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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Trusted Research Export Control
It is highly recommended that researchers follow the guidance given from the Research and Innovation Services regarding Trusted Research Export Controls.
Here is a quick 15min Moodle course for you to undertake to make sure you are all up-to-date with your knowledge.
More info and links are in the training tabs below.
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Scenario based session dates
2024 Sessions are all fully booked
If you have any questions, please email mvls-gradschool@glasgow.ac.uk
2025 dates - please email mvls-gradschool@glasgow.ac.uk to book with preferred date as subject header.
January - Thursday 23/01/2025 - 10am - 12pm via Zoom
March - Thursday 13/03/2025 - 2pm - 4pm - CTT 59 Oakfield Avenue: room 302
May - Thursday 08/05/2025 - 10am - 12pm via Zoom
August - Thursday 14/08/2025 - 10am - 12pm via Zoom
October - Thursday 09/10/2025 - 2pm - 4pm - in person venue TBC
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
Trusted Research Export Control
As a world-leading institution engaged in research and knowledge exchange with partners across the globe, we must, however, be alert to the possibility of our research and outputs being misused when exported. Even emails and WhatsApp messages can be classed as an export.
It is therefore essential that we comply with all relevant national and international legislation and requirements relating to export control insofar as these relate to the activities of the University and its people (staff, students, visiting academics and contractors).
Responsibility for national security due diligence begins and rests ultimately with the researchers involved.
Failure to comply with Strategic Export Control legislation or regulations under the NSI Act, or providing false or misleading information is may constitute a criminal offence. Researchers need to consider potential security risks associated with their research and collaborations.
More detailed information can be found at the Trusted Research Export Control website.
You can also take a Moodle course. It's only 15 mins long!