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Doctoral supervision is a fundamental component of academic life, contributing significantly to the advancement of research and education. However, it is also a highly complex and challenging process that requires a diverse set of skills and knowledge. In this book, a group of international experts will draw upon their extensive experience to share their insights into the best practices of doctoral supervision.The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues surrounding doctoral supervision. The main themes covered in the text are:– The unique character of the Doctorate as an aspect of Higher Education– The nature of supervision– Doctoral student identity– Equity, diversity, and inclusion– Assessment and feedback practices– Completion and final examinationReflective activities, case studies, and research briefings support readers to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of doctoral supervision within any institutional or national context. The insights and experiences shared by international experts offer advice and strategies for effective supervision, from establishing positive relationships with students to providing constructive feedback and support to help with ongoing professional development of doctoral supervisors, enhance the quality of doctoral education and research, and ultimately contribute to the advancement of academia.

Doctoral supervision is a fundamental component of academic life, contributing significantly to the advancement of research and education. However, it is also a highly complex and challenging process that requires a diverse set of skills and knowledge. In this book, a group of international experts will draw upon their extensive experience to share their insights into the best practices of doctoral supervision.The book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues surrounding doctoral supervision. The main themes covered in the text are:– The unique character of the Doctorate as an aspect of Higher Education– The nature of supervision– Doctoral student identity– Equity, diversity, and inclusion– Assessment and feedback practices– Completion and final examinationReflective activities, case studies, and research briefings support readers to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of doctoral supervision within any institutional or national context. The insights and experiences shared by international experts offer advice and strategies for effective supervision, from establishing positive relationships with students to providing constructive feedback and support to help with ongoing professional development of doctoral supervisors, enhance the quality of doctoral education and research, and ultimately contribute to the advancement of academia.

This open access book provides practical guidance for higher education professionals looking to use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technologies. Blending theoretical grounding with real-world examples and case studies, it gives step-by-step guidance on how to evaluate, select, and implement GenAI technologies in teaching, learning, assessment, and student support. It covers topics including automating administrative processes, adapting learning resources, and critiquing outputs. Each chapter includes reflective exercises and further reading lists and shows how AI can enhance accessibility, efficiency, and creativity in higher education. Alongside this, the many challenges and ethical considerations of using AI are introduced, including issues around plagiarism, quality control, and the need to establish governance protocols.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by Lund University.