Graduate Supervision Conference
Graduate Supervision Conference 2025
The annual Graduate Supervision Conference brings together the graduate education community to share insights and explore best practices in graduate supervision.
At the 2025 conference, attendees will learn from the leading experts, connect with peers from across the country, and find solutions to address today’s challenges in graduate education. This event offers a unique opportunity for graduate supervisors to gain actionable tools and fresh perspectives, empowering them to build strong foundations for effectively supporting graduate students.
What Will We Cover This Year?
- Trending topics in graduate supervision: Explore current trends and pressing issues shaping supervision practices in graduate education.
- Student Perspectives: Hear firsthand accounts from students about their experiences, challenges, and insights into the supervisor-student dynamic.
- New Strategies: Gain practical tools and strategies to navigate and resolve complex supervision scenarios effectively.
We welcome all members of the graduate education community – graduate supervisors, academic administrators, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers – to join us online on May 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. EST.
Conference Agenda
Speaker:
- Dr. Amy Warren, Associate Vice-President (Academic) and Dean of Graduate Studies (Memorial University)
Session Title: Opening Keynote: Fireside chat with Dr. Bruce Shore and Heather McGhee Peggs
Speakers/Panelist(s):
- Dr. Bruce Shore, BSc, TchDip, MA, PhD
- Heather McGhee Peggs, LLB
Session Title: Panel Discussion: Student Perspectives on Faculty Supervision
Speakers/Panelist(s):
- Cindy Vieira, BSc, Master’s Student, University of Toronto
Session Title: Case Studies: Graduate Supervision in Focus
Speakers/Panelist(s):
- Dr. Nancy Lee Heath (McGill University)
Moderator:
- Dr. Beverly Fitzpatrick (Memorial University)
Speakers/Panelist(s):
- Dr. Brent Snook (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Moderator:
- Dr. Ross Swanson (McGill University)