1.1

Provide guidance about the nature of research, the standard expected, the planning of the research program, the review of literature, the data collection and analysis, and appropriate training in research techniques;

1.2

Establish, at the beginning of the student’s research, a framework for supervision, including arrangements for regular meetings. The stages of progress the student is expected to have completed at various points should also be agreed on;

1.3

Meet with the student regularly following the agreed schedules and with a clear agenda, and be accessible to the student at other appropriate times when he/she may need advice;

1.4

Ensure that the student’s research:

• Falls within his/her own area of expertise;
• Can be completed with the resources available;
• Can be completed within the prescribed period of study; and
• Is suitable for the degree program the student aims to undertake.

1.5

If applicable, discuss any potential physical hazards involved in the research work and how these can best be dealt with, ensuring that safety procedures are followed;

1.6

Provide advice on the publication of research work, ensuring that attribution is discussed before publication;

1.7

Deal promptly with any research problems the student may encounter;

1.8

Adhere to the schedule for submission;

1.10

Guide the student in the preparation of the dissertation and the dissertation examination;

1.12

Treat the student professionally, ensuring proper credit for his/her work;

1.13

Be on the lookout for signs of behavioral changes, stress and depression, including absence from classes, laboratory sessions or appointments with no prior notification, reclusion, or erratic behavior in the student being supervised. The Board of Deans should be notified if any of the above behavior has been observed or reported;

1.14

Ensure that replacement supervision is available to the student during any significant period of absence.

2.1

Discuss with the supervisor, the type and scope of guidance he/she needs, and agree on regular meeting times;

2.2

Take the initiative in raising problems or difficulties with the supervisor, however elementary they may seem, before they become serious;

2.3

Attend supervisory meetings well prepared and with a clear agenda for the meeting;

2.4

Be accessible to the supervisor;

2.5

Make satisfactory academic and research progress following the advice of supervisor;

2.6

Discuss with and obtain the approval of the supervisor regarding any changes in the direction of his/her research focus and its implications;

2.7

Provide required progress reports;

2.8

Ensure that the dissertation is completed and submitted within the period stipulated by the Faculty for assessment;

3.1

Mutual respect and open communication are the foundation of a good relationship between the supervisor and the student. Both parties must strive to express respect and communicate clearly and honestly with each other.

3.2

To avoid unnecessary disruption, the student and the supervisor should inform the other party as soon as they are aware of a possible change in their status, e.g. a student plans to withdraw from the program of study, or a supervisor may take sabbatical leave.

3.3

If, after sincere effort, a good working relationship has failed to develop and the student and/or the supervisor believe that, for this reason, satisfactory study progress cannot be made, either party may approach the Board of Deans for advice. Board of Deans will consider the matter carefully and if appropriate, the Board of Deans may recommend a change of the supervisor.