Masterclasses offered by the PhD Psychologist

All (co)promotors, daily supervisors or PhD-mentors are invited to attend one or more of the masterclasses to enhance their skills in supervising or mentoring PhD candidates, not only in terms of content and process but also in supporting them as individuals.

The program generally includes guided peer supervision, focusing on complex cases related to PhD (or master’s) students. Participants will discuss relevant theories or models (such as those on coaching, autonomy development, and communication) and practice applying these models to address real-world challenges.

Themes of the 2025 Masterclasses

The masterclasses are typically held in person on the last Tuesday of the month (February through November) from 15:00 to 17:00. Online masterclasses are currently being developed.

Topics include:

  • ‘Dealing with feedback and criticism’
  • ‘Effective Supervision: the Mentoring Cycle of Lois Zachary’;
  • ‘Autonomy support’;
  • ‘Building an effective Go-No Go process’;
  • ‘Influencing Group Interaction’;
  • ‘How to motivate your PhD student/candidate’;
  • ‘How to touch on a problem: To signal, to Communicate and to Refer’
  • ‘Coaching Strategies'

Location: the masterclasses will be held at the Bestuursgebouw, Heidelberglaan 8, Science Park (specific rooms to be announced).

Trainer: Drs. P.C.M. Meesters (Paula), PhD-psychologist

More information and enrollment: p.c.m.meesters@uu.nl

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