At St Edmund’s, learning goes beyond the lab or lecture theatre. The Mentoring Network connects current students and recent graduates with mentors who understand the challenges, opportunities, and possibilities that lie ahead. It’s about building lasting relationships, sharing real experiences, and passing wisdom forward.
The Mentoring Network is a collaboration between the St Edmund’s Alumni Society and the CR, recognising the benefits of connection between all parts of our College community, and embracing the reality that at St Edmund’s our members come from all walks of life.
Our alumni community is full of excellent people in every conceivable field, industry, profession and vocation, spread all over the world, who are excited to share their experiences and guide current students and recent graduates; and as a mature college, many of our current students bring with them a wealth of knowledge that they are keen to share with their new colleagues.
But mentoring relationships are not just about giving and receiving advice. They unlock opportunities. They enable growth. They form lasting connections that shape the future.
We are building a community where experience is passed forward, ambitions are supported, and meaningful relationships can thrive.
Getting Involved
Read more about the roles of mentor and mentee, and the benefits of taking part.
Mentors
Mentees
We understand that all our participants – students and alumni – have demanding schedules. To make sure everybody gets the best experience possible we ask that mentors and mentees commit to a minimum of three sessions over the academic year – one to set goals, one to check progress, and one to look towards the future. We recommend that pairs meet online for maximum flexibility and to allow for global connections.
How does it work?
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Mentors and Mentees sign up to take part, detailing their aspirations and the experiences they are willing to share
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The network team will match pairs of mentors and mentees
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Pairs will be introduced and given resources and guidance on how to structure their meetings effectively
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Pairs have their first meeting to set goals
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The network team will check in with both participants individually
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Pairs conduct at least two more meetings
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The network team will ask for a review and feedback on the process
If you have any questions about the network reach out to the Development Office.
