Solar ultraviolet radiation Occupational heat stress Occupational hygiene
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Individuals pursue doctoral studies at local or international universities that are some distance away from where they are located for a number of reasons. These reason include a lack of supervisory capacity as well as the Covid-19 pandemic in recent years. Improved communication technology has made interaction between the distance doctoral student and their supervisor easier. Benefits of using this type of communication include the ability to enable record keeping of these interactions. Also, video call technology has helped reduce the chance of miscommunication due to the lack of nonverbal communication cues. However, miscommunication between the distance doctoral student and supervisor may still occur. The student may also feel a lack of supervisory support. Different distance students may also have different requirements from a distance supervisor. Some need constant interaction while others prefer not to have this type of interaction. Independent researchers may flourish but other researchers may struggle. Mentoring may also be lacking from the supervisor's side. Distance doctoral students may also feel isolated from their peer group. Effective planning is esential which may include progress time lines and stipulated expectations such as memorandums of understandings (MoUs). Regular meetings between the student and supervisor would be beneficial. Formal initiatives such as development programs and support groups will assist in the students feeling less isolated. Distance doctoral students will increase in number in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic which means that measures should be put in place to assist these students to achieve their degree and develop as individual researchers.
General enquiries – Marthie van Niekerk | Tel: +27 (0)21 808 3708
Postgraduate studies at CREST – Carol Blaauw
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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Krotoa Building, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
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