The THINK Mentor Scheme 2023/24 is for one year and forms part of THINK’s plan to support those in their early career stage to develop their skills and competencies in understanding the interconnected roles of transport and health and their impacts on communities. The programme sits under the THINK Academy and is open to researchers and practitioners with an interest in transport and health issues.
Quotes from current mentor and mentee
I have felt immensely privileged to be a mentor as part of the THINK programme. My mentee and I have come together to chat, talk through challenges and praise the positives. It has been a learning journey for me and I have felt that we have achieved much over the time we have had together. I am very grateful to my mentee for her honesty and openness. It has been a very positive experience and I would encourage others to take up this opportunity.
Emma Bingham
For me, Emma’s mentorship has been very supportive and rewarding. I would recommend looking for an industry mentor because you get to hear a different perspective and consider the big picture. Emma has introduced me to community transport, which is an element of the transport system that remains fairly hidden to people who don’t use it, and a lifeline to those who do. It’s all about connections – transport, health, community… and talking about these things is very motivating to me. I was at risk of dropping out of an apprenticeship before THINK offered me the opportunity to talk with Emma. Being mentored, and learning from other THINK projects, has helped me to develop my interest and sustained my motivation through extended and complex projects.
Madeleine Boase
The purpose of THINK’s Mentor Scheme is to connect THINK members with shared interests and to provide a communication platform to aid members in developing a meaningful mentoring relationship.
For guidance on how to get the best out of this mentoring opportunity please read the tips and code of conduct.
Questionnaires
Please complete the questionnaire relevant to you and return to think@aber.ac.uk
If you require a Welsh language questionnaire form please request one from think@aber.ac.uk
FAQs
I’m international, can I take part 100% online?
Yes, if we can match a mentee with a mentor who are both happy to work internationally 100% online, taking into account any time differences, we should be able to support that.
What is the time commitment?
We suggest 4 times a year to meet online, via phone call or in person. But you agree what your capacity is at the start – if its more or less.