by Tarin Persson | Nov 26, 2021 | Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2021 On opening doors and options Paulette Elliott of KPMG stepped up to become a First Foundation mentor two years ago. She is passionate about the agri-food sector, as manager with KPMG Propagate and a supporter of more sustainable outcomes. ...
by Tarin Persson | Oct 27, 2021 | Alumni, Article, Mentoring, Work Experience
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2021 Decades of difference Ali Farid was part of the first cohort of First Foundation Scholars 23 years ago. When we caught up with him, he was thrilled to hear the programme’s impact is greater than ever. Ali says being a First Foundation scholar...
by Tarin Persson | Oct 27, 2021 | Article, Mentoring
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2021 Personalisation powers mentoring People often ask why our programme leads to such impressive outcomes. First Foundation Chair, Rich Easton, says it’s due to the combination of the programme’s three pillars; financial support, work...
by Kirk Sargent | Oct 23, 2021 | Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2021 Value of mentoring transcends location and lockdown Dr Gemma Pugh is the Research Lead at the National Child Cancer Network. She’s originally from the North-East of Scotland and studied at Glasgow University, before moving to London to earn her...
by Kirk Sargent | Aug 18, 2021 | Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED JULY 2021 ‘University wasn’t even in her vocabulary’ Mentoring a scholar is a rewarding journey. For Carol Fraser, one of the best parts has been seeing the growth in her mentee Maria Mahoni, who recently graduated from AUT University....
by Tarin Persson | Jun 2, 2021 | Events, Mentoring, News
PUBLISHED JUNE 2021 Networking event a boost for scholars and supporters Relationships with partners and mentors are a vital part of the First Foundation programme, helping scholars get the support they need and build the professional networks that so often lead to...
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