Mentor in Una Europa Student Project Incubator: Breaking Barriers for Student Engagement

The Una Europa Student Project Incubator: ‘Breaking Barriers for Student Engagement’ was an 11-week online programme for undergraduate and postgraduate students from the eleven Una Europa universities. It provided participants with experience in using the design thinking process to develop initiatives and solutions addressing barriers to student engagement. During the programme participants developed their abilities to identify real life challenges, explored them deeply by engaging with those affected, defined problem statements, developed ideas and prototypes to address the challenges, and tested them with real users. Finally, the participants also practiced presenting their solutions in short 1-pagers and online pitches. The programme focused on developing participant agency by supporting the development of transferable skills that can be applied anywhere in the future. Mentors were students from the Una Europa universities who played a vital role in supporting the programme. They facilitated team processes, promoted effective communication and collaboration, helped students navigate challenges, and encouraged reflection and personal growth throughout the experience. The Una Europa Student Project Incubator: Breaking Barriers for Student Engagement was coordinated by the University of Helsinki.

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