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).

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.

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.

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.

Lisa Howarth

Senior International Exchange Assistant

lisa.howarth@ncl.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 6207

I provide administrative support to our Exchange Programmes and other Global Opportunities. My responsibilities include: 

• Administering mobility opportunities that fall outside our Exchange Programmes 
• Providing a point of contact for School Exchange Coordinators 
• Renewing Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements 
• Organising our annual Go Abroad Fair 
• Promoting global opportunities across the university
• Preparing statistics on international mobility.

Joanna Barrett

International Exchange Assistant (Erasmus)

Joanna.Barrett@newcastle.ac.uk

I currently support the administration of Erasmus+ Exchange programmes. This includes:

• Responding to enquiries about Erasmus+ exchanges
• Processing outgoing student documentation
• Processing Erasmus grant payments
• Processing incoming student applications
• Promoting and representing the service at events

Alexander Casey

International Exchange Assistant (Non-EU)

alexander.casey@ncl.ac.uk

(+44) 0191 208 4386

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 via email and telephone.

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.

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

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