Supervising, examining and evaluating doctoral theses
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The examination and grading of doctoral dissertations
On this page you will find information on the extent and scope, preliminary examination, approval and grading, public examination as well as guidance for the examination of a doctoral dissertation.
Practices of PhD supervision
The doctoral dissertation supervisor is responsible for supporting the doctoral researcher in carrying out the dissertation research and planning the studies included in the degree. From these instructions you will find information on e.g. the rights and responsibilities of each party.
Problems in dissertation supervision
On this page you will find instructions and guidance for possible problem situations in dissertation supervision.
Supervision plan and Thessa
The supervision plan (often also called supervision agreement) helps the supervisors and the doctoral researcher to agree on the principles and practices of supervision so that each party is aware of their duties. The supervision plan is drawn up in the Thessa planning tool for doctoral studies. On this page you will find information on the supervision plan and study plan.
The role of the coordinating academic in doctoral thesis supervision
On this page you will find information on the role of the coordinating academic in doctoral thesis supervision.
Thesis committees and annual reporting
The thesis committee (follow-up group) assigned for all doctoral researchers is responsible for monitoring the progress of the doctoral dissertation work as well as the quality of the degree and supervision. This page provides information on thesis committees and their tasks, for example.
Monitoring doctoral studies progress: instructions for supervisors
The University has given up the formal study progress monitoring process of doctoral researchers (jatko-opintojen rekisteriseuranta).
Becoming a dissertation supervisor
On this page you will find information on dissertation supervision arrangements, what kind of expertise is required to become a supervisor as well as where a supervisor can find help.
Guide to organise a doctoral level course
Planning to organise a doctoral level course? Please follow these five easy steps to successfully managing a doctoral training course.
Guide for course organizers
Planning on a course for the doctoral programmes in health sciences? Start by reading this step-by-step guide for course organizers!
Assessment and grading in different systems
This page contains general instructions for evaluation and grading in different systems, links to detailed technical instructions, and information on guidelines related to evaluation and grading.
Guidance compass for teachers
On this page you will find tips for supervising teachers related to students’ most common questions and needs in guidance situations. Here you can also find to which services you can direct students in different situations, if necessary.