Supervisor and Research Integrity Training
MVLS Supervisor and Examiners' Training
All supervisors of postgraduate research students must undertake supervisor training and application process training, for when you receive applications from students.
This requirement extends to relevant honorary members of staff involved in supervision and examination.
Certification will be on a 5 year renewable basis.
To receive a letter of completion you must complete the online supervisor training from HR and also attend a scenario based session run by the MVLS Graduate School, where small groups of supervisors will work through a variety of scenarios that students and supervisors may encounter.
" The training stimulated some very useful discussion, I gained several fresh perspectives on strengthening areas like good communication and feedback. As a new supervisor I found this very helpful.
"As a very experienced supervisor I was unsure how much I would benefit from it, but I did, and would encourage everyone to do it.
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Online Supervisor Training
- A mandatory training resource in Moodle
- Takes 60-90 minutes to complete
- Work at your own pace and at a convenient time
- You must complete a set of multiple choice questions in Moodle to finish the course
- 80% must be achieved to pass
- Completion is recorded on HR Core
- Some may have difficulties accessing Moodle via phone or tablet
- For more information, contact Research & Innovation Services
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Scenario Based Sessions
- Compulsory attendance (on Zoom) at a scenario based session is required by the College of MVLS Graduate School in order to complete supervisor training
- Complete this session after you have completed online supervisor training
- Small (breakout room) groups work through pre-set scenarios
- To join an upcoming session, select a date below
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Receiving Applications on MyCampus
It is now a requirement that current supervisors, academic staff who wish to be a supervisor and PGR admin need to know how to navigate the MyCampus system applications procedure.
Below is a step by step video and pdf referral guide to help you with applications that are assigned to you.
Firstly, you will need to make sure you have the 'Manage Evaluation' section on your MyCampus homepage.
Open training tabs below.
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Scenario based session dates
Please use the below links to register for an upcoming Zoom session or contact the Graduate School to register for an in person session;
Upcoming Sessions
March - Tuesday 19 March 2024 - 10am - 12pm Zoom link TBC - Fully Booked!
April - Tuesday 09 April2024 - 10am - 12pm Zoom link TBC - Cancelled! Hope to re-arranged, feel free to book onto other dates.
June - Thursday 20 June 2024 - 10am - 12pm Zoom link TBC - Fully Booked!
August - Tuesday 20 August 2024 - 2pm - 4pm Zoom link TBC
September - Tuesday 17 September 2024 - 2pm - 4pm Zoom link TBC
November - Thursday 14 November 2024 - 2pm - 4pm Zoom link TBC
If you have any questions, please email mvls-gradschool@glasgow.ac.uk
Add Admissions Quick Access to your MyCampus homepage
- Access your MyGlasgowStaff Portal: Staff Portal
- Click the 'MyCampus' link in the left hand services column. This will take you to a home page.
- Click the 'Classic Home' tile.
- At the top left, click Menu>Campus Community>Evaluation Management System>Manage Evaluation
- A new 'Manage Evaluation' page will appear
- Click the three dots on the top right of the page to show a drop down.
- Click 'Add to homepage', a new page will open for you to select 'My Homepage'
- Click OK.
- When you click on the home icon you should see a new tile called 'Manage Evaluation'.
Follow this link to the step-by-step instruction video and pdf instruction document.
Applications Training Video for Supervisors and PGAs
Receiving Applications on MyCampus Training Guides
- Quick referral guide for academics - for current supervisors, academics who wish to become a supervisor
- PGR Admissions Referral User Guide - for current supervisors, academics who wish to become a supervisor and PGR admin
Supervisor Responsibilities When Receiving Applications
The Code of Practice clearly states the supervisor responsibilities for receiving applications on page 6, section 2.36:
- 2.36. The Supervisor
- 2.36.1. Ensures that all applications/enquiries received directly are notified to the Admissions Department
- 2.36.2. Considers all applications/enquiries on their academic merits regardless of funding.
- 2.36.3. Confirms acceptance or otherwise to supervise an applicant.
- 2.36.4. Contacts potential applicant where appropriate to clarify the proposed programme of research.
- 2.36.5. Maintains contact with an applicant where an offer of admission has been made or during the waiting period.
Researcher Development CPD Sessions for Supervisors
You can book this course run by the Researcher Development Office through the HR Core System. To book:
- In HR Core, navigate to 'Learning and Development > Book a Course'.
- Enter the search keyword, 'PhD'.
Full descriptions of these courses are available on the Researcher Development, Supervisor Workshop web pages. The topics include:
- Supporting PhD students with their wellbeing (1.5hr)
- Supporting PhD students with their writing (1.5hr)
- Supporting students with professional and career development (1.5hr)
- Supporting your students with their work life balance (1.5hr)
- Research integrity and supervision (1.5hr)
- Coaching skills for supervisors (3hr)
- Having difficult conversations and managing conflict in your research group (3hr)
- Supervising interdisciplinary PhD students (1.5hr)
- Supervising PhD students with industry (in the Sciences) (1.5hr)
- Supervising distance PGRs (1.5hr)
Research Integrity
University of Glasgow is committed to providing an environment that ensures our research is conducted to the highest quality standards by:
- Developing an environment that recognises and supports research excellence
- Ensuring that all parties involved in research have the same expectations for good research practice
- Establishing the code of good practice in research is intended for all staff, including persons with honorary positions, and students carrying out research at, or on behalf of, the University
Research excellence at the University of Glasgow is underpinned by research integrity. The Research and Innovation Service website sets out the policies, procedures, and resources to support research integrity. You will find key documents and links here.
Staff Research Integrity Course
- Mandatory course run by the Research and Innovation Services
- Covers responsibilities and challenges for supervisors in mentoring Postgraduate Researchers
- Led by the Research Integrity Officer
- Completed through extended reflection