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Alumni blog

How my journey as an International student led to creating an app for future graduates

​​It was only through graduating and navigating the process of staying in the UK for work that Abe realised hundreds…

17 February 2025

Coping strategies for Culture Shock: tips for international students adjusting to life in the UK

In this follow-up blogpost, Nora, an international UON alumnus offers some tips and hints to international students experiencing ‘culture shock’…

5 February 2025

Culture Shock: A perspective of an international student arriving to study in the UK

In this blog, Nora writes from the perspective of an international University of Northampton alumnus into the challenges and factors…

3 February 2025

What I learned from my university experience

As a recent graduate and now alumni at the University of Northampton, I wanted to share my experiences and advice…

26 June 2023

Matilda Nichols: My Volunteering Trip to Sri Lanka

Matilda Nichols writes about her experience volunteering in the community in Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka through the charity TravelTeer.

17 February 2023

Is Watching Football an Occupation?

While eager eyes across the planet monitor the action from the World Cup, how useful and valuable is watching football?…

7 December 2022

Looking after the youngest people’s mental health

Today (10 October 2022) is World Mental Health Day and we turn the spotlight on Senior Lecturer in Social Welfare…

10 October 2022

Using a Masters Loan to fund your Postgraduate course

We’ll explain how postgraduate Student Finance works and how you can fund your Masters course.

5 October 2022