Mentoring for Change is designed as a group programme where one mentor is responsible for one group of mentees. The idea behind the group mentoring programme is that a mentor can more easily identify patterns based on multiple similar experiences of obstacles and barriers that may be systemic in nature. In small, confidential groups, mentees can share experiences, form networks and learn from and support each other.
Mentoring for Change at SUND is planned as mentoring groups consisting of 4-5 mentees. The programme runs for one year. During the programme, there will be two full-day seminars where all the mentoring groups meet to discuss a common theme. In addition, mentors and mentees are expected to meet five times during the programme.
- The mentor does not take over any responsibilities or tasks from the principal supervisor. Mentors do not contribute to the academic content of a PhD programme.
- As the principal supervisor, you will be informed by the PhD student about their participation in the mentoring programme.
- SDU encourages all principal supervisors to encourage PhD students to participate in the SDU mentoring programme.