PGR Peer Mentoring Scheme pilots in Engineering & Design
Eight PhD students received training on Monday 8th September through the Students' Union to become Mentors as part of a new pilot scheme being offered in the Faculty of Engineering and Design.
Incoming students will be offered a Mentor and will meet up regularly with their Mentor throughout the year.
Peer mentors share their experiences as a research postgraduate of doctoral and campus life, and signpost support services if necessary.
Oliver Schofield, the Peer Support Coordinator in the Students' Union who is running the pilot scheme, said:
"The Students' Union are very excited about working with Engineering and Design on this project and it is hoped that more faculties will adopt such a scheme. We've had very positive feedback from research postgraduates we've spoken to from various departments about the benefits of peer mentoring"
Find out more about Postgraduate Peer Mentoring on the Students' Union website.