Beyond Barriers student mentoring calendar

The Beyond Barriers student mentoring scheme runs for six months from November 2024 until May 2025. On this page you will find the programme's calendar of events for both Mentee students and Mentors. 

Contact us by emailing beyondbarriers@kingston.co.uk, if you have any questions. We are here to help.

Please note:

  • Dates are subject to change.
  • All booking links for online events and details of venues for any in-person events will be confirmed soon.

Mentee student events 2024/25

Getting support and advice from a mentor can make all the difference, both when you are studying and when you take the first steps on your future career. As a Kingston University student, you can benefit from the expertise and guidance of our alumni and experienced industry professionals. Below is a list of the events that you can take part in during the Beyond Barriers student mentoring scheme. 

Information sessions (optional)

Optional information sessions will be held for students who are interested in taking part in the Beyond Barriers student mentoring programme. The events will take place on the following dates:

  • Monday 23 September, 1pm
  • Wednesday 25 September, 2pm
  • Friday 27 September, 1pm
  • Tuesday 1 October, 1pm
  • Thursday 3 October, 11am
  • Wednesday 9 October, 2pm
  • Friday 11 October, 2pm

Application deadline

If you want to take part in the Beyond Barriers student mentoring programme, you must apply by:

  • Sunday 13 October, midnight

Mentee training (compulsory)

Compulsory training for Mentee students is held on the following dates – you should attend one of the sessions:

  • Monday 28 October, 10–11.30am
  • Monday 28 October, 1–2.30pm
  • Tuesday 29 October, 12 noon–1.30pm
  • Tuesday 29 October, 6.30–8pm
  • Wednesday 30 October, 2–3.30pm
  • Thursday 31 October, 12 noon–1.30pm
  • Friday 1 November, 10–11.30am
  • Friday 1 November, 2–3.30pm

Monthly drop-in sessions (optional)

Optional drop-in sessions will be held for Mentee students on the following dates:

  • Thursday 9 January, 12.30–1.30pm
  • Wednesday 5 February, 12.30–1.30pm
  • Friday 7 March, 12.30–1.30pm
  • Thursday 3 April, 12.30–1.30pm
  • Tuesday 6 May, 12.30–1.30pm

Mentee workshop (optional)

Optional workshops will be held for Mentee students on the following dates:

  • TBC

Celebration event

A celebration event will be held for all participants on:

  • Wednesday 21 May, 6.30pm

Mentor events 2024/25

Thank you for giving your time and expertise to students at Kingston University. Below is a list of the events that you can take part in as a Mentor on the Beyond Barriers student mentoring scheme.

Application deadline

If you would like to volunteer as a mentor on the Beyond Barriers student mentoring scheme, you must express an interest by:

  • Sunday 13 October, midnight

Mentor training (compulsory)

Compulsory training for Mentors is held on the following dates – you should attend one of the sessions:

  • Monday 4 November, 12 noon–1.30pm
  • Tuesday 5 November, 8–9.30am
  • Tuesday 5 November, 12 noon–1.30pm
  • Wednesday 6 November, 2–3.30pm
  • Wednesday 6 November, 6.30–8pm
  • Thursday 7 November, 6.30–8pm
  • Friday 8 November, 12 noon–1.30pm

Future Skills session for mentors

A workshop will be held for Mentors on:

  • Thursday 14 November, 12.30–1.30pm

Monthly drop-in sessions (optional)

Optional drop-in sessions will be held for Mentors on the following dates:

  • Wednesday 8 January, 12 noon–1pm
  • Tuesday 4 February, 12.30–1.30pm
  • Thursday 6 March, 12.30–1.30pm
  • Tuesday 1 April, 12.30–1.30pm
  • Wednesday 7 May, 12.30–1.30pm

Celebration event

A celebration event will be held for all participants on:

  • Wednesday 21 May, 6.30pm

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