In the news: 27 October-2 November 2023

A roundup of mentions in the media of University of Northampton and our students staff.

Northants Life reports that Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for the Stage and Screen students provided the make-up for the first night of the Kinky Boots musical at Royal & Derngate.

Faculty of Health, Education and Society’s series of ‘science for the price of a cuppa’ talks restarts on 2 November and will focus on career progression for senior NHS leaders from a BAME background, as reported by the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.

Selina Moyo, the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, spoke to NLive Radio about Black History Month, including activities that have been taking place on campus. Listen again (starts at 31 mins).

Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Health, Education and Society David Cousens explains how a module evaluation review at the University of Northampton led to finding ways to make change in response to students’ feedback with WonkHE.

Northants Chronicle and Echo reported Dr Jamie Wildman, who researched the recent Chequered Skipper butterfly reintroduction to Rockingham Forest for his PhD at the University of Northampton, has been appointed as Butterfly Conservation’s new Northamptonshire Landscape Officer – delivering the ‘Threatened Species Recovery’ project in the town.

The Northampton Diwali Festival of Lights is set to take place on Saturday 4th November in the town centre, with a colourful array of stalls and entertainment starting at 10am – at which, University of Northampton will be taking part and hosting a stall. Reported by Northants Chronicle and Echo and NN Pulse.

Northants Chronicle and Echo reported Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is partnering with the University of Northampton, to host a webinar called ‘Careers in the NHS’ on Wednesday 22 November 2023 to offer first-hand advice on how to start your career with the National Health Service.

NLive Radio has re-launched it’s Christmas present appeal for the second year and is calling on the public of Northampton to donate gifts suitable for all ages, to ensure that everyone receives a present this Christmas. Read more with Northants Life.

Northants Life and Northants Chronicle and Echo reported on ‘The Future of Virtual Reality is Now: VR Experience Day’ pop-in event, which took place from 9:30am-3pm at Northamptonshire Libraries in association with Digital Northants which comprises University of Northampton (UON), West Northants Council (WNC) and North Northants Councils and numerous companies which work with Virtual Reality. Kardi Somerfield, UON Senior Lecturer in advertising and digital marketing, showcased student work at the event.

For his Open4Business show on NLive Radio, Senior Lecturer in Strategy and International Business Adrian Pryce spoke with Dominic Masterson Chartered MCSI, Chief Executive of the Northants based Commsave Credit Union, as well as Councillor Phil Larratt who is responsible for Northamptonshire highways, transport and waste. Listen again.