ABSTRACT

Obtaining a doctoral degree requires acquisition of different types of skills and knowledge. The aim of this article is to explore multidisciplinary peer-mentoring groups (PMGs) facilitated by senior academics as a knowledge sharing practice in doctoral education. Drawing from interviews with participants of PMGs at a Finnish university, we found that the participants perceived that cultures and practices of doctoral education in departments and faculties, as well as limited support from supervisors might hinder knowledge sharing. They highlighted that a flat hierarchy and confidential atmosphere supported by the multidisciplinary group composition promoted knowledge sharing and emotional support. Based on these results, we argue that PMGs are a useful resource for facilitating knowledge sharing amongst doctoral researchers and thus have a capacity to benefit the individual as well as the organisation as a whole.

摘要

获得博士学位需要获得不同类型的技能和知识。本文的目的是探索由资深学者推动的多学科同行指导小组 (PMG) 作为博士教育中的知识共享实践。通过对芬兰一所大学 PMG 参与者的采访，我们发现参与者认为博士生教育在院系和院系的文化和实践，以及导师的有限支持可能会阻碍知识共享。他们强调，由多学科小组组成支持的扁平等级和保密氛围促进了知识共享和情感支持。基于这些结果，