doctoral supervision

Doctoral Supervision: From Uncertainty to the Best Practice – Advancing from my Humble Beginnings to Academic Achievement

Post author:Prof. Sammy Kipkemboi Chumba
Post published:February 11, 2025
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Prof. Sammy Kipkemboi Chumba writes on the importance of supportive supervision in doctoral education, emphasizing understanding diverse student backgrounds and integrating best practices from global training programs to foster effective and humane academic mentorship. He draws on his own upbringing and challenges to show the importance of these issues in hopes to pave a better way forward.

Humanizing doctoral supervision: supervisor-student shared responsibilities in the completion of PhD studies

Post author:Berthilde Uwamwezi
Post published:January 16, 2025
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In this article, Berthilde reflects on her PhD journey, highlighting the challenges she faced, particularly studying in English as a French speaker, and how a supportive supervisor helped her overcome them. She emphasizes the critical role of a supervisor in guiding students through their academic journey. Despite the isolation often felt during PhD studies, she argues that a dedicated supervisor and committed student can ensure successful and timely completion.

When Ph.D. students compare notes…Is it the supervisor’s or the student’s fault?

Post author:Tlou Raphela
Post published:January 14, 2025
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Dr. Tlou Raphela shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to academic success, emphasizing the importance of a supportive supervisor and a dedicated student. She highlights the negative impact of toxicity and unethical practices on PhD outcomes and institutional reputation, urging both students and supervisors to uphold ethical standards. Concluding with a call for prioritizing mental health, Dr. Raphela offers valuable insights for anyone pursuing a PhD.

A Holistic Approach to Humane Doctoral Supervision for Growth and Inclusivity

Post author:Ibrahim Ndegwa Macharia
Post published:September 11, 2024
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Dr Macharia from Kenya reflects on their experience as a doctoral candidate in Germany and how this experience shaped their approach to supervision. Dr Macharia advocates for a human approach in supervision, that foster growth and inclusivity. These are vital considerations when thinking about the future of academia.