IntoUniversity Hackney Downs

IntoUniversity Hackney Downs was our tenth centre, opening in our 10th anniversary year. The centre held its official launch in February 2013 and was opened by Richard Hardie from our supporter UBS.

To find out more about the team at Hackney Downs please explore the information below. If you have any questions for the Hackney Downs centre please do get in touch and the team will be happy to answer any of your queries.

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Luke Francis - Centre Leader

Luke Francis joined us in January 2018. Luke has a degree in History from Loughborough University. He previously worked as a tutor for Explore Learning.

Hamima Khatun

Hamima Khatun joined us in January 2019. Hamima has a degree in Psychology and Language Sciences from University College London. She has previously worked as an English Tutor.

Saida Warsame

Saida Warsame joined us in has a degree in Sociology from The University of Westminster. She previously was a Teaching Assistant.

Viknesh Jeevachandran

Viknesh Jeevachandran joined us in January 2020 and has a Pschology degree from the University of Bath. Viknesh previously was a group leader for The Social Mobility Foundation and an Outreach Ambassador for Bath’s Widening Participation Officer.

How to find us

IntoUniversity Hackney Downs
St James’ Church Hall
Powell Rd
London E5 8DJ

Nearest stations are Clapton, Hackney Downs and Rectory Rd. Buses 38, 48, 55, 56, 106, 253, 254, 393 and 425 all stop on Lower Clapton Road.

Tel: 020 8525 9619

hackneydowns@intouniversity.org

Before attending the centre for the first time, you will need to register by emailing or calling the centre.

What's on at the centre?

Monday

Secondary Academic Support

4pm - 5:30pm

Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and exam revision.

Tuesday and Wednesday

Primary Academic Support

3.30pm - 5pm

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

Thursday