A module to practice using the different functionalities of Learn

Fundamentals of PhD Supervision Part A is your introduction to Doctoral Supervision at Loughborough University. Designed to be completed before the in-person Fundamentals of Supervision Part B workshop, this online course will help you to:


  • Identify personal preferences which drive the way you build and manage relationships with your Doctoral Researchers


  • Identify and plan to mitigate some of the emotional peaks and troughs which are likely to appear at different stages 


  • Plan for successful recruitment and management of Doctoral Researchers ​


  • Navigate Regulation 26 which governs research degrees at Loughborough University 


  • Identify when a Doctoral Researcher is struggling and plan a way out of this situation 


  • Make best use of central support services


Preparing to support practical teaching sessions.