Aims
The aim of the seminar is to prepare participants for the role of supervisor and to provide insight into the responsibilities that it entails. Participants will be given a solid grounding on the rules pertaining to doctoral supervision and on how to deal with different educational phases and problems, along with ample opportunity for discussion.
Content
- Research ethics
- Research integrity in the role as supervisor
- The relationship between the PhD candidate and supervisor
Scope
The course will run over one day
Eligibility and selection
The seminar is compulsory for PhD supervisors at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Exemption will be given to supervisors who have completed Link's Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (150 hours), with the elective module in Research Supervision, in 2016 or later.
Preparation
There is no required reading before the seminar, but should you want to come prepared, you may want to take a look at the list in the seminar programme beforehand. However, after the PhD seminar we expect you will want to read the documents with much enthusiasm!
Seminar dates and place
Each seminar will be held either in person at Blindern or online via Zoom. Digital participation is not available when the seminar is held in person.
2027:
Registration for the seminar January 25th 2027 (in Norwegian, in person at Blindern)
Registration for the seminar September 1st 2027 (in English, in person at Blindern)
If you register for a seminar your spot is secured. We have room for everyone, so please save the date in your calendar.
Seminar program
The seminar is organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, UiO.