WORKSHOP: Supervising International Students

This workshop aims to assist participants to:

Develop a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a supervisor, and what they can expect of international students;

Develop productive working relationships with international students, to identify the key qualities of good supervisors and good supervision, and to discuss practical suggestions on how to handle the difficulties that can arise in the supervisor-student relationship;

Explore support initiatives for both supervisors and students;

Identify support structures and useful strategies in relation to international students;

Increase their awareness of a range of approaches to international student supervision and of the specific contributions a supervisor can make.