Building meaningful connections in our academic community
At LSE, academic mentoring creates powerful scholarly partnerships rooted in shared purpose and mutual understanding. Your academic mentor serves as your gateway to our vibrant academic community, fostering relationships that enrich both student and faculty experiences.
Our Approach
Academic mentoring at LSE goes beyond traditional advising. We believe in creating connections that:
- Support your academic journey
- Foster intellectual growth
- Build lasting professional relationships
- Strengthen our academic community
Framework & Principles
Our mentoring relationships are guided by:
The Academic Code – outlining core expectations and standards for all mentoring partnerships
Community-Developed Principles – enhanced guidelines created by our Academic Mentoring Community of Practice to ensure meaningful, effective mentoring relationships
Your Academic Mentor
As your first point of contact within LSE's academic community, your mentor provides:
- Academic guidance and support
- Insights into your field of study
- Connection to broader academic networks
- Partnership in your scholarly development
LSE Academic Mentoring Hub
We would encourage you to explore the Academic Mentoring Hub, a guidance website with advice on mentoring for both students and staff. Featuring revised guidance on the Academic Mentor role, the latest links and resources to help with students’ mental health and wellbeing and an updated reporting/contacts list.