IntoUniversity Leeds East
Our first centre in Leeds opened in Harehills in October 2014 in partnership with the University of Leeds and The Queen's Trust.
To find out more about the team in Leeds please explore the information below. If you have any questions for the Leeds centre please do get in touch and the team will be happy to answer any of your queries.
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Laura McGregor - Centre Leader
Laura McGregor joined us in January 2016. Laura has a degree in Education Studies from the University of Bedfordshire and previously worked as a Group Counsellor at a summer camp and an Orphanage Support Worker in Ghana.
Lydia Collier
Lydia Collier joined us in March 2020. Lydia has a degree in Applied Social Science from the University of York. She previously worked as a Student Ambassador and was a Volunteer Mentor at The Island charity in York.
Leah Niven
Leah Niven joined us in August 2018 and is our Secondary Exclusions Project Coordinator. Leah has a degree in Sociology from the University of Leeds and was a Mentor at IntoUniversity Leeds South.
Akbar Faisal
Akbar Faisal joined us in August 2021. Akbar has a Politics degree from the University of Bradford. Previously, he was Discovery Manager at Outwood Academy Acklam and a volunteer at Open Door North East
Olivia Carter
Olivia Carter joined us in April 2021. Olivia has an English Literature degree from The University of Leeds. Previously, she worked in a Primary school as pastoral support and on a homelessness campaign in Bradford.
How to find us
IntoUniversity Leeds East
St Aidan's Community Hall
Roundhay Road
Leeds
LS8 5QD
Tel: 0113 235 9178
Email: leedseast@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
4:00pm - 5.30pm
Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and exam revision.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Primary Academic Support
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and a target approach to improving literacy and numeracy.
Thursday
Secondary Academic Support
4:00pm - 5.30pm
Support from graduate staff and university-educated volunteers on schoolwork and exam revision.
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