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From island breeze to London freeze – my journey from the Maldives to the UK

It has been a year since Mariyam Ashraf moved across the world for University study, ditching coconut trees for cobblestones. She writes about how quickly she realized just how different…

14 November 2024

Navigating the UK University Application: 10 Essential Tips for International Students

Our International Enquiries Team offer their ten essential tips for international students applying to study in UK universities.

7 October 2024

Teachers and Advisors – How to support your students into University in September 2024

As term begins, you may be still supporting students who are unsure of their options for university in 2024. Here we give some tips and guidance on helping them secure…

6 September 2024

Our top picks for Welcome Week 2024

The Marketing Assistants pick their top activities for Welcome Week 2024, based on what they’d have loved to see when they started uni!

2 September 2024

A quick guide to the new students’ enrolment process

Read this if you're enrolling at the University of Northampton in September 2024. A fast guide to student enrolment at UON

20 August 2024

Results Day: some thoughts on UCAS Firm/Insurance Choice

James Seymour, Director of Marketing and Student Recruitment at the University of Northampton, offers his thoughts and guidance for prospective students and their parents/ families on UCAS Firm/Insurance Choice on…

14 August 2024

Nursing notes: a Student’s Journey at the University of Northampton

From the nerves of stepping into my first clinical placement, to the deep sense of pride caring for premature babies on the Neonatal Unit, each experience has shaped me as…

26 April 2024

7 things we wish we’d known as international students starting a Public Health MSc

International students Joseph and Dolapo share their experience of studying at the University of Northampton. Embarking on a journey as an international student is an adventure filled with learning, growth,…

6 February 2024

UCAS reference writing for teachers and advisers – what’s changed and why?

The reference on a UCAS application can make a big difference to the offer an applicant receives. This blog explains the changes UCAS has made and some advice on what…

19 December 2023

A journey of growth as an international student in Northampton

Starting a degree as an international student in the UK can have its challenges, but for MA TESOL student, Anh, it has been a time of growth and development.

22 November 2023

From Nursery to University: My Journey of Overcoming Challenges to Pursue my Passion

Jessica Jade Maxey has just embarked on a very scary but exciting journey in becoming a mature student. Jessica had to change her job and fit her life around this…

13 November 2023

Returning to university as a mature student

Beverley describes her thoughts and feelings on returning to the University of Northampton to study a Master’s degree, and shares her insights on life as a mature student.

12 September 2023