Siân Anderson
Thesis title: Specialist mentoring and autistic students in higher education: Exploring engagement, experience and outcomes
Start year: 2024
Supervisor(s): Mr Hossein Sadeghi Movahed, Professor Louise Taylor, Professor Luci Wiggs
Research topic
My research focuses on exploring students’ expectations, experiences and engagement with specialist mentoring across their time at university. I am also examining mentors’ experiences and their views on what support is helpful and what is less effective.
I aim to identify the key components of specialist mentoring to support student wellbeing and academic success, with the goal of improving services and promoting inclusivity throughout university.
When I am not undertaking my research, I enjoy running and cycling to stay active and clear my mind. I also keep pet chickens because they are wonderful.
Further information regarding my research project can be found on the project’s mini-website.
Professional information
Memberships of professional bodies
Research About Learning in Higher Education (REAL-HE)
Nursing and Midwifery Council - RMN