Contact Us

Need to contact us?

Please make sure you have thoroughly read the following webpages before you email us or book an appointment. Most of your questions will be answered by the information on the website:

Outgoing students (full year or semester abroad)	Outgoing students (short-term summer)
Where and when you can go abroad	Where you can go and how to apply
How to apply	Summer Programme 2024 brochure
Student finance	Fees, funding and scholarships
Preparing to go abroad	Short-term summer FAQs

Incoming exchange students	Incoming Study Abroad students
How to apply	What can I study?
What you can study	Applying and finance
English Language and visa requirements	Social and cultural programme
Accommodation in Newcastle	Student profiles

Book a drop-in session (current Newcastle students only)

Join our Global Ambassadors for a short presentation and informal Q&A and find out what it’s really like to study, live and work abroad as part of your degree. These events are open to current students who are thinking of applying for a global opportunity, or anyone who has already made an application. Find out more and book here.

Email us

Incoming or outgoing exchange students can email us at [email protected]. If you are an incoming fee-paying student, you can email [email protected].

Book an appointment with us

Book a face-to-face or online one-to-one appointment with a member of our team. We offer the following appointments:

Questions about student exchanges for a semester or an academic year (incoming and outgoing students)
Questions about short term summer opportunities (outgoing Newcastle University students only)

Meet the Team

The Global Opportunities team supports incoming and outgoing students.

For Study Abroad and all Exchange related queries: [email protected]

Global Opportunities Team

‌‌‌‌	Dimitra Boutsioukis Head of Global Opportunities [email protected] 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).
‌	Alex Morgan (she/her) Global Education and Community Manager (Mobility) [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.
	Lana Spour Global Education and Community Manager [email protected] I am responsible for a range of functions related to international mobility and partnerships: 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
	Lucy Bell Global Education and Community Officer [email protected] I am responsible for a range of functions related to international mobility and partnerships: Coordination of short-term mobility programmes, including summer schools, third-party providers, and International Coalition of Sites of Conscience Management of the GO Global Scholarship Oversight of EU exchange agreements Supporting the development and implementation of new mobility opportunities
	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 [email protected]
	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 [email protected]
	Grace Barker Loyola Study Abroad Center Manager [email protected] (+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.
	Dina Schwartz Loyola Study Abroad Center Coordinator [email protected] (+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 [email protected] 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