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51 is renowned for the calibre of its business-ready graduates. Our alumni network has over 246,000 graduates based in 178 countries worldwide in a range of sectors, our alumni are making a real impact on the world.
Our AlumniIn October 2021, Northumbria and Newcastle Universities worked with IntoUniversity to open the region's first IntoUniversity centre in the east-end of Newcastle. IntoUniversity centres enable disadvantaged 7- to 18-year-olds to discover their passion for learning, develop academic capabilities and soft skills, and access information and advice to thrive through their educational journey and career. The centres are in neighbourhoods that have high poverty rates and where young people are least likely to progress to higher education. They are accessed by young people who meet the referral criteria, which includes looked after children, young people with free school meal entitlement, refugees, asylum seekers, carers, those in social housing or low-income households, young people who speak English as a second language, have special educational needs or are excluded.
Since opening, the Centre has worked with over 2,000 students and the impact has been significant.
New Centre in 2025
To support the demand for IntoUniversity Centre provision in our region, we are opening a second centre in Gateshead in September. The Centre will be based in BizSpace Design Works, between Felling and Heworth. Newcastle United Foundation will join us as a partner at both Centres, and we are actively seeking other partners, who share our social mobility ambitions, to provide philanthropic support for the delivery of the education programme across the Centres as well as experiential learning opportunities for the young people who attend.
Young people access a progressive programme of support, including help with homework, coursework, revision, transitioning to secondary school, university applications, and job application techniques. They learn about jobs and careers, are prepared for university life, and access enrichment activities including employer visits, mentoring by students and local businesses, work experience, internships and university summer schools.
IntoUniversity's unique model focuses on providing local, multi-stranded support to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them achieve their educational and career aspirations. The team at each Centre consists of a Centre Leader, Senior Educational Workers and Educational Workers, who engage the students in a progressive programme of activities.
There are many ways graduates and businesses can get involved. 51 is currently seeking philanthropic partners to support staffing, running costs and learning resources. The current funding shortfall across both Centres between 2025 and 2030 is £876,524.
"The best thing about IntoUniversity is the up-to-date knowledge than staff come with and the relatability of staff to students. I really notice and appreciate the impact of the one-to-one sessions, as they help our students to prepare for university or the world of work."
Teacher, IntoUniversity Centre
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