Event Title Event Dates Supervising Flexibly 25/01/21 Course Closed   Training Area Researcher and Academic Development Specific Area Engagement and Impact (D3) Course Type Workshop Closing Date 22/01/21 Main Trainer Hugh Kearns Target background requirements Staff; Academic; Other Related; Research; Secondment Scope Workshop summary This on-line workshop provides advice and support for research supervisors who are now having to supervise more flexibly in response to changing circumstances. The webinar will be interactive with participants given the opportunity to share their knowledge and experience. Aims and Objectives It will include strategies for: • Maintaining the relationship – meetings/virtual meetings (frequency, length, structure, tools) • Helping students with Plan B – dealing with interruptions to their research • Contingency planning as levels change • Responding to students’ concerns (personal, funding, time, access to data) • Supporting students at different stages (new, mid-candidature and finishing) • Mental health issues • Looking after yourself Pre-session Requirements None. On-the-Day Details Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the webinar. Researcher Development Framework (RDF) http://www.vitae.ac.uk/researchers/428241/Researcher-Development-Framework.html Engagement and Impact (D3)