Better Communication with your PhD Supervisor

Effective communication with a supervisor is always crucial for success. Figuring out how to efficiently and effectively communicate with your PhD supervisor is especially important while in graduate school.

The following article written by Patricia Gosling and Bart Noordam was published in Science Careers a few months ago. I think it does a great job highlighting some of the communication challenges that PhD students face in figuring out how to communicate effectively with their supervisors. In addition, the article provides helpful advice for students to maximize the benefits of interacting with their PhD supervisors.

Mastering Your Ph.D.: Better Communication With Your Supervisor

While the article was written specifically for PhD students, it addresses universal communication concepts that are relevant and can be very helpful in many other settings. We hope you find the article helpful.