Beyond Theory: Navigating Real Supervisor-Student Struggles | Eps 3 | [

Описание: In Episode 3 of Collab or Collapse, we dive into real life struggles faced by postgraduate students with their supervisory team. We are joined by Professor Basil Wong Tung Liong, the Director of the School of Research at Swinburne Sarawak, to dismantle the most common roadblocks in the postgraduate journey.

In this episode, we explored practical ways to handle limited access to supervisors and how to make the most of short or vague feedback. We also looked at how to expand your support network by seeking outside perspectives beyond your immediate team and provide a clear plan for what to do when you receive contradictory advice from different mentors. We also discussed how to manage the pressure of graduation deadlines alongside your supervisor’s personal expectations, explaining why mentors often push for higher performance and how to navigate those demands effectively.

📌 Episode Breakdown
0:00: Highlights
0:45: Speaker Introduction
1:47: Supervisor unavailability and possible resolutions
6:49: Recommendation on meeting frequency with supervisor
9:23: Challenges faced with postdoc guidance and how to tackle the issues
14:46: What to do if supervisors provide minimal feedback?
19:32: Where to look for feedback beyond own supervisory team?
21:40: Balancing independence and guidance from supervisory team
29:40: The boundaries in student responsibility
37:14: Conflicting advice from different supervisors
40:14: Balancing graduation requirements with supervisor’s requirements

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