MyUTUGS Doctoral Supervisor Morning

The University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS) invites new (and newish) doctoral supervisors to an orientation event on 17 September 2026 at 9.30-12.00.

During the morning you will receive useful information to support you in the role of a supervisor. We will introduce you to UTUGS and the resources offered to you, as well as practical tools to facilitate your work as a supervisor. In addition, we will hear experienced doctoral supervisors' thoughts on good supervision practices. You will also have the opportunity to network with other supervisors.

The event will be held in English. An option to follow the event online will be available for the first part of the event, but we highly recommend participants attend in person. 

Where: Educarium, Edu3
When: 17 September 2026 at 9.30-12.00

Programme

Session A: Practical Information for Doctoral Supervisors

09.30 UTUGS Director, Vice Rector Piia Seppänen: Welcome!  
09.35 Head of Research Career Unit Elise Pinta: UTUGS Introduction 
09.45 Chief Academic Officer Sanna Nordman: UGIS for supervisors 
09.55 Development Manager Paavo Kosonen: Strengthening connections with working life 
10.05: Occupational Health and Safety Manager Satu Alanko: Rights and responsibilities of supervisors 
10.20: Director of Doctoral Programme of Molecular Medicine, Professor Noora Kotaja

10.30 Coffee and bagels

Session B: Perspectives on Doctoral Supervision

10.50 Doctoral Supervisors' Academy, DocSA, University Lecturer Heidi Salmento & Insights from experienced doctoral supervisors Professor Niina Nummela (Turku School of Economics) and Professor Petriina Paturi (Wihuri Physical Laboratory and Faculty of Science)

Themes: Best practices and current topics in doctoral supervision

Please note that remote participation in session B is not available.