We often present our work in progress, for example, conference abstracts, thesis chapters, articles, research plans, data sense-making; sometimes we choose articles to read with topics that are common between us (e,g., reflexivity, research impact, writing, establishing a warrant etc); sometimes we choose to write together; and sometimes we use these meetings to come to grips with the challenges of doctoral life - for students and supervisors. We develop an agenda at the beginning of each year based on our research plans for the year.