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"They've got a double whammy - for the professional using them and the people playing with them."
Associate Professor Dr Tracey Redwood spoke with NLive Radio about Storytelling Connects cards that help with #memory tasks.
📻player.autopod.xyz/1193588 1h&29
♠️ bit.ly/StorytellingC
“I’ve had a great start. I’ve made new friends, expanded my network, learnt new skills and I'm already taking this into the workplace!"
Our second #Apprenticeships week story about the first people on our new courses is from Evie/Digital Marketing.
bit.ly/402HMlU
#NAW2026
“Being one of the first on this programme is exciting and rewarding. I am really enjoying it."
It's National #Apprenticeships Week and we're catching up with some of the #apprentices on our newer courses.
First up is Laura Ruggles - #Accounting and #Finance.
bit.ly/4av2bVJ
#NAW2026
The latest edition of 'In the news' is live. Media coverage includes:
🦋 Student Jamie Waller has discovered a rare #moth.
🎙️ Journalism lecturer Kate Ironside on #PeterMandelson and #KeirStarmer.
👶 #UON winners at the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network Awards...and more!
bit.ly/4qukYX5
UON Journalism student Ben Grundy has been on national radio...
He spoke with presenter Dotun Adebayo on 5 Live about the big stories concerning the #PrimeMinister and #KingCharles.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002r0jf ⏰3h40-59
“He was going to be a dangerous appointee…he was twice mired in scandal.”
With continuing fallout over #PeterMandelson, Senior Lecturer in Journalism talks about #KeirStarmer’s position as #PrimeMinister with BBC Leicester’s Ben Jackson.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qq4x 📻16mins
Two names from #UON are at the top of the new edition of an influential journal.
Emeritus Prof. Eunice Lumsden and Dr Helen Simmons are, respectively, Editor and Deputy Editor of the International Journal of Birth and Parent Education.
bit.ly/4chxvJS
Today marks the start of #NationalApprenticeships Week which it's means time for our annual 'Employers Connect' event.
Our teams are meeting local employers to talk about the benefits #apprenticeships through University of Northampton can bring to their business.
#NAW2026
“The gravity of this crisis cannot be underlined more...”
Will #KeirStarmer step down following the scandal around #PeterMandelson and his links to #JeffreyEpstein?
Kate Ironside gave her take on this to the BBC's @theofficialjvs.bsky.social.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qdx3 🎙️1hr41m
“I didn’t realise its significance at first…this could help better protect it.”
Student Jamie Waller sat down for a chat with BBC Radio Northamptonshire's Annabel Amos about her important discovery – the Hollyhock Seed #Moth at @delapreabbey.bsky.social. 🦋
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002qdwb 1hr50m
Cluedo: An Immersive Murder Mystery, part of #StudentFuturesWeek
Tuesday 10th February, 7pm – 10pm, Ground Floor, Learning Hub
Open to all UON students and staff
Refreshments included!
Booking Required: https://ow.ly/uZUS50Y9bCe or email studentfutures@northampton.ac.uk
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the incident in Leicester. We send best wishes from the entire university community.
If you have been affected or need support, please reach out to our Student Support teams.
At today's Holocaust Memorial Event held at the @uninorthampton.bsky.social we remembered Gerry Gable, who spent his life fighting hard against the far right and trying to put meaning to the words 'Never Again'. A fantastic set of talks, including a thought provoking keynote from Dr Manny Barot.
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Great to see the news of our winners at the recent #EarlyChildhood Studies Degree Network Awards in the Northamptonshire Telegraph.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/education/university-of-northampton-helps-celebrate-the-best-of-the-early-childhood-profession-5499022
#earlyyears
The #RoyalMint say no new 2p #coins have been minted since 2021 and no 1p coins since 2022.
Senior Lecturer Kate Ironside’s dad designed one side of the first decimal coins. She spoke to BBC Northampton's Liz Jeeves about what happened.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 🪙1hr24mins.
This week's In the news is out & coverage about #UON includes Dr Brett Baxter talking about this Thursday's Cafe Scientifique research talks & Assoc. Prof. Dr Patrice Seuwou writing about making assessment criteria more inclusive.
www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-26-january-1-february-2026/
A good news story x2 this afternoon - #UON's Eunice Lumsden received a Lifetime Achievement trophy at the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network Awards.
Graduate Christina Ama Aframoah was named Outstanding #EarlyChildhood Practitioner of the Year.
🏆🏆 bit.ly/4qWMfTe
#earlyyears #childhood
Next Thu we will hold the first Café Scientifique #research talks of 2026.
There will be two speakers incl. Dr Brett Baxter. He updated
NLive Radio about his talk - the benefits of eccentric #exercise.
📻 player.autopod.xyz/1175888 2h29m.
For the Cafe - bit.ly/CafeSciFeb26
In his latest article for @timeshighered.bsky.social Associate Professor, Dr Patrice Seuwou, writes about how to make assessment criteria more inclusive while maintaining academic standards.
www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-make-higher-education-assessments-inclusive
Our course page 👀
www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/occupational-therapy-bsc-hons/
"Healthcare-related degrees consistently rank among those with the highest levels of satisfaction both during study and after graduation..."
Our #OccupationalTherapy degree features on the Study International website as a top #OT course. 👏
studyinternational.com/news/highest...
“It is normal for #PrimeMinisters to go through rough periods...but can they keep their party behind them?”
Should #Labour stick with #KeirStarmer or switch leader? Kate Ironside gave her thoughts to BBC Radio 3 Counties presenter @theofficialjvs.bsky.social.
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 📻2hrs 8mins
This week's In the news is out and recent University of Northampton media coverage includes the effectiveness of agri-environment schemes and our Employers Connect event on 9 February, in time for National #Apprenticeships Week.
www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-19-25-january-2026/
CFP: Nostalgia and Radical Politics, Past and Present (15-16 June, @uninorthampton.bsky.social) 🗃️We are interested in how nostalgia – which has often been associated with conservatism – is utilised by individuals, groups and movements that may be characterised as politically radical.
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“Degree #Apprenticeships bring benefits for employers, their workforce and wider society and the economy.”
Our teams are gearing up for Employers Connect, for local businesses to find out more about Degree Apps. on 9 February, which is the start of National Apprenticeships Week.
bit.ly/4qIdMr2
The latest 'In the news' is out. Media coverage includes:
🎙️Journalism's Kate Ironside talking about a #Tory defection.
🕷️New therapy to help with #phobias.
👣A #Podiatry graduate helped a boy suffering from a health condition...and more.
www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-12-17-january-2025/
Our Nov 2025 #Graduation ceremonies are now available to watch on YouTube. Relive the memories or share with your families! 👩🎓👨🎓🎓
Did you know we have most graduation ceremonies since 2015 archived to view? Head to our channel and find your special day.
📽️ ow.ly/Qzsj50XWABG
Former #Conservative Chancellor #NadhimZahawi has defected to the #Reform party.
#UON Journalism lecturer Kate Ironside gave her expert view on what’s happening to BBC Radio Three Counties presenter @theofficialjvs.bsky.social.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pgdl 📻1hr 39m
Three #UON graduates are up for trophies at the Early Childhood Studies Degree Network Awards event, 23 Jan. Children's author #MichaelRosen will be the compere.
www.northampton.ac.uk/news/university-graduates-make-the-shortlist-for-prestigious-early-childhood-studies-degree-network-awards/
Some 'top of the world' news about an intrepid, charity-supporting #UON #graduate.
Boo Forster-Haig and co. will traverse part of the Andes on horseback to support a friend who is wheelchair dependent.
Their donation page is below - all the best, team!
gofund.me/db2b469a8
