Peer Mentoring at Bath

Peer Mentors (PMs) are there to help you settle in and support you throughout your first year at Bath. They can give you useful tips about your course, how to get involved in university life, or what it is like to live in Bath. You will first meet them at your departments Induction Event in Welcome Week.

Every incoming first year student will be assigned a Peer Mentor from the same department. This is to help new students connect with older students who can provide support and guidance about the transition to life at the University of Bath. 

To become a Peer Mentor, you just need to attend one of our training sessions where we cover the skills and information, you'll need to complete the role. Before signing up, we recommend reading the role description to understand what is expected of a Peer Mentor. 

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Peer Mentoring is a great way develop yourself whilst supporting new students. Peer Mentors.… 

• Develop valuable skills that employers look for, including communication and listening skills 

• Increase their confidence through helping others, through building a sense of community in your department, and breaking down the barriers between year groups. 

• Learn more about the support available in the University. 

• Are invited to our annual celebration event. 

• Are part of a community of Peer Mentors, that are supported through training and ongoing skill building. 

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.

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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.