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Meet the Team

The Global Opportunities team supports incoming and outgoing students.

For Study Abroad and all Exchange related queries: global.opportunities@ncl.ac.uk 

Global Opportunities Team

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Dimitra Boutsioukis

Senior International Mobility Manager

dimitra.boutsioukis@ncl.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 8275

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 (Erasmus, Non-EU Exchange and Study Abroad Programmes)
  • Loyola Team (the Loyola University Maryland Center at Newcastle).

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Andrew Griff-Owen

International Mobility Manager 

andrew.griff-owen@ncl.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 5187

I manage the Student Mobility Team. My main responsibilities include:

  • Leading the administration and promotion of the University's international mobility programmes
  • Managing the Erasmus+ Programme for student and staff mobility (Erasmus+ Institutional Coordinator)
  • Signing Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements
  • Managing mobility outside of Europe.

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Marsha Leask

Student Mobility Coordinator

marsha.leask@ncl.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 6689

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.
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Katie Lavender

International Exchange Officer

Katie.Lavender@newcastle.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 7838

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.
 

Jamie Jones

International Exchange Assistant (Non-EU)

Jamie.Jones@newcastle.ac.uk

I provide administrative support for our Non-EU Exchange and Study Abroad Programmes. My responsibilities include:

  • Processing applications from incoming Non-EU Exchange and Study Abroad students
  • Promoting exchange and other global opportunities to Newcastle students and assisting them with the outgoing application process
  • Supporting Newcastle students currently abroad on Non-EU and Study Abroad placements
 

Anna Hepburn-Job

Senior International Exchange Assistant (Secondment)

anna.hepburn-job@newcastle.ac.uk

 I currently support the administration of all mobility programmes. This includes:

  • Responding to enquiries about global opportunities
  • Processing outgoing student applications, nominations and documentation
  • Processing incoming student applications
  • Liaising with School Exchange Coordinators and Exchange Partners
 

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.
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Kat Gustin

Loyola Study Abroad Center Coordinator

kathleen.gustin@ncl.ac.uk  

(+44) 0191 208 8858

As part of the Loyola Center team, I help 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
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Vikki Hedges

Study Abroad Manager

Vikki.Hedges@ncl.ac.uk

I am responsible for promoting Newcastle University as a Study Abroad destination to those students who are looking for a life-changing overseas learning experience!

My work involves:

  • Planning marketing and recruitment activity aimed at semester and full year inbound students
  • Nurturing and developing relationships with universities outside of the UK
  • Developing ways to enhance the Study Abroad student experience from application to arrival

 

Drop-in Sessions

LIVE CHAT with a Global Opportunities staff member and one of our friendly Global Ambassadors every Wednesday in term time from 3-4 pm.

Join us in the Drop-in on MS Teams!

The GO Drop-In Schedule is listed below. Take a look if there is a Global Ambassador who represents your programme or studied/worked in a destination which you are interested in. Or maybe you would just like to chat about what it is like to live overseas, how you can finance your time abroad or for help with your application? We’d love to chat. See you Wednesday!

 

Global Opportunities Drop-In Schedule 2021
Wednesday 12 May 3-4 pm  

Katherine Bluff (Architecture) – studied at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden  

Cathlynne Banda (Law) – studied at the University of Trento, Italy 
Finance and Funding with the NU Student Finance Team + general Q & A

Friday 14 May 4-5 pm

*EXTRA SESSION!*



 Alanah Chambers (Modern Languages) – studied at the University of Grenoble Alpes, France and worked abroad in Paris Finance and Funding  + general Q & A
Wednesday 19 May 3-4pm

Esther May (Chemistry) – completed a research placement at the National University of Singapore

Lucy Evanson (Law) – studied at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark

 Preparing to go abroad (accommodation/banking/visas) + general Q & A
Wednesday 26 May 3-4 pm TBC Living abroad (language, culture shock/support) + general Q & A
Wednesday 2 June 3-4 pm

Lucy Evanson (Law) – studied at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Alanah Chambers (Modern Languages) – studied at the University of Grenoble Alpes, France and worked abroad in Paris

 Making the most of your time abroad (transport/travel/culture/employability)

 



Meet our Global Ambassadors

Our team of Global Ambassadors is made up of students who have had an experience abroad and want to share their insights with and support students who are going abroad! 

Get in touch with them via global.ambassadors@newcastle.ac.uk or chat with them during the weekly drop-in!

Hear more from our Global Ambassadors!

Alanah Chambers

Alanah Chambers 

Hello! I’m Alanah, a fourth-year Modern Languages student. During my compulsory year abroad, I studied at Université Grenoble Alpes in semester 1, which was then followed by an Erasmus work placement in Paris! What’s more, back in August 2018, I also did a Summer School programme at Korea University in Seoul! As a Global Ambassador, I can help with various things, including but not limited to:  

  • Erasmus study exchanges and work placements 
  • Language learning 
  • Culture shock and learning to adapt to a different society 
  • What it’s like to live in France, and a capital city like Paris 
  • The dos and don’ts of going abroad! And what to look out for. 
Archie Pheby-McGarvey

Archie Pheby-McGarvey  

I am one of the Global Ambassadors for 2020/2021. I am a 4th year Contemporary and Popular music student. Last year, as part of a year-long Erasmus exchange, I studied Norwegian Folk music at the University of South-Eastern Norway Rauland Campus. I can offer my help and provide information on the following topics: 

  • Erasmus Exchanges 

  • Living in Norway and rural locations 
  • Adapting to new academic learning environments 
  • Widening participation funding options and travel grants 
  • Subject specific exchange considerations for Music students, Erasmus and non-EU  
 Esther May

Esther May

Hello, I’m Esther! I went to the National University of Singapore on a study placement for two semesters last year. I am now in the fourth year of my Chemistry degree and am working as a Global Ambassador. 

I have work experience in four different countries and have travelled alone to many others, so I can offer advice and support on: 

  • Choosing an international experience 
  • Intercultural communication and dealing with culture shock 
  • Fundraising and budgeting 
  • Dealing with paperwork 
  • How international experience boosts your employability 
  • Travelling independently during your time abroad  
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Cathlynne Banda 

Hi, I’m Cathlynne! I studied at the University of Trento in Italy last year for my exchange programme and I am now completing my final year in Law. As a Global Ambassador I can offer advice on my experience with: 

  • Erasmus exchange programmes 
  • Language learning (pre-departure and during mobility) 
  • Living in Italy and giving an insight for students interested in studying in this country 
  • Erasmus funding and grants  
  • Making the most of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) in your destination!  
 Katherine Bluff

Katherine Bluff 

I am one of the Global Ambassadors for 2020/21. I am an Architecture Masters student who studied abroad at KTH University in Stockholm, as part of the Erasmus exchange program. I can offer advice and more information on: 

  • Erasmus exchange 
  • Erasmus funding and grants 
  • Living in Sweden and Scandinavia 
  • Finding accommodation abroad 
  • Making the most of virtual study opportunities 
 Lucy Evanson

Lucy Evanson 

Hi, I’m Lucy, and I studied at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark last year for two semesters. I am now in my final year studying Law. As a Global Ambassador, I can offer advice on my experience with: 

  • Erasmus exchange programmes  
  • Choosing a destination university 
  • Language learning (pre-departure and during the placement)  
  • Erasmus funding and grants   
  • How a year abroad improves your employability and other skills (social, personal, academic) 
  • What it’s like to live in Denmark and study in Scandinavia  
  • Making the most of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) – I was a previous ESN volunteer at the University of Copenhagen!  
  • Solo travelling  
 Robbie Brett

Robbie Brett  

I am one of the Global Ambassadors for the year 20/21. I am in fourth year studying Environmental Sciences and last year I went on my year abroad to study at Seoul National University in South Korea. As a Global Ambassador, I can offer advice and more information on: 

  • Erasmus and non-EU exchanges 
  • Living in South Korea and Asia 
  • Travelling around Asia by bike, bus, train, plane and ferry 
  • Finding accommodation outside of university halls 
  • Visa applications