We have a book launch on Wed 15 Apr (infant mental health; children's communicaton development) - free to attend, all are welcome. See Dav. Express for more. www.daventryexpress.co.uk/education/university-of-northampton-books-launch-event-will-see-twice-the-value-from-three-experts-5626473?r=5706

Psychology's Rhys Furlong has new #resesarch out - the long-term benefits of #allotment #gardening for people on lower incomes. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/the-seeds-of-cultural-and-social-success-research-from-university-of-northampton-academic-reveal-the-benefits-of-allotment-gardening-over-time/

A bumper edition of In the news today. Media coverage includes: 📺 Dr Cal Cooper appears on programme #BritainsXFiles. 💻 Claire Drakeley blogs about research skills. 💡Student Tom Haddon has found a rare species of #funghus. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-23-february-8-march-2026/

A Professional Doctor in Health & Social Care student is visiting remote communities to inform his research. Check out Sam's Find Penguins page for more: findpenguins.com/5eeyaa9jcet5x/trip/churchill-fellowship For the course - northampton.ac.uk/courses/doctor-of-professional-practice/

Next Thu is University #MentalHealth Day. More than 30 advice & support organisations, incl. #UON and Students' Union teams, will be at Waterside for staff & students. There will be fun things to do, pets & freebies. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/university-mental-health-day-returns-to-waterside/

During Ramadan @BBCNorthampton's Dessert Island Dishes has been exploring the culinary delights Muslim’s break their fast with at sunset. UON’s Masniza Sore, co-Chair of our Faith & Belief Network, shared her reflections on the holy festival from 3h40m - bit.ly/4aOkvug

We have a double book launch on 15 April, covering #infant & #family #mentalhealth and #childrens #communication & #language. All are welcome. Free tea & cakes will be provided. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/university-of-northampton-books-launch-event-will-see-twice-the-value-from-three-experts/

Our Centre for Education Research is running a series of talks this that will take a depeer dive into the #NationalCurriculum & Assessment Review. See the news for more ⬇️ www.northamptonchron.co.uk/community/uon-seminar-series-will-explore-changes-to-englands-primary-education-curriculum-5619707

"One of the most powerful moments is when a student realises 'My experience matters...'.” Dr Michelle Pyer blogs about our Professional Doctor of Health and Social Care. www.northampton.ac.uk/blog/my-experience-matters-the-impact-of-uons-doctor-of-professional-practice-in-health-and-social-c/

Primary Education student Harry gives the thumbs up for the #TuringScheme. See the Chronicle and Echo for more. northamptonchron.co.uk/community/st...

History UK/History Play has a new series about the #mysterious & #unexplained – #BritainsXFiles. In episode two, #UON's Dr Cal Cooper talks about the ‘Angel of Mons’ & premonitions of the Aberfan disaster. It's on #AmazonPrime - bit.ly/46FGxNk #parapsychology

"The experts will take a deep dive into these updates and what they will mean in practice." Following the National #Curriculum and #Assessment Review, we're holding a series of seminars. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/uon-seminar-series-will-explore-changes-to-englands-primary-education-curriculum/

“I really wanted to test myself to have this experience teaching abroad.” Millie Gaskin is in the final year of her degree and took full advantage of an opportunity to gain a more international perspective on teaching through the #TuringScheme. northampton.ac.uk/news/getting...

We’ve published another #blog in our #SEND reform series, SEND: This is not an argument against reform. It’s not about opposing change, it’s about ensuring reform truly improves support for children and young people. www.northampton.ac.uk/blog/send-th...

Getting a job is definitely not the only reason why someone should go to University, but it would be wrong to think it's not a big part of the equation. Judges at targetjobs think UON's employment strategy stands alongside the best in the UK - bit.ly/4rFTz5J

There's an event on 11 Mar (4-6pm) from #UON and the Academy for #Dementia Research and Education. They will share the results of the Lifelong Learning Cognitive Intervention for people in early stages of dementia at Lutterworth Methodist Church: [email protected]

Sky History has a new series all about the mysterious and unexplained – #BritainsXFiles. One of the contributors is #UON's Dr Cal Cooper. The first episode is 9pm tonight. www.history.co.uk/shows/britains-x-files#:~:text=Available%20Now,police%20investigations%20into%20the%20paranormal.

Students Brooke and Mackenzie were up early yesterday morning to chat with BBC Northampton's Annabel Amos about their courses and the winners from Sunday night’s #BAFTA Film Awards. They were joined by academic Dr Anthony Stepniak SFHEA. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002rct0 1hr53m.

In the news is out to read. Media coverage about #UON includes: ✅Deputy VC and Chief Operating Officer, Becky Bradshaw, visited Sri Lanka. ✅ Patrice Seuwou writes for Times Higher Ed about decolonising curricula. ✅ Sociology at UON is 50! www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-16-22-february-2026/

Next Centre for Historical Studies seminar @uninorthampton.bsky.social is 4 March: Infertility, Emotions and Marriage in the Twelfth to Fourteenth Centuries, by Catherine Rider - Professor of Medieval History, University of Exeter. Contact [email protected] for a Teams link! 🗃️

With new SEND policy changes announced today, it’s a crucial moment to reflect on what effective support really looks like in practice. Our latest #blog from explores #SEND beyond paperwork. bit.ly/effectiveSEND #SpecialEducationalNeeds #Inclusion

For his latest @timeshighered.bsky.social article, Associate Professor Dr Patrice Seuwou writes about what universities could do to ensure diverse curricula after #decolonising their reading lists. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/so-youve-decolonised-your-reading-list-whats-next

In the latest of a series of trips and visits UON is answering the UK Government's call to grow the number of education opportunities delivered with partners abroad. This month our Deputy Vice Chancellor met with leaders at UNISTEM in Sri Lanka- bit.ly/4b0HzWw

Some wonderful news - two #UON students are nominated for the national #NursingTimes Awards! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👏 Well done to Anthony Fahnbulleh and Chloe Sackett. studentawards.nursingtimes.net/snta2026/en/... @nursingtimes.bsky.social

“I am deeply proud of the impact #Sociology has had and will continue to have.” Emeritus Professor Andrew Pilkington looks back on 50 glorious years. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/making-sense-of-society-one-question-at-a-time-sociology-at-university-of-northampton-marks-50-years-of-thinking/

Great news - Tresham Access student Stephanie's won an Outstanding Commitment to Study award.🥇 Stephanie is now a UON Midwifery student: www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/education/student-mum-of-seven-recognised-for-commitment-to-access-to-higher-education-studies-at-wellingborough-college-5604476

Uni students are starting to look for the right accommodation. In this article, Evelyn Mulinge adds her thoughts about what to do. www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/university-life/what-you-need-to-know-about-student-accommodation/ www.northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/

“I met many incredible people who helped me adapt and build on my ability to teach." Student Harry had an amazing overseas placement thanks to the #TuringScheme. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/student-harrys-turing-trip-opens-his-eyes-to-new-ways-of-seeing-the-world-and-enhances-his-love-for-teaching/

In this @diginomica.com article about how UK Chief Information Officers are governing #AI "without killing innovation", #UON's Director of IT Alex Vujcich gives academia’s perspective. bit.ly/4kH2i53 #ArtificialIntelligence

“I would recommend (this) to other families, it was so fun trying new foods together." Charities have been working on the 50 Families project (healthy and economical eating and cooking) and a report about its impact, by #UON's Helen Caldwell and Emel Thomas, is out. bit.ly/4kH31mX

This University of Northampton seminar series brings together educators from across the spectrum to share ideas, challenge assumptions and push the profession forward. It's free and online, register your attendance to get the joining details, here - bit.ly/4tIBwgQ

The local authorities in #Northamptonshire are holding half term information drop-ins about childhood #vaccinations at Family Hubs. Academics Tracy La Penna and Claire Dugan-Clements give the scheme the thumbs up.👇 northampton.ac.uk/news/academi...

In the news, a round up of media mentions of #UON, is out & includes: 📺 Dr Drew Gray & attempted assassinations on #QueenVictoria. 📻 Dr Tracey Redwood spoke about a Centre for Health Sciences & Services project to help people with memory issues. 🗞️Our Degree Apprenticeships...& more! bit.ly/4aBCiUg

UON has its own ‘roving supernatural sceptic’ – Dr Cal Cooper. Cal has been on the road for BBC Radio 4 / BBC Sounds' 'Uncanny' programme's theatre tour, dropping into Glasgow to talk with host Danny Robins. Listen to a past episode with Cal 👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002n805

“We’re all very excited and looking forward to seeing our guests on the day.” Some of our health and social care students are IPE Champions, promoting #Interprofessional Education opportunities at #UON. They're also preparing for our first IPE Conference, for staff and students. 👇 bit.ly/4kx94u4

“There is a shortage of #podiatrists so I highly recommend anyone considering #Podiatry as a career to look at the UON Apprenticeship offer.” Our latest National Apprenticeships Week story is about Jonathan one of our first Podiatry apprentices. bit.ly/4rI6y6C #NAW2026

"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#StudentFuturesWeek or email [email protected]

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.

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