Industry - Mentoring Programme
This is a fabulous opportunity for all students from the School of Biological Sciences to avail of valuable knowledge, support and encouragement of a mentor linked across our subject areas.
It's all about the Mentee!
The mentoring topics, meetings and aims are agreed entirely between the mentee and mentor. Meaning the programme is tailored to your needs and aims!
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What does it entail?
The programme will run between November 2023 - May 2024. In this period you will complete at least:
- 4 sessions with a mentor
- Attend 1 training seminar
- Receive monthly newsletters
- Complete an evaluation and reflective review
- Attend a celebration event
How do I engage with the mentor?
Again this is entirely agreed between the mentee and mentor. Previous meetings have included coffee catch ups, visits to the mentors workplace, meetings on campus, online meetings, engaging during events etc.
Benefits of engaging with a mentor?
- Increased confidence and performance
- The opportunity to learn from a role model
- A broader perspective
- Explore possible solutions
- Help in clarifying and setting development goals
- Expanded network
- A safe environment to test out ideas and suggestions
Potential Engagement Topics
The mentoring topics, meetings and aims are agreed entirely between the mentee and mentor. Meaning the programme is tailored to your needs and aims! Some topics typically covered include:
- Career development
- Presentations and public speaking
- Business start-up
- Building networks
- Recruitment and training
- Increasing career and business confidence
- Resilience
- Problem solving
- Someone to support me
- Organisation and planning
- Profile and visibility
- Interviews and pitches
- Who can apply?
All students from the School of Biological Sciences are eligible to apply. We will review your application to determine suitability to the programme. Pending suitability we will then determine a suitable match to our available mentors.
We will provide points based on your application. Students meeting the following criteria will be given additional points:
- students who have participated in a widening participation programme
- BAME students
- students registered with disability services
- students in their final year of study
- More information
For more information please refer to our mentee guide below:
Alternatively you can email the programme coordinator: Dionne Alexander - d.alexander@qub.ac.uk
- How to Apply?
To apply please complete the application form linked below by Friday 6th October 2023
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM
Please note your application will be used to assess your suitability to the programme and then matching you to a mentor if successful.
- Past Students Feedback
“I had a wonderful experience with my mentor. Frances was so supportive and encouraging. She really listened to everything I had to say and valued my contribution to our meetings. I feel very lucky and grateful to have been paired with her. I would highly recommend this programme after the amazing experience I have had and how much I have gained from this relationship.”
Stephanie McClune, MSc Parasitology and Pathogen Biology
"From even general conversation on sustainable development related topics, I was able to enhance my knowledge on the subject and relevant backgrounds and methods regarding entering my chosen career path"
Holly Taggart, MSc Leadership for Sustainable Development - Mentee with Conor Lydon at Tetra Tech