Peer coaching circles for personal academic tutors, 30 Sep to 2 Dec 2026 [6 online sessions]

Wednesdays on 30 September, 7 & 21 October, 4 & 18 November & 2 December 2026, 13:00 - 14:00 [online]

This peer coaching opportunity, offered through HEDS (Arena) and facilitated by a qualified coach, is designed for Personal Academic Tutors who wish to develop their practice through reflective dialogue with peers. Participants will join a small group for a series of 6 online sessions, including an introductory session and five structured peer coaching discussions focused on current challenges in the PAT role. The coaching circle provides a supportive, non-judgemental space to reflect, explore different perspectives and learn from colleagues' experiences. Participants are expected to attend and actively engage in all sessions.

Eligibility

To take part, you must:

• Be a Personal Academic Tutor.
• Have supported students in this role for at least one academic term.

In these peer coaching sessions, you will:

• Reflect on current challenges in your academic or tutoring practice
• Engage in purposeful, supportive dialogue with colleagues
• Gain fresh perspectives through structured peer conversations
• Develop greater clarity, confidence, and self-awareness in your role as a Personal Academic Tutor

By the end of these sessions, participants will be able to:

• Apply coaching-style listening and questioning techniques in a group setting
• Reflect critically on your own practice in response to peer discussion
• Recognise the value of peer dialogue in developing professional insight and confidence

Request an adjustment

What adjustments related to disability/neurodiversity would enable us to improve our interaction with you? Email us here to let us know about any adjustments related to this workshop (this link should open a pre-populated email in Outlook which you can add your answers to before sending it to us, if not please contact r.haughton@ucl.ac.uk)