This session is designed for early career researchers (both PhD. students and post-PhD. researchers) and their supervisors. We will focus on research-based strategies and practices enhancing study/research work well-being among early career researchers. The session provides an opportunity to reflect on the means and generate ideas how to increase PhD. students’ and post PhD. researchers’ well-being.

Kirsi Pyhältö is professor Kirsi Pyhältö, PhD. is professor of higher education, in the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Center for University Teaching and Learning, at the University of Helsinki, and professor of educational sciences in the Faculty of Educational Sciences, at the University of Oulu. She is also extraordinary professor at the Department of Curriculum Studies, University of Stellenbosch, South-Africa. Her research interest include, researcher community and supervisory support, doctoral experience and well-being and researcher careers. Pyhältö is leading two active research groups: From PhD. Student to Academic Expert – research group https://researchondoctoraleducation.wordpress.com. Learning and Development in School -research group http://www.learninginschool.fi/. She is one of the founding co-coordinator of EARLI Special Interest Group 24 Researcher Education and Careers. See full list of publication: https://tuhat.halvi.helsinki.fi/portal/fi/persons/kirsi-pyhaltoe(677db559-b36b-44a4-90c6-d3e4bd87e94b)/publications.html