Postgraduate students represent the future of scientific research.
To enable each student to attain their full potential it is clearly essential that they get the best possible training and supervision. The supervisor's experience and expertise are crucial for most PhD projects. The supervisor's role is complex and demanding, particularly for senior scientists with full-time research commitments. Unfortunately, there is often little recognition or support for supervisors. Most scientists are highly motivated professionals with years of research training and experience, but frequently little formal training as mentor, teacher and supervisor.