What students expect from supervisors

Student expectations.

The following expectations have been devised by our current Graduate School students:

Supervisors should

  • Be available and approachable
  • Be a good sounding board
  • Provide constructive criticism
  • Be interested in the project
  • Provide support and guidance
  • Identify opportunities for publishing and networking
  • Apply an appropriate amount of pressure – not too much or too little!
  • Give timely feedback on written work
  • Respect the student’s right to a private life
  • Allow independent work
  • Identify proper contacts to help the student
  • Have a real depth of knowledge of the subject