The FBAUL Mentoring Programme will begin in the forthcoming 2026–2027 academic year as an institutional programme designed to welcome and integrate new students into the Faculty of Fine Arts.
In its first year, the FBAUL Mentoring Programme is open to students who, in the 2026–2027 academic year, are enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years of their degree course and who wish to participate voluntarily as mentors, fostering peer collaboration, social interaction and cultural exchange, whereby students already attending FBAUL (mentors) facilitate the integration and provide support throughout the year to students who are new to our faculty (mentees).
The mentor facilitates integration, provides support in tackling the new challenges arising from the transition to and adaptation to higher education, and is focused on the wellbeing and success of new students. They possess a sense of responsibility, ethical commitment and a spirit of solidarity, empathy, clear communication skills, good interpersonal skills, initiative and availability. To establish a genuine connection with their mentees, mentors must be able to listen attentively, give and receive constructive feedback, understand the individual needs of each mentee and offer guidance that facilitates and supports personal growth.
Interested students should register by 4 September.
General objectives
To support the integration and inclusion of students within the university environment, based on the principles of solidarity, mutual support and equal opportunities;
To encourage personal and academic development, valuing the diversity of backgrounds and personal and academic experiences;
To foster analytical skills, critical thinking and civic engagement amongst students as processes of autonomy and personal transformation.
Building peer relationships and support networks across all Bachelor’s degree programmes;
Introducing the Faculty, its existing rules and regulations, and academic initiatives;
Preventing situations of discrimination;
Valuing complementary perspectives, as well as fostering secure social and personal connections;
Promoting social interaction, sharing, and cultural and linguistic exchange;
Anticipating difficulties and promoting the development of cross-curricular skills;
Engaging students with the institution;
Investing in students as social and academic agents in addressing present and future challenges.
Guiding Principles
Knowing how to listen;
Being empathetic;
Respecting cultural, gender, religious and linguistic diversity, amongst others.