In the news: 2-15 December 2022

A round up of mentions of our students, staff and the University in the media over the past two weeks.

Following the recent attempted coup d’état in Germany, our expert Professor Paul Jackson spoke with Al Jazeera about the far-right and radicalisation.

Members of our Sports Team will deliver falls-reduction exercises classes for the over 65’s, as reported by the Chronicle and Echo.

Professor Jane Murray spoke with BBC Radio Northampton about new research about the detrimental effect on children from having too much time on iPads and mobile phones.

The University is one of several across England to partner with John Schofield Trust to provide expert mentoring for our Journalism students, as reported by the Chronicle and Echo.

Three of our Illustration students held a drawing event all about increasing representation in art of people from certain groups. Bat Mendes spoke with BBC Northampton’s Chance Litchfield about it.

Our Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for the Stage and Screen course celebrated its first birthday with an ‘open house’ event at Waterside. Guests – including BBC Radio Northampton presenter John Griff – were shown around the new facilities, including a 3D printer. Listen again to John’s interview with Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Theory Anthony Stepniak.

Emma Buxton, Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching, was interviewed for a BBC Sounds Podcast called ‘Mental Muscle’ about the best coaching strategy for sporting success.

Illustration students are hosting a drawing event called What is Not HumaNN. Focusing on representation and self-acceptance, guests can draw themselves or be drawn with what is most unique about them. BBC Northampton’s Bernie Keith trailed the event.

Senior Lecturer in Advertising and Digital Marketing Kardi Somerfield spoke to BBC Look East about the changing face of High Streets and the way we live, work and shop in the wake of bank branch closure announcements. The watch again link has expired, but Kardi features in the online story.

There is growing awareness of the importance of infant mental health and supporting them and their families. This feature in Further Education News looks at how we’re addressing the skills and knowledge gap in this area.