There have been two actual meetings. The success of getting students involved as Buddy s was discussed, as was the initial meeting between Buddy and Fresher. Some Departments had provided food for the initial meeting and were extremely keen.
Materials run a scheme though quite different was discussed.
Students in higher years are trained to be Student Tutors by the creator of Learning to Learn, Caroline Bailey. The students are trained to tutor Freshers in problem sessions dealing with Crystallography and other areas. The main aim is for Freshers to get help with work and allow students in later years gain additional transferable skills. There is though an element of a buddy scheme as it allows Freshers to easily associate with, later year students and gain from their experience. Success depending on the students in each group.