In the news: 14-20 July 2023

A roundup of some of the recent mentions in the media of our students, staff and the University.

Senior Lecturer in Journalism Kate Ironside was on BBC 5 Live for their headlines review panel. She discussed Wimbledon, a cap on child benefit, interest rates and house prices and more (clip expired).

Also discussing the top stories in the media was Journalism student Mason Harper.

After GB News presenter DanWootton spoke on his programme to address claims of sexual misconduct, Kate was back on the airwaves giving her thoughts about an ever-growing list of TV stars in the same situation to BBC Radio Ulster (clip expired).

The recent Digital Northants tech innovation showcase was reported by M4S News.

Education academics are looking at the views of people in the north of the county (such as those in Wellingborough) to help develop a new Family Hub, as reported by the Northants Telegraph.

Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science Dr Greg Spellman spoke with BBC Northampton about the extremes of temperature and weather being experienced in Europe at the moment.

Professor Tony Kay’s research into concentric exercise is quoted by Dr Michael Moseley in a number of health and wellbeing articles in Scottish media.