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IntoUniversity Newcastle East

Monkchester Community Centre
Monkchester Road
Newcastle
NE6 2LJ

0191 731 8751

newcastleeast@intouniversity.org

IntoUniversity Newcastle East, our first centre in Newcastle, opened in October 2021 in partnership with Newcastle University and Northumbria University.

To learn more about the centre team please explore below. If you have any questions, 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

Kenza Benamar

Centre Leader

0191 731 8751

newcastleeast@intouniversity.org

Kenza Benamar joined us in April 2023. Kenza has a degree in Textile Design for Fashion from Manchester Metropolitan University & a PGCE in Young People and Adults. Previously, she worked as a Lecturer in an FE college and as a D&I Trainer.
The Centre Team

Laura Allison

Senior Education Worker

0191 731 8751

newcastleeast@intouniversity.org

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

Jessie Davis-Durham

Senior Education Worker

0191 731 8751

newcastleeast@intouniversity.org

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.
The Centre Team

Eve Hemsley

Senior Education Worker

0191 731 8751

newcastleeast@intouniversity.org

Eve Hemsley joined us in March 2023. Eve has a degree in Sociology from Newcastle University. Previously, they worked in Recruitment at Greggs Head Office and as a volunteer Role Model with Diversity Role Models.
The Centre Team

Megan Haley

Senior Education Worker

0191 731 8751

newcastleeast@intouniversity.org

Megan Haley joined us in March 2023. Megan has a degree in English Literature and History from Newcastle University and previously, volunteered as a tutor.

Supported by

Supported by

Newcastle University

Supported by

Northumbria University

Supported by

Buffini Chao Foundation

Our activities

Our activities

Secondary Academic Support

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

Our activities

Primary Academic Support

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

Our activities

Mentoring

Mentoring opportunities for students with partner universities and local businesses.

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