Innovative approaches to doctoral supervision : selected case studies / edited by Martyn Polkinghorne (higher education consultant and visiting fellow, Business School), Julia Taylor (head of the doctoral college) and Fiona Knight (head of research excellence and governance, Bournemouth University, UK).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Polkinghorne, Martyn, editor.

Taylor, Julia, editor.

Knight, Fiona, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Higher.

Doctor of philosophy degree.

Graduate students.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (268 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This comprehensive book provides key guidance for supervisors as they prepare doctoral students for their studies and subsequent professional careers. It introduces the UK Council for Graduate Education's (UKCGE) Good Supervisory Practice Framework as a best practice guide to enhance supervisory standards. Drawing on practical case studies, contributors illustrate the complexities of doctoral supervision, emphasising the need for adaptability, empathy and structured support. The book outlines the perspectives of experienced practitioners, presenting a blend of practical tools, critical reflection and aspirational vision to ensure high-quality supervision for the growing number of doctoral students across the globe. It highlights how investing in effective doctoral guidance not only benefits students, but also the wider academic community, ensuring the continued advancement of knowledge and professional development within higher education. Innovative Approaches to Doctoral Supervision is a valuable resource for new and experienced doctoral supervisors interested in improving their practice or applying for UKCGE research supervisor status. It is also beneficial for universities providing staff development training in doctoral supervision"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Foreword 1 / Stan Taylor

Foreword 2 / Doug Cleaver

List of contributors

Acknowledgements

Introduction / Martyn Polkinghorne, Julia Taylor, and Fiona Knight

1. Recruitment and selection of doctoral students

Case study 1.1: Doctoral student recruitment and selection / Jane Andrews and Richard Waller

Case study 1.2: Nurturing the conditions for learning to thrive / Clive Palmer

Case study 1.3: Matching supervisors and doctoral students / R. Lyle Skains

2. Supervisory relationships with doctoral students

Case study 2.1: Inclusive and equitable doctoral supervision / Priti Chopra

Case study 2.2: Building successful supervision relationships / Lynn Nichol, Robin Bell and Vessela Warren

Case study 2.3: Cultural calibration in supervisory relationships / Amrita Kaur and Mohammad Noman

Case study 2.4: Productive strategies for relationship development / Bo Wen and Scott Foster

3. Supervisory relationships with co-supervisors

Case study 3.1: The journey of co-supervision / Panagiotis Pentaris

Case study 3.2: Collaborative supervisory relationships / Sharon Cahill

Case study 3.3: Co-supervision across disciplines / Dan Bendrups and Ra�ul Sanchez-Urribarri

4. Supporting doctoral research projects

Case study 4.1: Supervision of doctoral students at a distance / Stephen G. Parker

Case study 4.2: Knowledge production in practice-based doctorates / Mark Readman

Case study 4.3: Goal-oriented doctoral supervision teams / Elizabeth Peel, Gabriel Knott-Fayle, and Gemma L. Witcomb

5. Keeping doctoral research on track

Case study 5.1: Navigating the doctoral journey / Leslie Morrison Gutman and Fatima Younas

Case study 5.2: Strategies for supporting doctoral students / Jane Brooks

Case study 5.3: Project management to support doctoral students / Martyn Polkinghorne, Julia Taylor and Fiona Knight

Case study 5.4: Supporting doctoral students who are struggling / Jennie Golding

6. Encouraging doctoral students to write

Case study 6.1: Overcoming obstacles when writing a doctoral thesis / Vessela V. Warren and Pamela F. Murray

Case study 6.2: Supporting doctoral students with their writing / Vijay Kumar and Farhana Bakar

Case study 6.3: Developing the writing skills of doctoral students / Kirsten Riches-Suman

7. Disseminating doctoral research findings

Case study 7.1: Supervising practice-based doctoral students / Robert Edgar

Case study 7.2: Maximising research impact through effective feedback / Zaleha Abdullah

Case study 7.3: Developing communication and collaboration skills / Deborah M. Riby, Simon Rees, and Sabina Strachan

8. Personal, professional and career development of doctoral students

Case study 8.1: Guiding the career development of doctoral students / James Marson and Katy Ferris

Case study 8.2: Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of doctoral students / Chloe Casey, Steve Trenoweth, Fiona Knight and Julia Taylor

Case study 8.3: Assisting doctoral students to develop their socio-emotional skills / Camila Devis-Rozental and Martyn Polkinghorne

Case study 8.4: Preparing doctoral students for life after their doctorate / Carol Rivas

9. Supporting doctoral students through completion

Case study 9.1: Supporting the final stages of the doctoral journey / Kirsten Riches-Suman, Anne M. Graham and Krzysztof J. Paluch

Case study 9.2: Supporting doctoral students to complete on time / Gelareh Roushan

Case study 9.3: Navigating the emotional journey of completing a phd / Helen O'Sullivan and Martyn Polkinghorne

Case study 9.4: The role of the viva voce doctoral examination / Helen O'Sullivan and Martyn Polkinghorne

10. Enhancing supervisory practice

Case study 10.1: Supporting supervisor continuing professional development / Fiona Knight and Julia Taylor

Case study 10.2: Collaborative development of practice / Jennie Golding

Case study 10.3: A system perspective of doctoral supervision / Milena Bobeva

Conclusion to innovative approaches to doctoral supervision / Martyn Polkinghorne, Julia Taylor, and Fiona Knight.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035340286 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.