In three words or phrases: teaching, understanding, supportive.
Provision of Training
At the start of the PhD I like to take responsibility for your technical training and development, enabling you to become more independent and confident as you progress through your PhD.
Progression Monitoring and Management
We will hold regular weekly check-ins and feedback sessions to monitor the progress of the lab and address any concerns or areas where we can work together. These sessions will provide you an opportunity to reflect on your experiences, discuss any challenges, and receive constructive feedback to aid your development.
Communication
I set up a MS Teams site for the lab, this enables us to communicate regularly, for example post data, pictures, protocols, and questions. This means you can get support from the whole lab and it’s quicker than emailing.
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 fortnight
These meetings will be a mixture of face to face, via video chat or telephone, and I am usually contactable for an instant response on every working day.
Working Pattern
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 Period for Feedback
I need at least 2 weeks' notice to provide feedback on written work of up to 5000 words.
