The Cornerstone Programme offers a wide range of training and continued professional development (CPD) for supervisors of doctoral students at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.

51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s requirements regarding doctoral supervisors development are defined by the [pdf].

CPD is an important part of employment at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and supervisors are expected to undertake development courses related to supervision frequently.

As mandatory, Main and Co- Supervisors should complete the following CPD:

  • As new supervisor – Complete the online/self-paced course . This course can be done as a refresher any time after completion.
  • Every 6 years – Complete their departmental Focus on Best Practice in Supervision (FOBPS) workshop. Departments will inform supervisors when this is due.

In addition to the above core courses, Supervisors can select from a wide range of optional courses and workshops:

»   [self-paced] 

»  Being an assistant supervisor [self-paced or in-person]  

»  Introduction to Supervising PhD students (EDU)

»   [self-paced]

»   [self-paced]

»  Clinical Supervision (FoM)
     - Contact Hayley Kendall-Berry for more information and dates.

»  Giving effective feedback (EDU)

»  Fostering Self-Efficacy in PGRs: Coaching and Mentoring Approaches to PhD Supervision [in-person]

»  Giving Feedback on PGR Writing [in-person]

»  Enhancing Collaboration and Aligning Expectations Within Team Supervision [in-person]

»  Supporting the Health and Wellbeing of PGRs [in-person]


To facilitate reviewing (and selecting) your next development opportunity, we offer here a with the list of courses and workshop offered for all types/level of supervisors.