Animal face of PhD

Theme: Hushing the ouches of the Phd program

Goal Competence objectives Sub topics Activities

1. Enhancing socialization in the Phd supervisory process

Easing out tension during PhD supervision so that cordial interactions are frequent and time management is improved.

Creating a happy hour with students to reduce power distance between supervisor and student every 2 months when deadlines are met

1. Stress management

Stress management1. Expert talk on

stress management

2. Sharing of personal experiences through brain storming session

3. Awareness creation of recreational facilities at the University

4. Learn relaxation excercises

Goal Objectives subtopic Activities

2. Time management 1. Programing Effective use of calender and diaries in google apps /smart phones

2. ”Sieving ”activities

3. Awareness creation of university’s time scale

Goal Objective Sub topic Activity

3. Power distance management

1. Peer supervision(role play among supervisors (with phd students present)2. Socialization and relaxation interaction between supervisor and student (e.g 15 min break out session where supervisor shares drink, have dinner with student) and reports experience3. Sharing of experiences (information, travelling to conferences etc.4. Expert talk on interpersonal relationship5. Self efficacy assessment by supervisor and PhD student