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IntoUniversity Salford Central

The Beacon Centre
8a London St
Salford
M6 6QT

0161 413 6129

salfordcentral@intouniversity.org

IntoUniversity Salford Central opened in autumn 2022, in partnership with the University of Salford and the University of Manchester.

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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Our Centre Team

Our Centre Team

April Paa

Acting Centre Leader

0161 413 6129

salfordcentral@intouniversity.org

April Paa joined us in August 2022. April studied Psychology at Bangor University and has a PGCE from King's College London. Previously, she worked as a Social Sciences teacher.
Our Centre Team

Rishi Jindal

Centre Leader

0161 413 6129

salfordcentral@intouniversity.org

Rishi Jindal joined us in August 2020. Rishi studied Ancient History at the University of Durham. He previously volunteered with CATSS (Children Achieving Through Student Support), taking children and young people who may otherwise not get the opportunity, on day trips and residential trips.
Our Centre Team

Alastair Lane

Senior Education Worker

0161 413 6129

salfordcentral@intouniversity.org

Alastair Lane joined us in January 2023. Alastair studied French at the University of Oxford and completed a Masters in Education at the University of Bristol. Alastair previously worked as an English Language tutor and teaching assistant.
Our Centre Team

Freya Stuart-Hopkins

Education Worker

0161 413 6129

salfordcentral@intouniversity.org

Freya Stuart-Hopkins joined us in January 2024. Freya has a degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Birmingham. They previously worked as a Student Outreach Progression Mentor, a Community Stories Intern, and a Partnership and Engagements Ambassador for GINA.
Our Centre Team

Jake Howarth

Education Worker

0161 413 6129

salfordcentral@intouniversity.org

Jake Howarth joined us in July 2024. Jake has a degree in French and History from the University of Birmingham. He has a TEFL qualification and has worked as an English teacher in Thailand and France. Jake has also worked as a SEN teaching assistant and a football coach.
Our Centre Team

Kay Kevat

Education Worker

0161 5375149

manchesternorth@intouniversity.org

Kay Kevat joined us in July 2024 and works between our Manchester North and Salford Central centres. Kay has a degree in Biomedical Science from Newcastle University and a PGCE from the University of Manchester. She has previously worked as a teacher and as an administrator for AQA.

Supported by

Supported by

University of Salford

Supported by

University of Manchester

What's 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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