In the News: 2-8 August 2019

A round-up of mentions of the University of Northampton across the media for the past week.

Psychology lecturer Alex Wilson commented in Take a Break magazine about Growth Mind Set and positive thinking.

Dr Eunice Lumsden speaks to Nursery World about her new role looking at Education & Childcare apprenticeships.

Fashion for Textiles graduate Poppy Dowsing appeared on BBC Radio Three Counties talking about her designs, which will feature in a new Edgar Wright film, to be released next year.

Margaret Bates, Professor in Sustainable Wastes Management, appeared on BBC Breakfast talking about how the scheme to recycle plastic straws is not “fit for purpose” (watch again link not available).

Margaret’s voluntary work providing support to victims of war crimes in Bosnia was also reported in several newspapers, including the Chronicle and Echo.

Historian and Far Right expert Paul Jackson commented about political religions and fascism for New Age.