Centres to help young people get into university

Once established, the centres will each benefit over 1,000 local students a year

Two centres have opened in Bridlington and Grimsby to help people access university.

The project is a partnership between the University of Hull, University of York and the charity IntoUniversity.

The centres, for those aged between seven and 18, provide after-school academic support, workshops and mentoring.

Professor Dave Petley, vice-chancellor of the University of Hull, said: "Together, we can build a love of learning, which can be life-changing, and help students in this region to achieve their full potential.”

Professor Charlie Jeffery, University of York's vice-chancellor, said the project would help "reduce gaps in educational attainment for young people across the region and expand access to university".

Professor Dave Petley said the centres would help to address inequality

The Bridlington centre is based in the Key Centre, Christ Church. The Grimsby facility is located within the Neighbourhood Centre in the town's East Marsh area.

Dr Rachel Carr, chief executive and co-founder of IntoUniversity, said: "The young people in this part of the country have so much to offer, but the impact of disadvantage on some of them makes reaching their full potential an uphill struggle."

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