Staff are invited to sign up for the 2026/27 Education Beyond Borders Student Mentoring Scheme to support student wellbeing, belonging and connection. Support a student and help build a sense of belongingFollowing the success of our mentoring programme over the past two years, we are now open for 2026/27 staff sign-ups.We are incredibly grateful to everyone who takes part in the programme and helps support EBB student wellbeing and sense of belonging. Please share this opportunity widely across your university networks.How does the mentoring scheme work?We match students with a member of staff who we believe will be a good fit, based on their expertise and the student's needs.Some students prefer academic or professional support, while others are more interested in being matched with someone who can provide emotional and social support.Support for mentorsWe will hold an information session for all mentors at the beginning of the academic year, covering how the programme works and providing guidance on supporting students from displaced backgrounds.Mentors and mentees will also receive an information sheet to help guide them at the beginning of the programme.If you have any questions, please get in touch with the EBB team:Contact the EBB teamSign up to become a mentorIf you are interested in taking part, please complete the form below. It asks a little about your interests and professional background to help us with the matching process.You don't need any specific experience for the role, although experience supporting students can be helpful.We welcome applications from across academic and professional services.Education Beyond Borders Student Mentoring Scheme 2026/27 – Staff sign-up form [Fill out the form]Please noteNot everyone who signs up will be matched with a student. However, there will always be an opportunity to sign up again next year.Visit the Education Beyond Border website This article was published on Friday 11 September 2026
