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Supervision

Graduate Calendar: Supervision

Working with a supervisor

If you are working with a supervisor, follow the best practices outlined on this website and complete the student-supervisor checklist two months after starting your program.

Best practices guide Student-supervisor checklist

Conflict of interest

Conflict of interest

We endeavor to avoid bias and the perception of bias in student-faculty and student-student relations, and in supervisory and examining committees.

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Changing supervision

Changing supervision

Things to consider if you are contemplating a change in supervision.

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