My Academic Family works to empower students (especially those from first-generation, care experienced, estranged, or displaced backgrounds) to navigate and thrive in higher education by providing personalised support, inclusive mentorship, and accessible resources.

Mentorship programme

My Academic Family offers a Mentorship Programme for first-generation, care-experienced, estranged, or displaced students (including refugees and asylum seekers).

This programme helps students succeed by pairing them with volunteers who have already completed their university studies in similar fields.

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