A gift for a promoter

Are you looking for an original gift idea for your supervisor? Do you want to ensure that your token of appreciation brings a smile to their face? Trust our experience and choose one of the products we offer.

A gift for a supervisor should be universal and elegant

A wonderful gift for a supervisor is something elegant yet universal. Something they won't just set aside, but can use in their daily life. Unless you know your supervisor personally, in which case you might opt for a more personal gift, such as a set of exclusive cosmetics, a beautiful perfume bottle with an atomiser, or a Barber set from Luxury Gifts. However, if your relationship is purely academic, then a great thank-you gift could be elegant leather-bound journals from Maruse. You might also consider embossing or engraving the academic's name and their university position on them. A non-committal gift could also be alcohol in a wooden box, adorned with a distinguished inscription like "Thank you for your help with my doctoral thesis and the time you dedicated to me".

If you care about an elegant gift, choose classic, high-quality products. Suitable options include accessories made from natural leather, silver or gold, crystal, and porcelain. They don't have to be large or very expensive items. Sometimes, to make a good impression, a small item like a silver keyring is enough.

What to give as a gift to your supervisor?

Chocolates, bouquets of flowers, and alcohol in a wooden box are the most commonly chosen gifts for a defence. However, there are situations where it's worth buying a luxury gadget as a gift. The cost is the same, but the effect is much better. The examination board will surely appreciate a gift basket containing Italian coffee and biscuits, as well as an elegant pen in a leather case, used for marking student papers. A female supervisor will appreciate an elegant sugar bowl, a delicate tea cup, or even a gold or silver clover-shaped charm for good luck. A male supervisor will be delighted with a luxury magnifying glass, a vintage compass, or a Swiss multitool knife.

You might also consider a humorous gift for a thesis supervisor, such as a statuette with an engraved dedication, a personalised glass beer mug, or a whisky or wine glass.

Top 10 gift ideas for a master's thesis defence

Are you looking for the right gift for a supervisor to thank them for their help with your thesis? Or perhaps you want to buy a gift for a graduate for their bachelor's or master's defence? Here are the Top 10 unique gift ideas for both a supervisor and a student that are worth giving at a master's thesis defence.

• A calligraphy set is a beautiful gift for both a male and female supervisor. It combines functionality and elegance.
  
• Unique office accessories from El Casco, including exclusive pencil sharpeners, paper knives, and prestigious desk lamps. Such stylish products also make a nice gift for the examination board.
  
• A luxury pencil case hand-sewn from genuine and natural leather is an ideal choice for a thesis defence gift for both a supervisor and a graduate.
  
• A coffee drinking set from Chinelli available in our online store, includes two silver-plated cups, a silver-plated sugar bowl, and a set of spoons. All arranged in an exclusive package, ready to be gifted to the supervisor.
  
• An exclusive money clip is an elegant and interesting gift for your supervisor. Additionally, you can personalise it with engraving.
  
• A stylish business card holder from Sigel for 30 cards, available on our Luxury Products website, is made from high-quality aluminium. Upon request, we offer personalised engraving for our customers.
  
• A collector's book is one of the gifts for a female supervisor that she will surely appreciate, especially if it's a rare publication on topics that interest her.
  
• A bottle of exclusive liquor along with a decanter from Credan SA is a gift set that always works well as a thank you for a supervisor. Both whisky and Italian dry red wine are suitable choices.
  
• An elegant fountain pen with engraving is the perfect expression of gratitude for assistance in writing your thesis, whether it's a master's or a doctorate. Such a gift will also delight any university graduate.
  
• A crystal vase is an interesting alternative to a bouquet of flowers. The supervisor will certainly receive flowers from other students after the defence. So make an impression and stand out by presenting a vase from the Murano glass factory.

Personalised gifts for a supervisor

An intriguing gift for a supervisor is personalised presents, whether through engraving, embossing, or printing. Although mugs are the first thing that comes to mind, they are, to put it colloquially, rather clichéd. It's worth opting for more innovative solutions. These include various types of trophies, medals, statuettes, decanters, vases, gadgets, and leather products. You can also place a special individual dedication on plated trays, porcelain plates, ceramic pots, pewter hip flasks, and silver sugar spoons. Creativity and high-quality craftsmanship are key.

So, find your idea by browsing our range of luxury products, and our team of professionals will ensure high-quality personalisation. If you wish, we will compose a unique thank you for the supervisor on your behalf and then permanently place it on the product of your choice. Additionally, we will elegantly package everything so that once you receive the ordered gift from us, you can immediately present it to the supervisor.

How much should a unique gift for a supervisor cost?

Times are changing, and contemporary lecturers, when gently asked how we can thank them for their help with writing a thesis, often refuse to accept gifts. Nevertheless, it's worth buying even a small token of appreciation for the supervisor. Depending on whether one person or several will be defending their thesis with them, such a gift will certainly have a different value. Nowadays, graduates often contribute to a joint gift for the defence. This way, its cost does not strain a student's budget, and the supervisor receives a prestigious product.

The value of gifts should not exceed 100 to 200 PLN due to tax regulations. Therefore, students often struggle with what to buy for someone who holds such an important position and sits on the examination board. Fortunately, our consultants have created a list of small gadgets that will delight the supervisor and have a value of less than 100 PLN. All the following gifts can be found in our online store Luxury Products:

• Leather-bound notebooks,
  
• unique statuettes,
  
• an exceptional compass from Authentic Models,
  
• leather document folder,
  
• Italian leather-bound calendar,
  
• handmade key case,
  
• cognac warmer,
  
• decorative crystal candle holder,
  
• bookends by The Original Book Works,
  
• charming mechanical pencil.

Can you give a humorous gift to your supervisor?

When searching for the best gifts for your supervisor, it's important to remember that they should be a kind gesture and bring a smile to the recipient's face. Therefore, a humorous gift can be a great idea. This could be, for example, a sculpture of a handshake, which you can find in the collection of gifts for him and her at the Luxury Products online store, or scented candles with a personalised engraving.

A funny gift is also an interesting way to thank the members of the examination board. However, remember to give it only after the defence. If given before, it might be perceived as a bribe or an attempt at persuasion. You could then buy a tea with rosebuds and present it with a specially prepared print saying "Thanks to the board, I blossomed like these rosebuds in tea" or "Tea for the headache occurring during the exam". An original gift could also be a personalised set of Italian chocolates. Some of the most interesting texts you can include with them are:

• "Chocolates filled with patience"
  
• "These pralines allow you to rise to the student's level of knowledge"
  
• "Patience may leave you, understanding for the student may leave you, but chocolate never will"
  
• "Chocolate doesn't ask questions, chocolate understands"
  
• "If you can't count on a substantive defence, count the squares in the chocolate".

When to give a thank-you gift to your supervisor?

No matter what type of work you are defending in the exam, whether it's a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral thesis, thank-yous along with a gift for the supervisor and other members of the board are always given right after it. It's best to wait until they have left the examination room and gone to their office. Especially if the gift for the supervisor after the defence is a joint one with other students. This way, you avoid any misunderstandings and accusations of bribery attempts. Moreover, a gift given to the supervisor before the exam might embarrass them. They certainly wouldn't accept it then. There would also be a risk that they might not allow you to defend.

In recent years, more and more students believe that a gift for the supervisor should not be given. They justify their decision by saying that it is the duty of the academic teacher, paid by the university. Indeed, this is true, but the way you appreciate them for their help, often going beyond the norms required by the university, speaks only about you and your class. So appreciate the work of your supervisor, who undoubtedly often sacrificed their free time to ensure you performed your best in the exam. Moreover, when you care about something, and someone helps you achieve your goal, it is in good taste to thank them for it. You don't have to spend your entire salary on a gift; a gift box with Italian delicacies or a unique bouquet of flowers arranged in an elegant box, known as a flower box, will suffice. 

Remember that stylish and unique gifts for your supervisor can be found in our Luxury Products online store. We offer you functional and elegant gifts that will allow you to thank your supervisor for their help in writing your thesis.