Grow | Mentoring, Buddying and Coaching

DCU People, Learning and Organsational Development offers a range of staff mentoring, buddying and coaching schemes. These schemes are designed to support you in your professional development, while promoting a culture of personal and professional growth at the university.

Find out more about what each of these schemes can offer you.

Mentoring Scheme

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Find out more about the peer to peer mentoring scheme available to colleagues.

Reverse Mentoring Scheme

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This novel approach to mentoring offers colleagues a direct line to the student voice.

Research Group Mentoring Scheme

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Find out how you can become one of our first postdoc Group Mentors.

New Joiner Buddy Scheme

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This scheme is designed to support colleagues joining DCU.

Maternity / Paternity Buddy Scheme

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Supporting colleagues through maternity, paternity or adoption leave.

Coaching at DCU

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Supporting those recently appointed to leadership roles or aspiring to such positions

If you require any further information around mentoring, buddying or coaching, please don't hesitate to contact us at learning.development@dcu.ie.