This open access book provides insights from Indigenous higher degree research (HDR) students
on supervision practices in an Australian context. It examines findings from qualitative
studies conducted with Indigenous HDR students from different academic disciplines enrolled
higher education institutions across Australia and supervisors of Indigenous HDR students. Six
types of data and their thematic analyses are presented to understand the needs and
experiences of both Indigenous HDR students and supervisors of Indigenous HDR students. This
book also unpacks assumptions and commonly held beliefs about Indigenous HDR students and
shares what Indigenous HDRs report they need to experience success in higher education. It
reports the experiences of supervisors of Indigenous HDR students and explore further
opportunities which enhance the higher education experiences of Indigenous HDR students. This
book also suggests how successful relationships between Indigenous HDR students and their
supervisors may be fostered and aims to be a useful resource for Indigenous peoples wishing to
pursue higher education and HDR supervisors in countries with Indigenous populations.
