PPs UNY presents Dr. Vijay Kumar Mallan from Otago University, New Zealand. Vijay developed an interest in doctoral education. In Vijay's teaching and research, he focuses on enhancing the doctoral experience for both supervisors and students. Over the past decade, Vijay has developed, disseminated and published on doctoral support, examination and feedback practices. On this occasion, Vijay explained the Practical Workshop on Improving Doctoral Supervision for Heads of Study Programs and Doctoral Students.

“My research philosophy is to produce scholarship that has practical implications. At Otago, I am responsible for the academic development program for supervisors and PhD students. Outside of Otago, I have been invited to provide expertise and teach on doctoral supervision programs in Australia, Estonia, Finland, India, Japan, Malaysia, Norway and Sweden.” Said Vijay during his presentation at the workshop which was held for 3 days.

Vijay added that when presenting, don't be selfish. "Remember, when the presenter uses Power Point, don't use more than 27 sentences, or you will find your audience sleepy. And there is also something that is better to avoid, namely don't read your own slides." he added again. In the workshop session with students, Vijay also held a teleconference with students and graduates at the University of Otago. In this session, students were given the opportunity to share experiences regarding the obstacles in completing their dissertation.