The Supervision Scoop is a newsletter dedicated to fostering excellence in graduate supervision. Designed for both graduate supervisors and graduate students, the publication provides insights into policies, best practices, upcoming events, and key topics relevant to supervisory relationships.
The aim is to support the collaborative journey of graduate education by sharing resources and strategies that cultivate mutual respect, collegial growth, and academic success. We invite you to explore the newsletters below and stay informed about the resources essential for thriving in graduate supervision.
The Supervision Scoop
Spring 2024, Issue 1
Read about the establishment of the GSSHub, the Ontario Principles for Graduate Supervision, best practices and doctoral dissertation and defence timelines.
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The Supervision Scoop
Autumn 2024, Issue 2
Read about supervision guidelines, the Individualized Development Plan, best practices and the Strong Start to Supervision Checklist.
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The Supervision Scoop
Summer 2025, Issue 3
Read about the Toolkit launch, supervising International graduate students, conflict of interest, Ethics submissions, supporting grad students in distress, self-reflection and communities of practice.
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The Supervision Scoop
Autumn 2025, Issue 4
Read about the launch of the new Graduate Supervision Resources Flipbook, the new Supporting Mature and Part-time Graduate Students guide, planning for supervisory meetings, intellectual property, questions to consider before accepting a grad student and upcoming events.
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