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IntoUniversity Gateshead

Room 202, The Annexe Building
Design Works Business Centre
William St, Felling
Gateshead
NE10 0JP

0191 500 4821

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IntoUniversity Gateshead opened in spring 2025 in partnership with Newcastle University and Northumbria University.

If you have any questions about this centre, please do get in touch and the team will be happy to answer any of your queries.

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The Centre Team

The Centre Team

Laura Allison

Centre Leader

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Laura Allison joined us in August 2022. Laura studied Psychology at the University of Durham and has a Masters in Developmental Psychopathology. Previously, she worked as an academic mentor with Ranstad as part of the National Tutoring Programme.
The Centre Team

Bonnie Bain

Education Worker

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Bonnie Bain joined us in January 2025. Bonnie has an MA in Social Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh. Bonnie was an English teacher at BSC Education and Simply English Edinburgh. She has also previously worked in retail and hospitality at a range of locations.
The Centre Team

Marcus Sewell

Education Worker

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Marcus Sewell joined us in January 2025. Marcus has an undergraduate degree in International relations and Politics from the University of Northumbria (Newcastle). He has previously worked as a sports coach at Magpie Sports and Corbridge Cricket Club.
The Centre Team

Jessie Davis-Durham

Senior Education Worker

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Jessie Davis-Durham joined us in November 2022. Jessie has a degree in Sociology from the University of Sheffield. Previously, she has worked as an English Teacher in Hong Kong and as an Outreach Ambassador at the University of Sheffield.

Supported by

Supported by

Newcastle University

Supported by

Northumbria University

What is on at the centre?

Secondary Academic Support

Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and exam revision. Support with UCAS, career options and personal development.

Primary Academic Support

Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and a target approach to improving literacy and numeracy.

Mentoring

Mentoring opportunities for students with partner universities and local businesses.

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