Preparing for Winter as a New International Student
A UK Winter doesn’t have to be difficult. International student, Airah, shares her top tips on how to prepare, adjust, and stay warm during the winter terms.
7 December 2022
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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? Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy Nicola Cumbleton blogs about whether…
7 December 2022
My First Semester at Uni
My first semester: what’s happened so far? A brief into the start of university into the first semester of university and my experience.
2 December 2022
Open days at the University of Northampton
Highlighting the benefits that prospective students can experience by attending a a University of Northampton open day when making their university choices.
1 December 2022
Why Changemaker could help you figure your life out.
The writer describes how the Changemaker Team enabled her to feel more confident in stepping outside of her comfort zone, in order to make important decisions for her future career.
10 November 2022
Lift Up Your Everyday: Developing Yourself as an Occupational Therapist
For Occupational Therapy Week 2022, this blog looks at how research and continuing professional development, such as UON’s MSc degree, can benefit members of the public and OT professionals.
7 November 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 Robin Sturman-Coombs. Here, he talks about this and why the…
10 October 2022
Adjusting to Life as a Mature Student
A brief into the beginning life as a mature student; my fears (the fear of failure?), travelling to university, student support, summary of my time at university.
5 October 2022
All Roads Lead to OT: An Occupational Therapy Academic in the Making
Breanna Wagner blogs about why OT is something that has always been a part of her life, in one form or another.
5 October 2022
How to Apply Directly to the University of Northampton
This blog will guide you through the main steps on making a postgraduate or direct application to the University of Northampton.
5 October 2022