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Peer Support Programmes
Peer Support Programmes
The University of Exeter has a variety of Peer Support programmes with different aims and configurations:
Peer learning programmes
(often called Peer Assisted Learning or Peer Assisted Study Sessions)
Peer learning programmes are curricula-based and develop learning communities within courses.
Peer Mentors lead a group of students through activities and facilitate discussion to enhance understanding of academic topics within a module or discipline. With the support of their Programme Organiser, Peer Mentors plan regular timetabled sessions around pertinent topics and use fun, informal activities to help mentees interact with eachother and in doing so, deepen their understanding.
Peer mentoring programmes
(often called Buddy Schemes)
Peer Mentors offer more general but tailored support and guidance to mentees (either 1-1 or in a small group). This mentoring may take place in person during scheduled or ad hoc meetings, online via email or Yammer, or a combination. Mentors are often matched with mentees based on their discipline, background and life experiences to ensure that the relevant guidance and lessons learned can be effectively passed on.
Find a Programme
To get involved with a programme listed below, either as a Peer Mentor or Mentee, please contact the Programme Organiser listed alongside.
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Mature Student Mentoring Support for mature students before their arrival and throughout the academic year. |
Tom Allars |
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CMH BAME Mentoring Support for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students in the College of Medicine and Health. |
Maisha Reza |
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Care Leaver & Estranged Student Mentoring Support for Care Leavers and estranged students. |
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Careers Peer Mentoring Careers-related mentoring and guidance for students. |
Oliver Laity |
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Global Chums Support for International students. |
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Flexible Combined Honours Support for students on Flexible Combined Honours courses |
Marion Gibson |
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CLES Buddy Up Support for students in disciplines across the college. |
Tabzz Moore |
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Psychology: Introduction to Statistics (PSY1205) Academic support for students taking the PSY1205 module. |
Yuhan Ooi |
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Biosciences (Penryn) Academic support for Biosciences students in Penryn. |
Andrew Pye & Ella Simpson |
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Mathematics (Streatham) Academic support for students on 1st year core modules in Exeter. |
Gihan Marasingha |
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CEMPS Buddy Up Support for 1st year CEMPS students. |
Hakim Layal |
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Physics Buddy Scheme Support for 1st year Physics students. |
Hannah Nagle |
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Renewable Energy (Penryn) Academic support for 1st year Renewable Energy students. |
Anna Middlewick |
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English and Film Studies Academic support for students taking the EAS1032 module. |
Jo Esra |
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History Academic support for 1st year History students. |
Frejya Jensen |
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Modern Foreign Languages Academic support for Language students. |
Juan Garcia Precedo |
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Archaeology Online support for 1st year Archaeology students. |
Hannah Britton |
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Drama Support for 1st year Drama students. |
Emily Kreider |
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Humanities (Penryn) Support for 1st year Humanities students (Penryn). |
James Kelly |
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SPA Buddy Scheme Support for Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology students. |
Bryanna Kilroy |
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Law Transition2HE Support for students who meet 1+ of the following: from a 'Low Participation Neighbourhood', BAME, estranged from family (e.g. Care Leaver), have a physical disability, have a mental health condition, International student. |
Anne Herbert |
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Law Syndicates Academic support for Law students |
Alice Venn |
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Politics (Penryn) Support for 1st year Politics students (Penryn). |
Anna Middlewick |
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Medical Sciences Academic support for 1st year Medical Sciences students. |
David MacDonald |
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Medical Sciences (Y3 -> Y2) Academic support for 2nd year Medical Sciences students. |
Maryam Imran |
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Neuroscience PALs Academic support for 1st year Neuroscience students led by 2nd and 3rd years. |
Natalia Arendarczyk |
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UEBS Buddy Up Scheme Support for Accounting, Management and Economics students |
Alison Truelove |