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Peer Mentoring at Bath

What is a Peer Mentor?

Peer Mentors (PMs) are current students who help new students settle into life at the University of Bath and support them throughout their first year.

Every new first-year student is assigned a Peer Mentor from the same department. This helps new students connect with experienced students who can provide guidance, encouragement, and a friendly point of contact as they adjust to university life.

They can share their experiences and offer practical advice about:

  • Studying your course
  • Getting involved in university life
  • Living in Bath
  • Managing the transition to university

You will first meet Peer Mentors at your department's Induction Event during Welcome Week.

Interested in becomming a Peer Mentor?

If you are a current student and would like to support incoming students, you can apply to become a Peer Mentor.

To take on the role, you'll need to attend one of our training sessions, where we'll provide the skills, knowledge, and information you need to support new students effectively. Before applying, we recommend reading the role description to understand what is involved.

Being a Peer Mentor is a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive difference to the student experience.

As a Peer Mentor, you will:

  • Develop valuable skills that employers look for, including communication, leadership, and active listening.
  • Build confidence through supporting others and helping create a stronger sense of community within your department.
  • Learn more about the support services and resources available across the University.
  • Be invited to our annual Peer Mentor celebration event.
  • Join a community of Peer Mentors, with access to training, ongoing support, and opportunities for further development.

Read the role description

Please note that applications for the 26/27 year has now closed.

Check back in January for more information on next years recruitment. 

Lead Peer Mentors

Lead Peer Mentors (LPMs) take on additional responsibilities to mentoring. You'd work alongside other Lead Peer Mentors to organise events in your department, and support, motivate and represent for your fellow mentors. Once you have completed training as a Peer Mentor, we give you additional training to be a Lead Peer Mentor.

Lead Peer Mentor Applications have now closed for the 26/27 academic year. Please check back here around January 2027 when the following academic year's (27/28) applications will open.

Read the role description

Apply now

Being a Lead Peer Mentor is a great development and leadership opportunity on top of supporting your fellow mentors. Lead Peer Mentors can…

  • Develop valuable skills that employers look for, including leadership, organisation and networking.

  • Gain experience planning events, building community, and supporting and leading a team.

  • Demonstrate your willingness to take on additional responsibilities.

  • Be invited to our annual celebration event.

 

 

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