Mentoring Programme

Essential guidance with respect to academic content is primarily provided in the handbooks and during tutorials and practical sessions. The information garnered from these resources, sessions, and course assignments and exercises, will inform students about the skills and knowledge they need to pass their courses.

All first-year Artificial Intelligence students are divided into tutorial groups which are supervised by a senior AI student (the Student Mentor). The tutorial groups meet about 8 times a year. Topics of discussion include practical matters such as course and examination enrollment, as well as advice and tips on academic skills, course choice and examination preparation. The Student Mentor is one of the first points of contact for any academic-related problems or questions.

The department also has a Teacher Mentor who coordinates and supervises student mentoring. During the first year, students may consult with the Teacher Mentor about their academic progress. In some cases, the Student Mentor or Teacher Mentor will refer the student to the Student Advisor. In the second and third years of the programme, there is not set mentorship programme, but you can still consult teaching staff or visit the Student Advisor if you have any questions.