yes, I think somehow expressing mutual expectations (more than once) is crucial. If informally, I do think that the responsibility for providing a platform for that lies more on the side of the supervisor (definitely not solely on the side of the PhD student)

Being available; sharing network and resources; giving timely feedback; offering opportunities and learning moments (e.g. co-reviewing a paper, organising a conference, co-presenting - these are things you have to learn somehow). Oh and be kind - there is enough harshness in academia.

being available when needed, offering constructive criticism as well as motivation and recognition, being humane (do not request unreasonable achievements, or expect huge personal sacrifices, respect holidays, time to rest etc.), there's probably more but this are top three to me

@jennekevanderwal.bsky.social @chiarazulberti.bsky.social I agree with both of you, but also feel that “being available” can be interpreted in so many ways.. what about things like collective goal-setting, working out when and how to reach goals? and do we ideally use formal tools for this or not?

goed gedaan @vvdonline.bsky.social! jullie waren nog sneller dan Orban, bravo!

haha aahh dat is echt leuk! veel plezier :)