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You talk about a level playing field, but the ground isn’t level!

Drawing from her own life experiences, Naomi argues that the only way institutional change can be made is through the provision of strategies that uplift marginalised and oppressed groups.

3 March 2023

My Placement year at The World Disney Company: “Where dreams become reality”

How the University of Northampton supported me to land my dream placement with The Walt Disney Company.

27 February 2023

Learning to Save Lives: My Experience with First Aid Training in University

First aid training is a valuable experience for university students as it equips them with the necessary skills to provide basic life support in emergency situations. In this blog, Aliya…

20 February 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

Ruth Bernardo: My Clearing Journey

Ruth shares her clearing experience and offers advice to anyone who may be going through the clearing process right now.

15 February 2023

So You’ve Applied to Uni… What Happens Next?

Applying to universities can be confusing, so we've put together this blog to help you. Wherever you are in the process, don’t worry. Whether or not you’ve hit ‘submit’ on…

25 January 2023

Finding out about Discovery Days at the University of Northampton

This blog outlines the key perks of attending a Discovery Day at the University of Northampton and what you can get out of attending one.

12 January 2023

Welcome to 2023: Embrace friction to foster progress

Kick off your 2023 with these useful tips on how a bit of friction can benefit you in any challenges you may have.

9 January 2023

“There is Courage in Speaking Up” – Using the University’s Mental Health Services

Psychology and Counselling student, Jesutomisin, shares her experience of using the counselling and mental health services provided by the University and encourages others to speak up.

19 December 2022

My Master’s in Education Journey

MA Education student, Daniela Laslau, describes her reasons for choosing further study, the journey of her Master’s degree, and how she feels the additional qualification and experience will benefit her…

15 December 2022

Gaining New Skills and Work Experience While Studying

Janine writes about the wide variety of work experiences she’s gained and the importance of keeping on top of University emails to make the most of any new opportunities.

12 December 2022

Christmas Festivities in Northampton

To inspire some Christmas spirit, Kaiya has written about festivities both in and out of town. Living in Northampton for most of her life, Kaiya will tell you about fun…

9 December 2022