Get involved with a peer learning programme
Whether you’re looking for support with your studies or want to become a peer mentor or PAL leader yourself, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved across the University of Glasgow.
Peer learning is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, and most Schools or Colleges offer tailored schemes designed around your subject area and academic needs.
Peer Learning Schemes by College
We currently support Peer Mentoring and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) groups across the following subject areas. These may include course-based support sessions, informal mentoring groups, and writing-focused support.
Each scheme has a named contact from the Peer Learning Team. If you’d like to join or have questions, they’ll connect you with the relevant PAL leader or mentor.
Times and details may vary by semester.
| Social Sciences | Sciences and Engineering | Arts and Humanities | Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Maths and Statistics | Literature | Psychology |
| Sociology | Physics and Astronomy | Linguistics | Global Mental Health |
| Economics | Computer Science | Spanish | Life Sciences |
| Business | Engineering | Portugese | Medicine |
| Management | Chemistry | History | |
| Education | Geography | Theology and Religious Studies | |
| Politics | School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC) | ||
| Celtic and Gaelic |
Can’t See Your Subject?
Not every course has a scheme yet, but we’re always growing. If your subject isn’t listed, please email us: robert.imbur@glasgow.ac.uk
Want to Be a Peer Leader or Mentor?
We’re always looking for motivated students to join our peer learning community. You don’t need to be an expert on your subject, just willing to support others, build skills and share your experience.
What’s Involved?
- 3-hour training delivered by the Peer Learning Team
- Ongoing support and community through our Teams space
- Invitations to peer learning meetups and workshops
- Feedback and development opportunities
- Recognition on your HEAR transcript (Higher Education Achievement Report)
Peer mentors and PAL leaders work in different ways, but both play a key role in helping students feel supported and succeed at UofG. Learn more about the difference between roles → 'What is Peer Learning'
Testimonials
"Becoming a PAL leader helped me feel more confident explaining ideas and working with groups. It’s also been great for my CV!"
— Student PAL Leader, Psychology
"I felt really supported by my mentor — it made a big difference during my first semester."
— Undergraduate Mentee, Law
More testimonials coming soon
Contact Us
For general enquiries, or if you’d like to speak to someone about getting involved:
Robert Imbur
Peer Learning Coordinator
robert.imbur@glasgow.ac.uk