Manchester Met hosted its second 'Mentoring Celebration Event', honouring the dedicated mentors who continuously support our students

Alumni mentor Nat Black-Heaven and mentee James McNichol shared insights from their mentoring relationship in an engaging Q&A panel. Nat provided valuable insights into the importance of mentorship and its role in nurturing talent and fostering success. James reflected on the benefits of having a mentor who offers not only advice but also encouragement and empowerment. 

We were fortunate to hear from Adrian Ellis, a mentor from the hospitality program. Adrian captivated the audience with his talk on the hospitality programme’s growth, the support students receive, and inspiring success stories of where his previous mentees are now post-graduation. 

Following Adrian’s talk, Nhi Lu Nguyen, Adrian’s current mentee, shared her appreciation for his unwavering support, citing transformative experiences like ‘A Day in the Life as a GM’ at The Lowry Hotel. 
 
During the event, attendees were able to network with other mentors and mentees within their area of expertise and, hear about other volunteer opportunities they could get involved in at Manchester Met.  With over 280 people registered to attend, the event was a resounding success!  

Volunteering is a great way to stay connected to the University community and to support the next generation. To find out more about volunteering, visit our  become a volunteer page. You can also read about  alumni benefits and services  and  read stories from other inspirational alumni from around the world.