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  • Higher Education Pedagogy
  • Student Support Services

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  • Transition to university presents challenges for undergraduate students, particularly those from diverse demographic backgrounds.
  • Academic awarding gaps persist in higher education, impacting student success and retention.
  • Peer mentoring is a recognized strategy for supporting student integration and academic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of two distinct undergraduate peer mentoring schemes on student transition, academic performance, and inclusion in life science programs.
  • To identify key program features that contribute to the success of peer mentoring initiatives.
  • To assess the benefits of peer mentoring for both mentees and mentors.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of two peer mentoring programs: PEMENTOS at Royal Holloway and Kingston University's Academic Peer Mentoring Programme.
  • Evaluation of mentee outcomes including confidence, engagement, academic performance, pass rates, and progression.
  • Analysis of demographic awarding gaps and specific student subgroups (e.g., Black and Global Majority students, BTEC-qualified students).

Main Results:

  • PEMENTOS demonstrated increased mentee confidence, engagement, and academic performance, narrowing first-year grade gaps for Black and Global Majority students.
  • Kingston University mentees showed improved pass and progression rates, with notable gains among BTEC-qualified and commuting students.
  • Both programs provided developmental benefits for mentors, indicating a reciprocal positive impact.

Conclusions:

  • Peer mentoring programs can significantly enhance undergraduate student success and inclusion within life science disciplines.
  • Structured programs incorporating mentor training and compensation appear crucial for program effectiveness.
  • These findings support the broader implementation of peer mentoring to address student transition and equity challenges in higher education.