Prof. Samuel Kwesi Asiedu-Addo, the keynote speaker and Dean of UEW's School of Graduate Studies, said that in order for supervision to be effective, supervisors must be skilled in a variety of areas and engage in quality interactions to help Ph.D. candidates successfully complete their candidature on schedule.

Speaking on the topic “Knowing yourself as a supervisor”, a Senior Lecturer at Applied Linguistics, Dr. Kwaku Ofori, emphasised that supervisors are responsible for keeping the student focused on fundamental matters of their research work.

In addition, he said, supervisors must suggest appropriate sources and conference publications related to the study; act as critics of students' work to ensure quality; support and encourage the students to develop a sense of independence and integrity in their work; make sure that their working conditions are reasonable.

Dr. Daniel K. Ayi-Adzimah, a Senior Lecturer for French Education, spoke on the topic of "Knowing your students," and said that because relationships are the foundation of a dynamic and active learning environment, supervisors who build strong bonds with their students foster an environment that encourages risk-taking and collaborative learning.

Dr. Ayi-Adzimah continued by saying that supervisors must be conversant with the students in order to support them in their academic endeavours. "The more we know and understand our students, the better we can help design learning experiences that are tailored to their needs. True differentiation requires a thorough understanding of our students," he stressed.