Support from your supervisor
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All our PhD students are supported by at least one supervisor. Your supervisor is here to get the best out of you. They will offer expert advice and work with you to identify the training and development you need to achieve your goals. Most important of all, your supervisor will be a colleague and mentor. They'll motivate you to become a confident researcher, someone who's ready to try things that haven't been done before. Find a potential supervisor on department web pages. |
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Dr Allan Pacey: "My job is to guide Jack and try and get the best from him. We meet formally every month and review progress, but I probably see Jack less formally two or three times a week. This could range from a two-minute chat in the corridor to spending two or three hours carefully going through something he has written and giving feedback. I realise I am probably quite a tough supervisor in some ways and I expect things to be done carefully and be well presented. My supervisor instilled these values in me and now I think it's my job to pass this ethos on." |
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Jack Pearson: "Investigating male infertility is like diving into the unknown. There are so many aspects, so many pathways my research could lead me down. I am using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to investigate sperm biochemistry and the physics is something new to learn about. I'm motivated by the challenge. Allan is an ideal supervisor. He is fair, supportive and encourages the development of my ideas. He creates an efficient working environment yet pays specific attention to detail and ensures all work is of the highest quality. In return, I feel compelled to match his efforts." |
