Join the UK-Ukraine Mentoring Scheme
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is a proud participant of the UK-Ukraine academic mentoring scheme, led by Science for Ukraine-UK volunteers. Launched in response to the Russian invasion, the programme supports Ukrainian university colleagues affected by the conflict.
Purpose of the Mentoring Scheme
Through this initiative, Science for Ukraine-UK aims to assist Ukrainian colleagues in navigating UK academia. The main objectives of the scheme are to help Ukrainian academics with:
- Career planning, CVs, & applications
- Networking & profile building
- Understanding UK academic culture
- Publication process & academic writing
- Securing UK research funding
- Promotion & progression
How the mentoring works
As Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv is partnered with the University of Edinburgh, where possible, our mentees will be paired with mentors from this partner university in the UK.
Mentees will be paired with mentors who are at a similar career stage and work in a related academic discipline. The scheme is open to mentors and mentees from all disciplines.
Mentoring begins as soon as a suitable match is found. The process will be managed via the PushFar Platform, which offers a variety of tools for online and offline communication, including options for scheduling meetings and note-taking.
We expect mentors and mentees to meet at least once every two weeks for a minimum of three months. Sessions will be conducted online via mutually convenient platforms (Pushfar, Zoom, Teams).
More on Twinning partnership between KNU and the University of Edinburgh
Why become a mentee?
Becoming a mentee in the UK-Ukraine Mentoring Scheme offers several benefits, both personally and professionally. As a mentee, you’ll receive personalised support to foster international collaboration and open research.
Benefits:
- Assistance in defining professional goals;
- Development of Academic potential;
- Increased self-confidence;
- Development of career and interpersonal skills;
- Knowledge of the UK academic sector;
- New perspectives and increased self-reflection;
- Expansion of professional connections and networks.
How to get involved
If you are interested in joining, register on the Pushfar platform at this link. Coordinators will then select a mentor with the appropriate level of experience in your field. The mentor and programme participant will be introduced to each other via email. Any platform (Pushfar, Zoom, Teams) can be used for further communication.
For more information about the Science for Ukraine-UK initiative and mentoring programme, please visit the following link.
