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A student in Coffee Union smiling with glasses on, seated at a table.

Supporting mental health and wellbeing through mentoring

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Mentoring not only benefits students academically and socially, but it also contributes towards positive Mental Health. Whether adjusting to university life, managing the stress of assignments or simply looking to connect with your peers, Mentoring offers a sense of belonging that can enhance your time at UWL. 

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Here is an overview of the mentoring programmes available UWL students:  
  • Traditional Mentoring: Paired with a student studying a similar course or within the same School/College. Students volunteering as a Traditional Peer Mentor will be studying in the year(s) ahead of their Mentee. 
  • Shared Lived Experience Mentoring: On the Shared Lived Experience Peer Mentoring programme, students can select to be paired within any of the following branches: 
    • International: Paired with another student who has also travelled to the UK to study. 
    • Wellbeing: Paired based on both students studying with a wellbeing need. 
    • Black and Mixed Heritage: Paired with another student who is of the same ethnicity. 
    • Mature learners: Paired based on age. Students aged 21+ are paired with another student who is also a mature learner. 
  • Final Year Mentoring: Paired as a final year student with a UWL graduate who is working in a sector relevant to the course the student is studying. Only accessible to Level 6 and 7 students. 
If you would like to receive support from a Mentor or volunteer to support other students, please complete the Peer Mentoring Application Form 2024/25.

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