Professor Gary Bending
Professor Gary Bending
University of Warwick
In three words or phases how would you describe your supervision style?
Collaborative, supportive, outcome-oriented
In one or two sentences please describe your strategies regarding the following.
Provision of training:
Suggestions for inspiration:
Your laboratory training will be supervised predominantly by my experienced post docs/PhD students.
I will encourage you to be independent, including adapting and devising methodologies, experimental design and data analysis/interpretation
Progression monitoring and management:
Suggestions for inspiration:
I like to be kept up to date, and will expect to see evidence of method development/data generation results on a monthly basis.
We will discuss your progression on a monthly basis. If these progression criteria are not met we will always discuss a plan of action together.
I have high expectations and will push you to your full potential.
I am here for advice and guidance to help you reach the goals we agree
Communication:
Suggestions for inspiration:
I am known to email my team/PhD students at all hours of the day and night, however I will not expect you to do the same.
The team meets weekly to discuss general lab issues
I am happy to discuss any issues that are impacting your ability to fulfil your potential or my/our expectations.
How often do your PhD students see you in a timetabled group meeting?
At least once per week
In year 1 of PhD study, how often do your PhD students have a scheduled >30 minute 1:1 meeting with you?
At least once per week
In year 2 of PhD study, how often do your PhD students have a scheduled >30 minute 1:1 meeting with you?
At least once per fortnight
In year 3 of PhD study, how often do your PhD students have a scheduled >30 minute 1:1 meeting with you?
At least once per fortnight
What form do your 1:1 meetings with PhD students take?
Face to face (if allowed under current health and safety advice)
Open door policy?
Yes, I am usually contactable for an instant response 3 or 4 days per week.
My expectation of PhD student working patterns?
The timing of work in my lab is completely flexible, and (other than attending pre-arranged meetings), I expect students to manage their own time.
Notice for feedback (e.g. on reports, manuscript drafts, thesis chapters)?
I need at least 2 week’s notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.