Why TEDS?

Doctoral supervision is central to research excellence — yet often undervalued in institutional development plans.

TEDS (Training in Effective Doctoral Supervision) offers a suite of professional development programmes that are structured, inclusive, and sector-aligned. Delivered by a team of experienced educators, our workshops help institutions improve supervisory practice, build capacity, and meet recognition standards. By investing in supervision, universities strengthen both researcher outcomes and institutional reputation.

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Training Formats

We offer four core formats to suit different institutional needs:

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Foundations of Good Supervision
a one-off online session to get started

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Full Framework Intensive
our flagship two-day in-person workshop

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The Digital Series
flexible, modular training across four online sessions

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Supervision Culture Builder
long-term strategic support for systemic change