SuperWhisper

To protect both their and their student's privacy, the author of this post asked that they be kept anonymous. They have also modified identifying details and timing,... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/war…

Learning from Taoism: Be Silent, Be Patient, Be Opposite thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2019/05/08/lea…

It is the start of semester for me, and it feels like it is getting busier each year! Tomorrow, I am delivering a lecture in our week long... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/tal…

Talking method, methodologies, research questions – how about using cards? thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2019/03/18/tal…

In this post, Alexandra Williamson, Dr James Chalmers, Dr Nikki Penhaligon and Homaira Semeen from QUT share their experiences running a "You Can’t Ask That!” styled session, with... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2019/01/31/the…

The Secret Life of Supervisors thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2019/01/31/the…

This post is by Associate Professor Evonne Miller, Interim Director of QUT Design Lab, Queensland University of Technology - and one half of the... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/12/10/mot…

‘I research to make a difference.. I write for my life’ – a reminder of why we supervise thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/12/10/mot…

This post on cohort supervision is written by Dr Lee McGowan, Senior Lecturer and HDR Coordinator in the School of Creative Practice, Creative Industries... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/bui…

Building a Village – experimenting with cohort supervision thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/bui…

this post shares some reflections on a heavy supervision load, and perhaps a reminder to say no early..

@katrinafee @SandraSavocch totally agree - that wider circle of support is critical!

@SandraSavocch @superwhisperer Great tips! I’d add—build a community of supporters: people who run writing intensives, the academic skills team, the library, counselling, good copyeditors etc. They can’t replace supervisors’ specialist guidance, but they can deal with some aspects of support so you can focus.

To protect both their and their student's privacy, the author of this post asked that they be kept anonymous. They have also modified identifying details and timing,... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/war…

@SandraSavocch so agree! And the learn to say no really resonates with me! BUT (as a former grad studies coord.!) we both know that is much harder than it sounds - primary supervisors leave, & a student is now desperately seeking supervision.. it’s tough, & good people say yes & are overworked

@superwhisperer Where to I start? As a grad studies coordinator I feel their pain. Tips- ensure each student has at least 2 discipline specific supervisors on their team; keep a close eye on progress reports and nip issues in the bud early; learn to say no and try not to feel sorry for everyone.

@orangecanton i agree. having a honest conversation at the beginning and throughout is so important - the challenge for ‘rescue’ supervisors is they are not the lead/ principle or original team.. and end up doing much more supervision (often outside their research field) than envisioned.

When I am the (very tired) ‘rescue supervisor’…. #helpme thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/09/11/war…

This post is by Associate Professor Evonne Miller, Director of QUT Design Lab, Queensland University of Technology. There is no doubt that... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/sup…

Supervising your first research thesis student – learning from the ‘IKEA feeling’? thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/08/21/sup…

it’s semester break and school holidays in Australia, so most academics are either trying to take a break or finish over due projects.. if you are feeling stressed, some self-care suggestions here. yes, chocolate involved. #phdadvice #Academia #phdadvice twitter.com/superwhisperer…

This post is by Associate Professor Evonne Miller, Director of QUT Design Lab at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia - and one... thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/fee…

Feeling Stressed? Tip – its DESSERTS spelt backwards, so treat yourself! thesupervisionwhisperers.wordpress.com/2018/07/10/fee…