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Hey everyone, we're the University of Northampton, one of the UK's youngest universities, looking forward to connecting with our staff, students and the university community here.

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“The opportunity...has given me greater confidence in managing these challenging incidents."

Our #Paramedic Science students' learning received a boost from a 'car crash' scenario.

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/joined-up-working-paramedic-students-join-road-traffic-collision-training-exercise/
November 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A heads up about the next seminar from the Non-Traditional Research Methods Network, on 12 Dec (1:45pm - 3:45pm).

#UON's Dr Stace Constantinou & Uni of Warwick's Naomi Williams will explore dimensions of #research through story & sound. Reserve a place below...

northampton.ac.uk/events/non-t...
November 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We're supporting a new Dementia Coproduction Forum, to be led by Northamptonshire Carers. For those interested in finding out more, there will be a launch/ event Thu 4 Dec at Waterside, 10am-3:30pm. 👇

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/university-of-northampton-champions-new-dementia-coproduction-forum/
November 26, 2025 at 11:19 AM
“You don’t need to have written a #poem before; you just need an interesting story."

An initiative from academic Korrin Smith-Whitehouse for those in public sector professions to share experiences through #poems has restarted. The theme is belonging and #immigrants to the UK.

bit.ly/48zuaDD
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The latest In the news is out. Media coverage includes:

✅ The new #Futureskills Strategy.
🔬 We've received £800k to develop a biomedical laboratory teaching and data analysis suite.
🎓 Mother and daughter graduate during the same week...and more!

northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-...
November 24, 2025 at 11:11 AM
“(This) will have far-reaching effects and reflect a shared vision to roll out further access to good #mentalhealth advice and support.”

Our Education and Psychology teams are working together to train mental health practitioners for local schools.

northampton.ac.uk/news/giving-...
November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
With a new county strategy for #dementia being created, we're supporting a new community & stakeholders Coproduction Forum.

There will be a launch event on 4 Dec; see the story for how to book a place.

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/university-of-northampton-champions-new-dementia-coproduction-forum/
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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"It’s good that our children see we do things like continuing our learning, that we can still achieve academically, and that’s a lovely thing.”

Dr Debbie Kilsby and her daughter Anna Todd graduated last week. 👩‍🎓👩‍🎓

bit.ly/489yzvX

#uongrads #graduation #graduates #mother #daughter
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
A major new partnership bringing together #UON, Moulton College and Northampton College has been launched.

#Futureskills Northamptonshire is a shared commitment to develop a skilled, agile, inclusive workforce to drive sustainable growth and innovation across the region.

bit.ly/3LQQ2BA
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Catch up on last week's main media coverage about #UON:

#DonaldTrump's plans to sue the #BBC for $1bn
✅ Events students talk about why they're studying the subject
✅ An #OT student's photography is exhibited in a hospital...and more!

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-11-16-november-2025/
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A lovely story here about an Occupational Therapy student who has been able to combine her desire to care for others and her love of art and photography at Bedford Hospital. Read all about it here - bit.ly/4p64ofE
November 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
“These new Standards provide a valuable resource for further embedding collaborative practice into our programmes..."

Alison Power and Roshni Khatri went to the launch of new CAIPE/Interprofessional Education standards, that will enhance health/social students' education.

bit.ly/4qTQNdj
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In a new monthly podcast series, UON’s Claire Drakeley, Deputy Head of the School of Marketing & Hospitality Management speaks to students other educators about the start of a new academic year, the use of AI, & what attracts students to event management courses – listen on Spotify - bit.ly/4ozfSsl
November 11, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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A breezy start to the day! Exploring green space, blue space and wellbeing in Brighton this morning. #ChooseGeography @uninorthampton.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A bumper edition of In the news; media coverage includes:

#Christmas advertising and marketing.
✅ High profile departures from the #BBC.
✅ The work of our Centre for Health Sciences and Services...

...and more!

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-27-october-10-november-2025/
November 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
With seven weeks till Christmas, Dr Kardi Somerfield, UON’s Deputy of Head Marketing & Hospitality Management, spoke to BBC Radio Northampton today about this year's crop of festive TV adverts. Listen again from 1hr 42mins - bit.ly/4qSP0VE
Annabel Amos - Liz Jeeves sits in (10/11/2025) - BBC Sounds
Liz brings you local news and an entertaining start to your Northamptonshire day.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
“They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback...students value them.”

Happy birthday to #SchwartzRounds, a storytelling initiative for students and staff.

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/sharing-stories-how-schwartz-rounds-are-helping-students-and-staff-reflect-connect-and-belong/
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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First day of our 2nd year fieldtrip. Travelled to the City of London by train and bus. A walking tour of the City, followed by an activity exploring Harry Potter-related tourism. #ChooseGeography @uninorthampton.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Our Centre for Health Sciences and Services team have been busy taking #research out of #UON and into the community.

Find out about what they've been up tom including preparing for #CafeScientifique next Thu.

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/helping-holistic-health-with-communication-and-conversation/
November 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This week's In the news is out. Media coverage includes a visit from MP Sarah Bool, Dr Declan Ryan talking about green spaces and Dr Tracey Redwood promoting the next Cafe Scientifique research talk about single mothers and online dating (Thu 13 Nov).

northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-...
November 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The mysteries of the human body are being revealed to students in an extra dimension with a new digital dissection desk.

Find out more about Anatomage and other new teaching and learning enhancements.

bit.ly/47fibe7
October 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Catch up on recent #UON media coverage about:

✅ Research about Canon’s Young People’s Programme.
✅ The value of Learning Disability Nurses in GP practices.
✅ Academic Dr Rachel Moss appeared on Charlie Higson's podcast.

northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-...
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
“Every ticket sold helps provide food, medical care, and shelter for cats in need.”

#UON Student Records Administrator Aimee Kruck is holding a barn dance to raise cash for #cats!

www.northampton.ac.uk/news/paw-ty-on-the-dance-floor-colleagues-call-to-join-cat-protection-barn-dance/
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"It’s not about chasing a title...it's about giving something back and doing something positive for society as a whole.”

Science students and academics had a VIP visitor recently, when @sarahbool.bsky.social, MP came to campus to find out about their #research.

bit.ly/3JyE5zI
October 28, 2025 at 9:50 AM