In the news: 14-20 May

Northants Life has reported on our six sporting students who have enjoyed placements with Northampton Saints RFC.

Our resident health expert, Dr Steve O’Brien, was on BBC Radio Northampton, on Tuesday, for his weekly chat about coronavirus with presenter Annabel Amos (clips at 1h 10m; 1h 49m; 2h 19m and 2h 46m).

Our TV insider, Brendan Sheppard, was on BBC Radio Northampton for his weekly Friday morning telly review. He examined the return of Friends to our screens (starts 1h 41).

The Chronicle & Echo covered a story about a project we’re involved with, in partnership with a local beautyspot – Delapre Abbey. Northants Life also reported the news.

Art graduate Sarah Le Mercier is profiled in Glam Africa after setting up aromatherapy products company, Duchy Designs Home Spa.

Associate Professor, Eunice Lumsden, spoke to BBC Radio Northampton, on Wednesday, about her career as a social worker and early years advocate (starts 1h 11m).

The Chronicle & Echo reports a popular food festival will return to Waterside campus later this month.