Graduate research peer mentors

Become a peer mentor

The Graduate Research (GR) Peer Mentor program creates opportunities for research students to share their experience with each other and help build the research community at Macquarie.

Whether you are looking to connect with your fellow students or need assistance navigating university life, this program provides a supportive learning community during your studies.

The GR Peer Mentor program is a platform for research students to:

• join a research community, reduce a sense of isolation, and increase the intellectual climate
• develop peer level support and foster a scholarly community between MRes and PhD students
• enhance the graduate researcher experience and promote feelings of belonging
• create networking opportunities between MRes, PhD students, faculty staff members, alumni and industry
• join in the shared experiences of university life with fellow students

You will have the opportunity to meet and connect with the GR Peer Mentors by:

• attending monthly social events (see MyRDC for the next event)
• booking a one-on-one appointment here
• attending Graduate Research Academy events

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PEER MENTOR?
There are lots of rewarding reasons to be a peer mentor! Here are just a few:

• Connect with peers beyond your faculty, department or lab group
• Give back to your community by sharing your experience
• Develop relationship and leadership skills and cultural awareness
• Build networks for future opportunities
• Access training opportunities, e.g. Mental Health First Aid, and leadership seminars

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• Join small social groups meeting together regularly
• Gain experience in organising and hosting events
• Participate in and/or contribute to GRA events like the Graduate Research Conference
• Learn about being a representative and the governance of graduate research at Macquarie

Contact us

For further information about the GR Mentor Program, contact us at gr.mentors@mq.edu.au.