Connect with a peer mentor
The Graduate Research (GR) Peer Mentor program offers a range of opportunities to enhance your research experience 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 the monthly drop-in sessions
- 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
- Participate in and/or contribute to GRA events
- 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.