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What is the Research Supervisor's Development Programme?
The Research Supervisor Development Programme is a unique IUA collaborative initiative run by Graduate Studies and the Centre for Academic Practice in association with UCD and RCSI.
The programme typically runs from December - May each year. Registration opens in early December 2026 for the 2025-26 academic year.
This programme is targeted at research supervisors new to their role, from across the disciplines, as well as more experienced supervisors who wish to share and expand their knowledge and experience.
The programme of online activity highlights approaches to common challenges, current practices and pedagogies within the field of research supervision. Panel discussions with experienced research supervisors and experts, professional staff and research students will take place across this interactive programme, offering a platform for discussion and an opportunity for peer learning and exchange.
The Programme of Events for 2025-26 will be available in December 2026.
Previous workshops have included:
- Mental health and wellbeing for research students and supervisors (TCD)
- Supporting and Enhancing the Research Student’s Skills Base (UCD)
- The Fundamentals of Research Supervision (UCD)
- Developing Clinical-Scientist Relationships to Progress Clinical Research (RCSI)
Workshops are a blend of online and in-person events.
For further information on this programme, please contact our programme administrator Ms Jade Concannon
