1. Models, trends and challenges in doctoral education
Professor Mick Fuller
University of Plymouth, UK

2. PhD’s in Europe PhD qualification has been in existence for 200 years
PhD is the qualification for entry to University academic career
Recognition that approx. only 20% of PhD graduates have a successful University career
PhD is the qualification for a career as a leader of research & development in industry/public service

3. Recently the PhD has been scrutinised and new models for PhD have been developed

5. Challenges to Universities and Supervisors
To prepare the next generation of researchers
Learn how to conduct Good Research
embed Research Ethics and Good Research Conduct
develop Communication Skills
develop Networking Skills
develop Publishing Skills

6. Trends The demise of the Master:Apprentice model
The rise of the Co/Team-supervision
The rise of the Cohort model
The rise of the Structured PhD
The rise of the Skills Agenda
The rise and development of Graduate Research Schools

7. UK Universities with at least one Graduate School
Source: UKCGE

9. Good Supervisory Practice
Researcher Development Framework

10. Good Supervisory Practice
Researcher Development Framework

11. Good Supervisory Practice

12. Examples

14. Outline Structure
24 PhD students starting together - 12 funded by EU, 12 by University
Each has team supervision – Main supervisor from the discipline + 1/2/3 co-supervisors spanning other disciplines (interdisciplinary)
At least one external collaborator – mostly international
One overall Personal Tutor (interviews every 6 months)
Every 4-6 months compulsory attendance at 2 week long workshop
Student-led Seminar programme
Yearly themed conference – organised by student committee

18. 45 PhD’s over
5 years

22. Challenges to Innovative Doctoral Training Structures
Sustainability
Expensive – require sustained funding
Charismatic leaders have a defined academic lifespan
Maintaining a sufficient pool of Supervisors willing to engage
Doctoral regulations in Partner countries
Variations and legal positions
Widening Participation
Engaging with developing research schools and Institutions