In this episode, the SMILEs project managers Miriam and Donaleen discuss the first-hand experiences and benefits of being a peer-to-peer mentor. Mikki Daly (one of our successful mentors) opens up and shares her experiences.

In the second podcast of 2022, Miriam and Donaleen had a chance to catch up with Dr. Paulet Brown-Wilsher regarding her vision for SMILEs, including developing her wellbeing project Pots and Pans with Dr. Paulet and her overall passion for mentoring. Have a listen to this interview for a view into Dr. Paulet Brown-Wilsher's thoughts about the SMILEs project and mentoring in general.

In our first podcast of 2022, SMILEs Project Managers Miriam and Donaleen discuss the origins, visions and future of SMILEs with the founder Earle Abrahamson. Just before his departure from UEL, we were lucky enough to capture his pioneering story. Listen in for a truly inspirational moment.

Smiles mentors Inga and Darren welcomed to the podcast Jane Watson representing the UEL Wellbeing team. We as mentors believe that student wellbeing is an important aspect and closely connected to student academic success. Therefore, the aim of this podcast is to provide more information about the support available at UEL as the academic journey can be often challenging and stressful especially for new cohorts.

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In this podcast, Cassey is sharing her learning experience as a mentee with two of our esteemed SMILES Mentors. 

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Smiles mentors Darren and Inga have welcomed back Smiles co-founders Lizana Oberholzer and Jonathan Mann. The project has come to an end for this academic year and we would like to hear their thoughts about it. The aim of the session is to reflect on how has the project grown when looking back at the original idea and is there a potential future for it.

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Smiles mentors Darren and Inga welcomed to the podcast Lisa Taylor, a Lecturer at the School of Education and Communities. Lisa joined UEL being a student herself and with hard work and dedication has become one of the amazing lecturers at UEL. Lisa has been seen as a mentor by many of her students and her story is an inspiration to many more.

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Listen to our UEL EduCom SMILES Mentors reflecting on their journey as mentors. SMILES is a peer to peer mentor programme for students by students to support learners on their journey to succeed at UEL. The EducComs Programme was founded by Lizana Oberholzer and Dr Jonathan Mann, and it had a profound impact on students' journeys during Covid-19 to continue to provide them with support during this challenging time. 

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Listen to Dr Jonathan Mann and the SMILES Mentors Sharing their reflections on the SMILES Project  

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SMILES Mentors in Conversation with Win Pang, one of UEL's wonderful Librarians, discussing tips on how to find resources. 

Edited by Megan Oberholzer