Sustainable supervisory relationships between postgraduate international students and supervisors: a qualitative exploration at a Malaysian research university
Purpose This paper aims to investigate the perceived sustainable supervisory relationships between supervisors and postgraduate international students at a research university in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on a qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with 33 international postgraduate students and 10 academic staff at a Malaysian research university. Findings Perceived sustainable supervisory relationships were perceived by both stakeholders in terms of future employment rapport, further research collaborations upon graduation and global engagement via networking initiatives. Originality/value This paper contributes to the supervision literature by establishing novel nuances in the nature and lived experiences of the sustainable supervisory relationships beyond graduation. The implications of developing significant and profound relationships beyond graduation at micro and macro levels are also discussed.
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2022
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Authors: | Nachatar Singh, Jasvir Kaur |
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Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education. - Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 2398-4686, ZDB-ID 2899997-6. - Vol. 13.2022, 2, p. 188-204
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Publisher: |
Emerald Publishing Limited |
Subject: | Perceived sustainable supervisory relationships | Postgraduate international students | Academic staff | Malaysia |
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