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Supervising part-time PGRs

Course information

Join colleagues from St Andrews and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to discuss approaches to part-time postgraduate research.  This session is intended to cover approaches to study for students and supervisors. Please note, this session will be taking place online (Teams) in order to accommodate PGRs and staff who may be working remotely.

What participants have said about a previous version of this course:

• I appreciated the format, combination of briefs based on experience, and then discussion to exchange ideas and insights.
• Part-time study can be isolating and confusing in a system that is taking full-time study to be the default. While all our reasons for being or going part-time are unique, there are things we have in common. And this event is an opportunity to learn about that, and to connect. It is also an opportunity to reflect on what one needs academically to succeed in one's PhD on a part-time basis. And it is an opportunity to hear from the supervisor perspective about the challenges they face in supervising part-time students.
• This event is an invaluable moment of sharing and support in a friendly and non-judgemental environment. As a part-time and distance learner I always cherish these precious moments in which I can meet and engage with other students. Utterly unmissable!

Aims and objectives

Through completing this workshop, participants will:

• Gain an increased awareness of the distinct considerations involved in part-time study
• Consider how to engage in dialogue about expectations and reach a shared understanding of how to navigate competing pressures
• Increase understanding of the implications of moving between full time and part time study

Tutors

Dr Lauren Christie

Dr Jacqueline Rose

Professor Stephen Broad

Course provider

OSDS
Email: osdscourses@st-andrews.ac.uk