Info sessions on doctoral supervision
Doctoral education services arranges info sessions for supervising professors, thesis advisors and others interested in doctoral supervision on varying topics around once in a month.
Preliminary programme 2026-2027
The info sessions are held in the afternoon from 3.05 PM to 4 PM.
Presentation slides will be added to the event page after each session.
| Date | Topic | Place | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9.2026 | Empowering team science? Strategies for team supervision and managing the supervision of multiple students | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 1.10.2026 | What constitutes good supervision? Lessons from cases and best practices | Ekonominaukio 1, V301 BIZ Lounge & Terrace | More information |
| 5.11.2026 | Monitoring of progress: How to ensure that doctoral students progress and develop independence in their research work? | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 3.12.2026 | Recruiting doctoral students with various employment skills | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 14.1.2027 | Building positive doctoral supervisory relationships: Strategies for resolving challenges | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 4.2.2027 | Doctoral supervision at Aalto: everything you need to know | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 4.3.2027 | Research integrity, AI and ethics of doctoral supervision | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 1.4.2027 | (Co-)authorship for supervisors | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 13.5.2027 | Research funding and resources for doctoral studies | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 3.6.2027 | Navigating diversity and fostering Inclusion in doctoral supervision | Undergraduate Centre, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
Programme 2025-2026
The info sessions are held in the afternoon from 3 PM to 4 PM.
Presentation slides will be added here after the info session.
| Date | Topic | Place | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9.2025 | Well-being of supervising professors and thesis advisors in supervision | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 2.10.2025 | What is good supervision all about? | Konetekniikka 1, room 101 | More information |
| 30.10.2025 | How to support your doctoral student in applying for funding? | Konetekniikka 1, room 101 | More information |
| 4.12.2025 | Monitoring of doctoral students. What if, despite good guidance, things don't progress? | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 8.1.2026 | How can you effectively guide and support your doctoral student in developing independence in their research work? | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 5.2.2026 | How to handle difficult situations? | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 5.3.2026 | Recruitment of doctoral students – from attraction to rigorous and inclusive selection | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 9.3.2026 | Extra info session for external thesis advisors: basics of Aalto doctoral supervision | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 26.3.2026 | Supporting the writing process of a doctoral thesis. What are the goals of publishing at Aalto? | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
| 7.5.2026 | Pre-examination process at Aalto | Otakaari 1, U523 Top Lounge | More information |
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