Enheten för pedagogisk utveckling (EPU)

 

Course in doctoral supervision (3 weeks)

Main target group
The target groups for this course are doctoral co- supervisors / presumtive main supervisors.

The course is equivalent to the "Docentkurs", except it is taught using distance learning technology, with three face-to-face meetings (2+2+2 days).

Aim of the course
The participants of this course develop knowledge and skills to obtain a platform to be able to work as professional doctoral supervisors at the university.

Learning Outcomes
After finishing the course, participants should be able to:

  • describe the organization and goals of doctoral education at SLU.
  • explain the function of supervision in relation to the different phases of doctoral studies.
  • discuss common ethical and legal issues related to supervision.
  • compare and contrast the different roles of a supervisor and reflect upon one's own role from a diversity perspective.
  • suggest possible solutions to commonly occurring conflicts in supervision.
  • observe and analyze interaction between supervisor and supervisee.
  • discuss what characterizes a professional, ethical and responsible, supervisor.

Extent:

  • This course corresponds to 3 weeks of full-time work.
  • Attendance at the first meeting is required for continued participation in the course.
Language
This course will be given in English.

Price
6000 kr

For further information, please contact:
epu@slu.se

Prerequisites
For admission to this course, you must have a doctoral degree and completed “Teaching in higher education, basic course” or a similar course in teaching and learning.

Cost for this course: 6000 SEK

 

Course

Occasion
Super_eng 25:2
Location
Alnarp
Course date
1-2 Oct, 5-6 Nov, 10-11 Dec 2025
Last application day
2025-05-01
Application
 

 

Occasion
Super_eng 26:1
Location
Uppsala
Course leader
Henrik Viberg
Course date
March 10-11, April 21-22, May 26-27, 2026
Last application day
2025-10-15
Application