Training for PGR supervisors

All supervisors of PGR students are required to attend either training for new PGR supervisors or refresher training at least once every five years (or more frequently if required to do so by funding bodies).

The process for this training involves completing a short Moodle course and attending a live synchronous workshop (either training for new supervisors, or one of several workshops available for refresher training if you are an existing supervisor and have previously completed the new supervisor training). For an overview of the suite of training workshops available, please consult the ASDP teaching workshops

To view available dates for the live training for new PGR supervisors workshops and for the suite of refresher training workshops, please visit ASDP teaching workshops. 

Supervisors are also required to complete a short online Moodle course in addition to the live training. To access the essential Moodle training resources for new PGR supervisors https://moody.st-andrews.ac.uk/moodle/course/view.php?id=9555; To sign up for the Refresher training Moodle, please email: asd-osds@st-andrews.ac.uk

In addition, we have compiled an in-depth document for the attention of Heads of Schools and Directors of Postgraduate Researchers to consult for further information on requirements.

PGR Supervisor Training (PDF, 233 KB)

Policies, procedures and guidance

The Policy on Supervision of Postgraduate Research Students lays out the roles and expectations for students and staff for the supervision of postgraduate research students. You should read the policy in full before supervising for the first time.

Integrity, ethics and governance (additional links)

Registry Contact Details

Careers, student services and research (additional links)

Development opportunities for PGR students