Timeline and Details

The following training and events for this program will take place in person on the University of Melbourne campus. We ask that you make yourself available for the three in-person events plus the mentoring period to make the most of this program.

Wednesday 6 August 2025

1 - 8PM

PROGRAM LAUNCH DAY

Mentee Training, 1 - 5:30PM

On this day, the first part of the training will be a cross-cultural training session. This will help raise your awareness of how different cultures approach interactions and problems differently, and help you develop strategies to overcome difficulties and leverage the benefits of diverse team viewpoints and approaches.

Mentor Introduction, 6 - 8PM

Following the training session, mentees and mentors will be introduced, and a session run to help you put into practice the lessons of the day. You will get to know your mentors and fellow group members, and start to explore how heightened understanding of intercultural issues can improve your understanding and enjoyment of working in and leading intercultural teams.

Location (for both sessions):  The Studio, Ground Floor, Melbourne Connect Building (700 Swanston Street)

6 August - 18 September 2025

MENTORING PERIOD

Online Engagement

At times mutually agreed upon by your mentee/mentor group.

Following the formal introduction, you will have a period of six weeks in which we encourage you to work closely with your mentors to learn more about them, their industries, and how they have implemented intercultural skills and the understanding of diverse cultures to better perform or to improve outcomes for their team, business or employer.

This is also a good time to learn about your fellow mentees. You will come from varied backgrounds and areas of study, much as your future colleagues will as you enter the workforce. Take this opportunity to make friendships outside your degree, learn about their interests, studies, and plans for the future. Explore how your disciplines might work together in industry. These might be your future collaborators in the workplace!

Location: Online - preferred platform to be decided by the group members. You are also welcome to meet in person if this is mutually suitable.

Specialist Mentor Masterclasses

During this period you will be invited to a series of exclusive masterclasses. Learn from experts about corporate culture and general workplace expectations across different cultures.

Location: Online

Thursday 18 September 2025

5:30 - 7:30PM

CELEBRATION AND NETWORKING EVENING

A final in-person catch up with your group, plus an opportunity to network with other mentors, students and University staff.

Location: The Studio, Ground Floor, Melbourne Connect Building (700 Swanston Street)