Supervision Style
In three words or phrases: Compassionate, inclusive, student-centred.
Provision of Training
We will define your training programme together based on your strengths and needs. Support will come from myself and the wider community as required. My aim is for you to become an independent and collaborative scientist.
I am experienced in inclusive supervision and have an excellent understanding of DEI issues including disability and neurodiversity.
Progression Monitoring and Management
We will define both your broad aims and specific objectives together with regular support from myself and the broader community. We have regular meetings in addition to the ‘required’ progression contact points, and can instigate further support as you need.
Communication
We communicate in whatever ways work best for the individual, with balanced and realistic/reasonable expectations of each others’ working arrangements.
I work part time, part-remote and flexibly; I am responsive to email and can be available by Zoom if I am working from home. I do not work weekends.
PhD Students can expect scheduled meetings with me:
In a group meeting
At least once a fortnight
In year 1 of PhD study
At least once a week
In year 2 of PhD study
At least once a week
In year 3 of PhD study
At least once a week
These meetings will be a mixture face to face, via video chat or telephone. I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day unless I am on annual leave or teaching. This may be in-person or online.
Working Patterns
The timing of work in my lab is flexible, and other than attending pre-arranged meetings, I expect students to manage their own time.
Notice Period for Feedback
I need at least 1 week's notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.
