The TEDS programme is designed to elevate the standards of doctoral supervision, ensuring that supervisors are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge. Join us in shaping the future of doctoral education and making a lasting impact.
Grounded in the UKCGE’s Good Supervisory Practice Framework, TEDS is a sector-leading training initiative designed to elevate the standards of doctoral supervision across institutions and disciplines. Whether you are a new supervisor navigating your first student relationship or a senior academic looking to reflect on evolving responsibilities, TEDS equips you with the tools, language, and confidence to supervise more effectively — and more inclusively.
A Range of Tailored Training Formats
TEDS is not a one-size-fits-all solution. We offer a suite of options to suit the scale, ambition, and context of your institution:
Foundations of Good Supervision
A 3-hour interactive online session, perfect for institutions exploring supervisor training for the first time or piloting professional development.
Price: £3,500 | Participants: up to 15
TEDS Full Framework Intensive
Our flagship 2-day in-person programme offers deep, dialogic engagement with all 10 supervision domains, helping supervisors build confidence and prepare for formal recognition.
Price: £15,000 | Participants: up to 15
The Digital Series
A flexible, four-part online format designed for distributed teams or blended delivery, balancing depth with accessibility.
Price: £9,000 | Participants: up to 15
Supervision Culture Builder
A bespoke, strategic partnership to embed supervisory excellence institution-wide over 6–12 months. Ideal for institutions preparing for REF, TEF, or launching new doctoral programmes.
From £35,000 | Customised delivery
Each format includes expert facilitation by our three-person team, participant toolkits, UKCGE-aligned resources, certificates of completion, and follow-up recommendations. Optional enhancements such as individual consultations, writing support, and train-the-trainer sessions are also available.
Why TEDS?
Because supervision matters — to students, to supervisors, and to the research culture of your institution. Investing in supervisor development has a measurable impact: reduced attrition, improved completion, stronger progression, and a healthier academic environment for all.
TEDS also provides a structured pathway to professional recognition. Supervisors leave our sessions with not only new skills but also a language to describe their practice — a vital asset in UKCGE submissions, institutional review, or career progression.
Join Us
Over 100 institutions have already partnered with us to improve supervision practices. Will yours be next?
Whether you’re looking to pilot supervisor training, scale up development across your departments, or embed reflective supervision as part of your doctoral strategy — TEDS offers the expertise and structure to help you succeed.
Join us in shaping the future of doctoral education and making a lasting impact.
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