What we have done
The team have finished deliverable one which is a review of mentoring in higher education.
This deliverable is being used to inform the deliverables three and four which is the guidance materials and the online training for mentors and mentees.
What we are doing
At this phase of the project, the team is working on deliverable two and trying to find out about all the different types of mentoring activity.
Latest project update - November 2016
Gina Dalton,
Project Sponsor for Sustaining Mentoring Schemes:
“The
Project Team has supported Dr Judie Gannon in launching the Sustaining
Mentoring Network (SUSTAIN) which is funded by ESRC and involves coordinators
from non-higher education institution (HEI) mentoring schemes as well as
university schemes/programmes.
“The
first network event heard from managers/coordinators and the issues that they
face in ensuring the longevity of their schemes and programmes. The aim is to
grow the network and share good practice.
“The
network includes coordinators from mentoring schemes from other universities
including Reading, Oxford, University of Wales, Edinburgh Napier, Swansea and
Open University. Non-HEI mentoring schemes include: Women in Film and
Television, Springboard, Bar Council, Academy of Medical Sciences, Association
of Business Mentors, Koestler Trust and Thrive.”