Benefits of student research for academics

Using supervision of student research in claims for HEA Fellowship

Activities carried out as a supervisor of student research may form part of an application for HEA Fellowship. Whilst not as sustained as doctoral supervision, supervision of student research can contribute significantly to student learning and can demonstrate many of the dimensions of the UK Professional Standards Framework.

This detailed guide suggests how supervision of student research can be identified and articulated to meet the requirements of the UKPSF and are based on the extensive work of Dr Stan Taylor mapping doctoral research supervision to the UKPSF.

Anyone interested in HEA Fellowship is strongly advised to consult the team at the Academic Development Centre (ADC). HEA Fellowship mentors are available to support applicants through every step of the process.

Using supervision of student research in claims for promotion

Claims for academic promotion can be strengthened by evidence of support for student research.

Promotion guidance outlines four key areas of activities. Supervision of student research can provide evidence of research and scholarship (section one), research-led teaching (section two) or collegiality (section four) if supervision is not for workload credit (for example, URSS). Extra credit can be earned by highlighting that supervised students went on to have external recognition for their work, for example, by being accepted at ICUR or Reinvention.

Promotion advisors are also available to talk to staff about articulating their claims, including the evidence that can be drawn from supervision of student research.

Other benefits and experiences of supervising student research

Find out what staff supervisors said about their experiences of supervision: lessons learnt.

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