Dimitra Boutsioukis

Senior International Mobility Manager

dimitra.boutsioukis@ncl.ac.uk

I manage the Global Opportunities Team which is part of the International Office. This includes responsibilities for the following teams and areas:

• Student Mobility Team (Exchanges and Study Abroad)
• Loyola Team (the Loyola University Maryland Center at Newcastle).

Ali Richardson (she/her)

Global Education and Community Manager (Mobility)

ali.richardson@ncl.ac.uk

I lead on the University's incoming and outgoing international student exchanges. This includes:

• oversight of the delivery of our international mobility programmes
• responsibility for the mobility application system, Terra Dotta, including staff training
• promotion of opportunities at the University, and at our exchange partners
• liaison and communication with School Exchange Coordinators
• leading and developing the Mobility Team.

Marsha Leask

Student Mobility Coordinator

marsha.leask@ncl.ac.uk

I administer the Non-EU Exchange and Study Abroad Programmes.

• Maintaining relationships with partner universities and colleagues at Newcastle University who are involved in the Exchange and Study Abroad programmes
• Producing the necessary documentation for students to apply for a Tier 4 visa
• Promotion of the Mobility Programmes to current and prospective students
• Responsible for managing the Erasmus Interns and Student Ambassadors.

Katie Lavender

Global Education & Community Manager

Katie.Lavender@newcastle.ac.uk

I am responsible for the organisation and delivery of mobility opportunities which support our students to enjoy a truly global experience during their time at Newcastle University. My areas of responsibility include:

• Short term mobility opportunities, summer schools, internships and international volunteering
• The International Study Year
• Postgraduate mobility
• Funding opportunities
• Virtual exchange
• New pathways for international mobility.

Lana Spour

Global Education and Community Manager (Systems and Data)

lana.spour@newcastle.ac.uk 

I am responsible for a range of functions related to international mobility:

• Turing Funding management
• International partnerships and stakeholder relations
• Exchange partner agreements including liaison and communications
• Frameworks development for the delivery of new mobility programmes
• Policies and procedures development that meet compliance requirements

Natasha Prinsloo

Senior International Exchange Assistant

I am responsible for the administrative support of different programmes; this includes: 

• Processing applications from incoming Exchange students
• Promoting exchanges and other global opportunities to Newcastle students and assisting them with the outgoing application process
• Answering of queries related to incoming and outgoing exchange students
• Supporting Newcastle students currently abroad on all exchanges

natasha.prinsloo@newcastle.ac.uk

Kathryn Mellish

Senior International Exchange Assistant

I am responsible for the administrative support of different programmes; this includes: 

• Processing applications from incoming Exchange students
• Promoting exchanges and other global opportunities to Newcastle students and assisting them with the outgoing application process
• Answering of queries related to incoming and outgoing exchange students
• Supporting Newcastle students currently abroad on all exchanges

kathryn.mellish@newcastle.ac.uk

Grace Barker

Loyola Study Abroad Center Manager

grace.barker@newcastle.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 7522

I am the Loyola Study Abroad Center Manager. The Center supports students studying with us from Loyola Maryland and affiliated Universities. 

• I work with the Center Coordinator to support students in multiple ways during their time here
• We run an extensive Student Orientation week, as well as the Loyola Excursions to various UK and European destinations; from Edinburgh to Florence, and lots of places in between! 
• I oversee all the Center activities including strategic planning and finance
• I support students personally with any issues they may have whilst studying here
• We work closely with the Schools to ensure the Student Experience is positive throughout all aspects of their study.

Alice Cooke

Loyola Study Abroad Center Coordinator

Alice.Cooke@ncl.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 8858

As part of the Loyola Center team, I help to deliver an exceptional study abroad experience to our students on the Loyola programme, including:

• Providing personalised pastoral and academic support for students during their study abroad experience
• Organising and leading trips and events as part of the Loyola Center programme
• Supporting the administrative needs of the Center

Vikki Hedges

Study Abroad Manager

Vikki.Hedges@ncl.ac.uk

I am responsible for:

• Leading the university’s Study Abroad recruitment strategy
• Creating and nurturing institutional relationships with global Study Abroad partners
• Designing and developing innovative programme components relevant to student needs
• Working in close collaboration with colleagues across the University including Professional Services teams and our academic Schools and Faculties