Mentoring at UEL
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Mentoring at UEL
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a powerful partnership where an experienced professional guides you, sharing their knowledge to help you take your career to the next level.
Having a mentor helps bridge the gap between your education and the professional world, equipping you with the confidence, industry insights, and skills you need to succeed. With over 10,000 students mentored in the past 17 years, we’ve seen firsthand how transformative this guidance can be.
As part of UEL’s Vision 2028, we are committed to Mentoring for All, a comprehensive initiative designed to ensure that every student benefits from mentoring at least once during their academic journey.
What we offer
- Career Mentoring: Career Mentoring offers a four-month one-to-one programme for students in their second (Level 5) and final (Level 7) years of study. You'll be matched with an external professional to gain key industry insights, expand your network, and prepare for your future career.
- Peer Mentoring: Peer Mentoring connects new students with trained final year (Level 6) student mentors to help them settle in and make the most of being at university. For Level 6 mentors, this is a chance to gain valuable skills and a recognised CPD qualification that will enhance their employability.
- Power Hour: Power Hour provides every undergraduate final-year student with a dedicated one-hour mentoring session from a career professional. The session is designed to help you prepare for the transition into employment, focusing on boosting your career readiness.
What is Mentoring for All?
The Mentoring for All provides every student at UEL with a dedicated mentoring offer tailored to their stage of study. It connects you with experienced professionals and peer mentors to help you build confidence, develop career readiness, and make valuable connections.
Having a mentor helped to foster feelings of hope and optimism for the future, increasing my confidence and sense of self-efficacy. The boost to my confidence has been very important to achieving my goals. I would recommend mentoring, I can see a real change in myself, in that I reach out to others more (e.g. lectures for feedback or guidance and asking about things I can get involved in), I’ve taken on a leadership role (as a student rep for the Docklands cohort) and my increased confidence has meant that I have managed to secured a research assistant role over the summer"
Joanne Roberts, BSc (Hons) Psychology student
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Mentoring FAQs
Who can apply for mentoring?
All UEL students can apply for mentoring, whether you're in your first year, final year or studying at postgraduate level. You don’t need experience or a finished CV - just an interest in developing your career.
Do I need a clear career plan before I get a mentor?
No. Many students join mentoring because they don’t know their next step. Your mentor can help you explore options, understand different industries and build confidence in your choices.
How much time does mentoring take?
Most partnerships meet for around an hour each month, either online or in person. You and your mentor can agree a schedule that fits around both timetables.
What if my mentor and I aren’t the right match?
If the partnership isn’t a good fit, the Mentoring Team can help you find a new mentor. The programme is designed to support you, so it’s fine to ask for a change.
Can international students take part?
Yes. International students are encouraged to join. Mentoring is a great way to understand the UK job market, practise communication skills and build professional connections.