Want your own R mentor?
UNSW codeRs runs a mentoring program for anyone looking for one-on-one help to upskill or begin using R. You will be matched with a mentor whose expertise fits with your coding goals. This program may be especially useful for:
HDR students who need to begin using R for their project
Students or staff looking to scale up their analysis and reproducibility skills
Students or staff needing to learn a new skill, such as HPC or Shiny
Matchups in 2026 will proceed on a rolling basis as our mentors become available, so be sure to fill out the EOI early!
For mentors
We’re looking for R users to join our community as volunteer coding mentors! If you enjoy helping others grow their skills, this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge, support emerging analysts, and strengthen your own understanding through teaching.
Mentors gain access to a network of like-minded professionals, recognition for their contribution, and the satisfaction of guiding learners through real challenges in data analysis and visualization. For early career researchers, this is a great way to boost your CV and show your teaching impact. If you’re passionate about R and want to make a positive impact, we invite you to submit an Expression of Interest and become part of our register of mentors.
Socials
UNSW codeRs will periodically hold socials for current participants (mentors and mentees) in the mentoring program.
Mentoring luncheon for the pilot program in 2025