1. Other roles of the researcher
Drama in the Dreamland… ;)
Dreamland:

2. Frankie This is Frankie.
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3. Ph. D. Frankie Department of Dragons and Princesses Uppsala University
Dreamland
He just got accepted to start his PhD in the Department of Dragons and Princesses at Uppsala University, in Dreamland and he is very excited about it!
He always wanted to work with
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4. Ph. D. Frankie Prof. Prince Charming
Department of Dragons and Princesses
Uppsala University
Dreamland
Prof. Prince Charming who is a leading scientist in the field of
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5. Ph. D. Frankie Prof. Prince Charming
Department of Dragons and Princesses
Uppsala University
Dreamland
Fairytale Image Mirroring.
Already, since his first days in the department he realized that Prof. Prince Charming is not only very charming, but also an approachable and friendly supervisor. Frankie becomes very close friends with his supervisor and not only do they have a very good work relationship, they also often hang out outside of work.
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6. Time passed and at one point Frankie started to feel that the whole situation is becoming just
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7. -Many personal favours -Sometimes feeling “used”
-Too friendly
-Many personal favours
-Sometimes feeling “used”
just a bit too friendly
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8. -Many personal favours -Sometimes feeling “used”
-Too friendly
-Many personal favours
-Sometimes feeling “used”
with too many personal favors asked by the supervisor.
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9. -Many personal favours -Sometimes feeling “used”
-Too friendly
-Many personal favours
-Sometimes feeling “used”
This made him feel a bit “used” at times
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10. How to say NO? -Too friendly -Many personal favours
-Sometimes feeling “used”
like that Friday that he end up helping his supervisor with moving to his apartment.
He felt that he wanted to say no, but he wasn’t sure how to refuse without making the whole situation awkward.
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11. Challenging authorities is not appropriate where Frankie comes from
Since Frankie comes from a cultural background that challenging authorities is not appropriate he decided to discuss this with his co-workers to get a different opinion. He learned that the same situation happened with other students in the past. The students that stopped engaging themselves in non-work related chats and activities, received a very bad attitude from the supervisor
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12. Challenging authorities is not appropriate where Frankie comes from
Such as being ignored at lab meetings
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Being ignored at lab meetings
Receive feedback/comments very delayed, while other are prioritized
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13. Challenging authorities is not appropriate where Frankie comes from
receiving feedback/comments on their work with really long delays, while others were prioritized.
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Being ignored at lab meetings
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14. … Challenging authorities is not appropriate where Frankie comes from
And so on…
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Being ignored at lab meetings
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15. What should Frankie do?
He risks loosing the favoritism from his supervisor, but Frankie feels the supervisor is taking advantage of his position…
This troubled Frankie as he now will risks loosing the favoritism from Prof. Charming, but he feels that his supervisor is taking advantage of his position.
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16. Group Discussion: Possible Solutions
-Frankie comes from a cultural background were one normally never challenges authorities
-Prof. Charming wants a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, but does it only on his terms (violating the privacy of his colleagues)
-Frankie feels “used” and uncomfortable
-What should Frankie do?
We were now thinking of splitting into groups and discuss what Frankie could do, given that he comes from a cultural background that one normally never challenges authorities, that Prof. Charming wants a relaxed and friendly atmosphere but does it only on his terms (violating the privacy of his colleagues) and that Frankie feels “used” and uncomfortable with the situation.
So lets discuss for 5 mins what should Frankie do?
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17. Possible solutions Do nothing Do something Confront the supervisor
Go around or above the supervisor to e.g.
The prefect
The student director
The student union
Here after the discussion of the groups we should mention the three different solutions and stress a bit the third, as many people might not know their possibilities in a similar situation.
For example talk with their second supervisors
Talk directly with the Prefect
Talk to your educational director
Talk to the student Union
Change supervisor… etc etc
What are the possibilities here??

18. Depends on the cultural background of Frankie
Do nothing
Confront supervisor
Tell the prefect
Career
Likely the best chance to get good recommendations etc.
Might have a negative effect (not getting letter of recommendation…)
Depends on the prefects reaction…
Friendship/Approval
Maintains the approval of the supervisor but what kind of friendship is it really?
Friendship ends
Friendship ends as well as going behind the back of the supervisor
Confidence/Courage
Lowers confidence
Depends on the outcome of the confrontation
If the prefect is supportive, it could give a boost of confidence
Happiness/Well-being
Depends on the cultural background of Frankie
Unhappy, nothing will change
Short term unhappy (due to confrontation) but possibly happy in the long run
Depends on the reaction of the prefect…
Atmosphere of the group
Status quo
Likely bad short term due to conflicts but could improve if it leads to change
Likely bad short term due to conflicts but could improve if it leads to change
We took these three possible Solutions and some Values we considered important and tried to think of the effect of each Solution in each of these Values

19. Depends on the cultural background of Frankie
Do nothing
Confront supervisor
Tell the prefect
Career
Likely the best chance to get good recommendations etc.
Might have a negative effect (not getting letter of recommendation…)
Depends on the prefects reaction…
Friendship/Approval
Maintains the approval of the supervisor but what kind of friendship is it really?
Friendship ends
Friendship ends as well as going behind the back of the supervisor
Confidence/Courage
Lowers confidence
Depends on the outcome of the confrontation
If the prefect is supportive, it could give a boost of confidence
Happiness/Wellbeing
Depends on the cultural background of Frankie
Unhappy, nothing will change
Short term unhappy (due to confrontation) but possibly happy in the long run
Depends on the reaction of the prefect…
Atmosphere of the group
Status quo
Likely bad short term due to conflicts but could improve if it leads to change
Likely bad short term due to conflicts but could improve if it leads to change
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20. Remember, as a PhD student
It is almost impossible to kick out a PhD student that has been accepted to the program
You have a lot of rights but do not abuse them!!
In the worst (best?) case scenario you have to get a new supervisor

21. Further discussion We are different with what we tolerate.
What if the supervisor abuses his authority even more and acts even more unprofessional towards the students that don’t do what he/she says?
Promoting favored students ahead on publications (put their names first)
Gossip and talk bad about their unfavorable students
Refuse to give recommendation letter to a very good but unfavorable student
We are different with what we tolerate.
How much does the cultural background of Frankie affect his judgment?
How would another student that cares only for his/her best interest act? Is it ok to force yourself not to do anything in order not to get into conflicts?
Is it ok to “sacrifice” oneself to try to make a change? Pushing your ethical boundaries

22. Further discussion We are different with what we tolerate.
What if the supervisor abuses his authority even more and acts even more unprofessional towards the students that don’t do what he/she says?
Promoting favored students ahead on publications (put their names first)
Gossip and talk bad about their unfavorable students
Refuse to give recommendation letter to a very good but unfavorable student
We are different with what we tolerate.
How much does the cultural background of Frankie affect his judgment?
How would another student that cares only for his/her best interest act? Is it ok to force yourself not to do anything in order not to get into conflicts?
Is it ok to “sacrifice” oneself to try to make a change? Pushing your ethical boundaries

23. Thank you!