to support supervisory relationships, delivered by Faculty Academic Directors (PGR), covering:
- diversity of PGR cohorts and different approaches to supervisory relations
- assumptions made by students and supervisors, and how to manage expectations
- challenges in the supervisory relationship and how to seek help in overcoming them
For new supervisors/those new to supervising at Bristol the workshop is:
- required in the Faculties of Health and Life Sciences and Arts, Law and Social Sciences.
- strongly recommended in the Faculty of Science and Engineering
Supervisors with more experience are also strongly encouraged to attend the workshop to benefit from a community of practice and networking with peers.
Book your place on Develop (Click on ‘Syllabus’ within the learning pathway)
Workshop: Supervising International PGR Students
Wednesday 3 December, 14:30-16:00, in person (Ada Lovelace Seminar Room 4)
This pilot workshop will include the latest research and information on international students, understanding intercultural differences, practical tips, as well as opportunity for supervisors to share their experience and strategies with colleagues.
The workshop will be led by Gosia Drewniok (Assistant Director, International Student Success).
Sign up or express an interest in future workshops
Postgraduate Research Supervisor Symposium
Thursday 15 January, 13:00-16:30, followed by networking, 16:30-17:30 (optional)
Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching are inviting contributions for the upcoming PGR Supervisor Symposium – an exciting, interdisciplinary event celebrating excellence and innovation in postgraduate research supervision. Submissions are invited for:
- Case studies – explorations of specific supervisory innovations or challenges and how they were addressed (up to 10 minutes)
- Lightning presentations – concise, engaging talks (up to 5 minutes) to share impactful ideas or tools.
- Posters – visual presentations of projects, initiatives, or resources that support excellent supervision.
Express your interest or submit a proposal
Online drop in session for supervisors about supervision resources
Thursday 5 February, 11:00-12:00, online
- Learn about the supervision resources available
- Hear from a school who already uses PGR-Supervisor agreements about their use in practice
- Ask questions about using supervision agreements or the other resources
- Provide your feedback about the resources