The concept of college families as a support system to aid the transition into university life is viewed as a crucial integration strategy of first year students at many Oxford colleges. Supporting this notion, we have decided to create Cortex Club families – utilizing a shared passion for neuroscience to pair more senior neuroscientists (PhD level, post-docs, research assistants, postgrads) with undergraduate or postgraduate students. This program provides opportunities for mentoring, or being mentored, to all those interested in neuroscience, as well as creating a platform for networking. Apart from establishing an enjoyable atmosphere to discuss ideas and share enthusiasm for your specific field of interest, we have put in place additional measures to increase diversity, providing the option for under-represented minorities to be placed into families with other members of the same marginalized groups.
https://www.cortexclub.com/outreach