ORPHEUS Training

Membership of ORPHEUS gives you access to a suite of flexible training supports, most of which can be tailored to your institutional needs. The ORPHEUS Executive Committee (EC) has substantial expertise in research supervisor and doctoral student training. There is also extensive experience amongst colleagues across the network.

The suite of topics which we can offer institutions in relation to supervisor training, is highlighted in the table below. Beside each topic, is the name of the Executive Committee member who can deliver training in a variety of formats such as seminars, workshops, masterclasses or Train the Trainers.

This suite of activities is designed to support institutions at all stages in their doctoral training journey, from beginners to those more experienced. Many of these supports are offered online or remotely and some are also available for in-person delivery.

Training Topics

 

Topic Delivered By Mode of Delivery
Train the Trainers (normally 2 days) BH / JC In person
International context JC Online/ In person
Fundamentals of research supervision JC/BH Online/ In person
Building successful relationships JC Online/ In person
Clarifying expectations, roles and responsibilities MM/JC/GA Online/ In person
Communication skills (supervisor & student) MM /JC /GA Online/ In person
Conflict management & resolution BH /JC Online/ In person
Giving effective feedback JC / BH Online/ In person
Monitoring progression and examination BH / JC Online/ In person
Intended learning outcomes BH Online/ In person
Professional development for supervisors JC Online/ In person
Reflective practice as a tool for improving supervision BH / JC Online/ In person
Leadership in supervision BH Online/ In person
Professional responsibility of supervisors BH Online/ In person
The Power imbalance between students and supervisors AV Online/ In person
Research integrity AB / HO Online/ In person
Open Science BH Online/ In person
ORPHEUS certification and labelling process MM / GA / JP Online/ In person
Administration of doctoral research AV Online/ In person
One Day Workshop (roles, communication skills, conflict resolution) MM / GA / JC Online/ In person

 

AV – Annedorte Vad
BH – Bob Harris
GA – Gül Akdogan
HO – Hakan Orer
JC – Janet Carton
JP – Joana Palha
MM – Mike Mulvany

Methods of Training Delivery

Seminars (1-2hrs)

Many ORPHEUS members run supervisor training activities, perhaps one, or two day workshops, seminars or symposia. The seminar / short presentations series is designed to support and enhance these existing activities in supervisor training that institutions are currently running for their academic staff.

Normally these sessions are short and slot into an existing programme of activity within an institution or Graduate School.

Interactive Workshop (1 day)

ORPHEUS has developed a one-day, interactive training programme in supervision that covers three key areas in research supervisory practice; professional conduct in supervision, relationship building between student and supervisor and conflict resolution.

This long established and successful programme, includes working group activities, topical presentations and is focused on peer learning and community building amongst supervisors.

Masterclasses (2-3hrs)

The rich expertise in both the Executive Committee and within the ORPHEUS family, is harnessed to offer short masterclasses on key topics that institutions feel they would benefit from. Some examples of possible masterclass topics include;

    • Research ethics and integrity
    • Researcher (student) skills development
    • Conflict management & resolution
    • Leadership in research
    • Managing collaborations and stakeholder expectations
    • Professional development for supervisors
    • Building professional relationships
    • Open science
    • Research project management
    • ORPHEUS Best Practices & applying for a Label

Train the Trainers (1-2 days)

The rich expertise in both the Executive Committee and within the ORPHEUS family, is harnessed to offer short masterclasses on key topics that institutions feel they would benefit from. Some examples of possible masterclass topics include;

    • The contemporary landscape in doctoral education
    • Programme design, structure, delivery format
    • The process of doctoral education
    • Guidelines for doctoral education and individual study plans
    • Recruitment of doctoral candidates
    • Professional conduct of supervisors
    • Intended learning outcomes
    • Monitoring progress and examination
    • Managing effective feedback
    • Skills enhancement in doctoral training
    • Incorporating the student’s voice
    • Conflict management and resolution
    • Professional development for supervisors
    • Critical reflection on supervisory practice
    • The value of critical friends
    • Addressing the impact of training

Training Costs

At present, training activities are subsidised by ORPHEUS through membership fees. In person delivery, may however have some associated costs locally, but these are always kept to a minimum.

Training Repository-Recorded Workshops and Presentations

To view samples of training which has taken place or resources which you may find useful, please see our online resources for more.

Further Information and Queries

If you would like to know more about any of the training activities or topics that ORPHEUS can offer, how they could be tailored for your institution or possible dates for delivery, please complete the following query form.

Training Query Form

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