Mr Matt Lawrence

As a Pastoral Mentor for Biosciences, one of my main responsibilities is to proactively identify and reach out to students who may be struggling in various areas (health and wellbeing, academic progression). I will reach out to and meet with students, either 1:1 or through support drop-ins. I act as a bridge between academic leads and wellbeing/welfare to connect students with all support services – internal and external – which may be required. Staff can signpost students to me; students can also refer themselves for pastoral mentoring. 

 A key aspect of this role is that pastoral mentors sit in departments as academic members of staff, which gives us the programme specific knowledge to help you succeed in your studies.