There’s so much to learn about the world of research beyond - it isn’t just about textbooks and lectures. The hidden curriculum of academia is where the real lessons live.
From networking to publishing and everything in between, the hidden curriculum of academia refers to everything you’re not taught. MURS is here to fill in these gaps!
Mentoring has historically looked like having one main mentor across a long-term, stable relationship when career paths were much more predictable. But, globalisation, technology, diversity, and unstable career paths have made this model unrealistic.
Mentorship has been proven to work best when completed in a network! This means that you have multiple mentors for different needs who can provide career, research and emotional support, and can support you through your shifting pathway.
Having multiple mentors have proven benefits, such as:
Exposure to diverse and differing perspectives
Providing broader and different opportunities
You can balance your mentorships across academic and your personal goals
So, don’t just rely on one mentor: build a support network!