Prof. Dr. Kristiaan Temst Elevates Supervisory Skills at Quy Nhon University
[Quy Nhon, Vietnam] – Within the framework of the IUC-QNU Project, Quy Nhon University recently became a hotspot for academic enlightenment as Prof. Dr. Kristiaan Temst graced its campus with a four-day “Supervisory Skills Workshop”. This educational extravaganza, held from September 19 to 22, 2023, brought together all the local team leaders and Ph.D students supervisors hungry for the secrets of successful supervision and academic leadership.
Prof. Dr. Kristiaan Temst took a selfie at “I❤️QNU” sign at the main gate of Quy Nhon University
The workshop was structured into four comprehensive sessions, each offering valuable insights into different facets of supervision and research mentorship.
Session 1: The profile of the good promoter and the good PhD student:
Delving into the roles and responsibilities of PhD students and supervisors, this session explored their rights and duties. It also addressed the broader purpose of a PhD, the distinctions in supervising bachelor and master’s students, and provided guidance on conflict resolution.
Session 1: Prof Temst and members of the IUC-QNU project had their first session
Session 2: Follow up of a PhD:
Focused on the progression of a PhD journey, this session covered reporting, formal evaluation processes, strategies for handling challenges, crafting effective data management plans, and honing generic skills essential for success.
Assoc. Prof. Le Thi Ngoc Loan (SP 2) raised her opinion at Session 2
Session 3: Effective Scientific Communication
This session sharpened participants’ abilities in scientific communication. It included tips on delivering compelling presentations, navigating the publication process, and orchestrating impactful scientific meetings.
Prof Temst had an interesting dicussion with members
Session 4: Upholding Scientific Integrity
Tackling the vital theme of scientific integrity, this session outlined fundamental ethical principles, discussed author contributions to research papers, and provided guidance on addressing scientific misconduct. These four sessions collectively enriched the participants’ understanding and skills, ensuring they left the workshop empowered and enlightened.
The workshop was succesfully acomplished
The “Workshop on Supervisory Skills” followed a guided discussion format throughout all its sessions, creating a comfortable and engaging learning environment for all participants. This approach allowed attendees to actively participate, ask questions, and share their insights, fostering a sense of collaboration and openness. By adhering to this comfortable and inclusive format, the workshop successfully catered to the diverse needs and backgrounds of its participants, creating an atmosphere of shared learning and growth.
