Peer Mentoring

 

New January Intake Postgraduate Students Mentor/Buddy Scheme 

Recruitment for Mentors/Buddies Now Open

 

Postgraduate Taught (PGT) Peer Mentoring Scheme

Postgraduate Research (PGR) Welcome Buddy Scheme

Set up to support new PGT students with their transition to the University of Leicester, providing tips, guidance, information about the city of Leicester and where to find things, etc..

 

We are looking for current PGT students to become our mentors. You would be helping the new cohort of students settle into PGT life and providing information to them. This is a great way for you to give back to the community, grow your professional skills and you'll be awarded an accreditation by the Peer Mentoring team!

Supporting new PGR students to settle into University life and provide support for them to get to know Leicester, improve their professional development and more!

 

We are looking for current PGR students who would like to help new students with the transition into their research here at Leicester.

 

This scheme is run in conjunction with the new PGR Peer Mentoring scheme run by the University, with the Buddy scheme running for the first 4-6 months of students course.

To become a Mentor for the January intake, complete this short application form and then keep an eye on your emails for details of the Mentor training.

To become a Buddy for the January in-take of PGR studies, complete this short application form and then keep an eye on your emails for details of the Buddy Training.

 

I'm a new PGT or PGR student, how will this help me?

  • You will be receiving warm and friendly information straight away, this will help you know what is happening on or around campus and further afield in Leicester
  • You will get hints and tips on how to make the most of your student experience
  • You will have specific support and signposting if you have any difficulties during your first term. 
  • You'll have the opportunity to make new friends and be a part of something that celebrates the diversity of student life in an informal, fun and sociable way

How will the support be provided?

PGT students will receive details of their Mentor from the middle of Janaury whilst PGR students will receive details of their Buddy towards the end of January.  There will be opportunities to meet your Mentors/Buddies with relevant information been provided through the sending through emails during the first few months of your programme. You will also be able to message them directly with queries.

 If you wish to opt out of the scheme then you are able to do so by emailing us at peermentoring@leicester.ac.uk

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