Postgraduate Supervision - The University of Waikato

Two years into the role, I feel as though I now have a good grasp of themain issues and challenges facing postgraduate students and theirsupervisors. I can now identify a range of different supervisory practicesacross the institution and I‘ve learnt a huge amount about the ways thatdisciplinary differences impact upon supervisory practice in a particularfield.One of the real privileges of this role is working with postgraduate researchstudents and with supervisors—all of whom are engaged in cutting-edgeresearch projects. I have enormous respect for the many generalprofessional staff colleagues (at the Faculty and University level) who worktirelessly to support postgraduate students and supervisors.Having a student focus is a key priority and informs my work at every step.While we work towards realizing institutional goals and meeting thebroader objectives around increasing recruitment, retention and completionamong our postgraduate student body, I believe that we mustn‘t lose sightof the importance of a well-rounded ‗Waikato‘ experience.Giselle Byrnes.”SEPTEMBER 2010 • TDU TALK• 6 •