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UK’s massive food waste problem to be tackled

Every year the UK throws away 10 million tonnes of food – most heading for…

4 October 2017

‘I only came here for a stop-gap job’ – Tina hangs up her lab coat four decades later!

A much-loved University of Northampton employee retires this week after four decades’ service – after…

20 September 2017

Robots, fruit and computer coding – sixth-formers get a taste of university research

A select group of sixth-form pupils has spent the summer working on a series of…

30 August 2017

New report demonstrates how the University of Northampton is creating positive social change

The University of Northampton is committed to Transforming Lives + Inspiring Change. The release of…

9 March 2017

Queen of recycling: Professor Margaret Bates voted second most influential person in wastes management

The University of Northampton’s Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Wastes Management and current President of…

1 March 2017

Mobiles, dishwashers and fridges – University experts are waging war on Europe’s poor plastics recycling record

A team from the University of Northampton is playing a crucial role in developing a…

30 January 2017

Research shows that bees are essential to the spirit of Christmas

The festive tradition of mistletoe and holly with their red or white berries could become…

14 December 2016

Dr Janet Jackson’s key role in making Northampton greener

The University of Northampton’s Dr Janet Jackson, Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Environmental Management, has…

27 October 2016

Professor Margaret Bates inaugurated as new President of Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

The University of Northampton’s Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Wastes Management, was yesterday inaugurated as…

19 October 2016

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