CAL PGR Buddy Scheme (Mentor) 26/27

CAL PGR Buddy Scheme 2026/27

Sign up to become a Buddy.
The College of Arts and Law runs a peer-to-peer support scheme for newly arrived postgraduate researchers (PGR) each year, to guide them through administrative processes and to get involved in the PGR community in the College.

While the Scheme is primarily directed at newly arrived PGRs to help them through their first 8 months at the University, it can also include PGRs in their second year who feel like they need some continued to support navigating their research journey.

To volunteer as a Buddy and act in a mentor capacity, please complete the form below. If you have any questions about the scheme contact the CAL Postgraduate Student Experience Officer, Dr. Cai Lyons (c.b.lyons@bham.ac.uk).

Matching will occur from September onwards.
Name

First NameLast Name
University Email Address
abc123@student.bham.ac.uk
Student ID
What is your programme? Please include PT or DL as relevant.
Example: MA by Research Music PT; PhD History of Art FT DL.
What is your Department?
Example: Film and Creative Writing
What stage will you be in for academic year 2026/27?
Example: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, etc, or Thesis Awaited
This Scheme is opt-in due to data protection rules. By submitting the information above, you consent to sharing it with others participating in the CAL PGR Buddy Scheme.

Your information will be held until the end of the Scheme in May/June 2027 and will not be shared outside of the Scheme.
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CAL PGR Buddy Scheme 2026/27