Doctoral Supervision and Research Culture: What We Know, What Works and Why

Drawing on original survey data, reflective accounts, and case studies of supervisory practice in different disciplines, Doctoral Supervision and Research Culture explores the supervisor experience and demonstrates the craft, compassion and consistency required of supervisors in responding to different researcher’s needs.

Karen Clegg is Co-PI and Director of the Next Generation Research SuperVision Project (RSVP). She was the lead architect of the UK Research Supervision Survey sponsored by Wellcome Trust and UKRI.
Gillian Houston is an independent researcher working in the field of doctoral education. Her particular interests are the final examination and supervisory practice. Recent work includes several book chapters and journal articles in the field.

Owen Gower is the Director of the UK Council for Graduate Education, where he leads the Council’s advocacy on a range of issues in postgraduate education and research.