Doctoral supervisor responses to diversity in the doctoral candidate profile: sharing scholarship, strategies, and resources

Everitt, Julia and Allen-Dooley, Shaun (2026) Doctoral supervisor responses to diversity in the doctoral candidate profile: sharing scholarship, strategies, and resources. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. ISSN 1759-667X (In Press)

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Abstract

Doctoral education policies have diversified the doctoral candidate profile, modes of study and types of degrees meaning that universities and supervisors need to respond to diverse candidate needs. A sensitive approach is advocated when responding to diversity, although not all candidates will disclose barriers. Furthermore, not all universities will offer supervisor development including Communities of Practice (CoP) programmes which encourage supervisors to undertake reflection and scholarly activity. The literature is heavily weighted to discussing the barriers for candidates, with only a few items focusing on supervisory strategies and tips. What is missing is an open-access range of scholarly approaches that supervisors have taken in collaboration with the candidate and supervisors, which this paper aims to address.

Item Type:	Article
Dates:	Date Event 23 March 2026 Accepted
Uncontrolled Keywords:	doctoral supervision, diversity, communities of practice, EDI, postgraduate research
Subjects:	CAH22 - education and teaching > CAH22-01 - education and teaching > CAH22-01-01 - education
Divisions:	Law and Social Sciences > Education
Depositing User:	Gemma Tonks
Date Deposited:	24 Mar 2026 10:50
Last Modified:	24 Mar 2026 10:50
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/16936

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