Wellbeing in the workplace: Enhancing Well-being in Postgraduate Supervision: Insights from Work and Organizational Psychology

Well-being in the Workplace

Enhancing Well-being in Postgraduate Supervision: Insights from Work and Organizational Psychology

In academic supervision, particularly in postgraduate settings, the well-being of supervisors and supervisees is paramount. This presentation delves into the critical workplace factors that influence mental health and well-being, drawing from the specialized field of work and organizational psychology. The focus will be on the social relationships between employees (specifically between doctoral candidates and their supervisors) and leaders, and how these relationships either contribute to or protect against mental health issues. We are so lucky to have Torkel Einarsen, an expert in the field of work and organizational psychology, to hold an introduction about the theme. He will focus on workplace factors affecting employee well-being and mental health.

Event Details:

Date: December 12th
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

Agenda:

08:30: Welcome
08:40: Keynote Presentation: "Enhancing Well-being in Postgraduate Supervision" by Torkel Einarsen
09:00: Coffee Break
09:05: Discussion and Wrap-up
10:00: Goodbye

To prepare for the workshop:

Reflect on your experiences regarding the well-being of Ph.D. candidates and supervisors. Consider the following question: “How can we balance providing freedom and autonomy while ensuring clarity and structure to mitigate uncertainty?” You are also encouraged to think about other aspects related to this theme that you find important.

Welcome!

Trine Fossland and Cato Bjørndal

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