Reflections of a PhD mentor: Thesis Mentor Pilot Scheme 2024
Sep 5, 2024
Location
Online
Description
In this presentation, Dr Cameron shares the experience of a mentor on the 12-week pilot at Edinburgh Napier University that aims to improve the student experience and outcomes of PhD students at the writing-up stage. She shares details about the mentoring training workshop, challenges and rewards of serving as a mentor to a PhD student at another school with stakeholders from other UK universities who are exploring similar projects. The Edinburgh Napier University PhD mentor programme was run in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. This presentation was part of a workshop run by Dr Vani Naik of Edinburgh Napier University and Dr Elaine Gourlay of the University of Glasgow, entitled: Honey, We Shrunk a Thesis Mentoring Programme! - Vitae 2024
Books to Homeless - Donating Books to Vulnerable Readers
Dec 1, 2017
Location
Edinburgh
Description
Showing Some Love - The Gift of Giving Books from Christmas to Valentine's Day
Collecting pre-loved books on all 3 campuses in aid of streetreads, an Edinburgh charity aimed at giving books to homeless readers.
From December to February, the campaign asked students and staff to donate their old books in collection stations across the University campuses in Sighthill, Merchiston and Craiglockhart.
Collaborations:
ENSA
Cross-University Groups & Disciplines
Streetreads
Shelter
The Bright Red Sparks competition provides an opportunity for Edinburgh Napier students, staff, and alumni to showcase their entrepreneurial success with a chance to win cash prizes and in-kind support to further develop themselves, their ideas, and their business. With six categories to enter, there is something for everyone – individuals and businesses alike
Finalist for Enterprise Educators - Award announcements held via FaceBook Live Event .
