In the news: 3-9 October 2024

A round up of media coverage about the University, our graduates, staff and students.

To help businesses get to grips with their carbon footprint, Associate Professor in Sustainable Development Law Dr Ebenezer Laryea spoke to BBC Radio Northampton about the TANZ Northants Carbon Calculator. Listen again (starts at 1hr and 10mins).

Professor Chris Roe’s thoughts on the need for scientific investigation about near-death experiences are reported by The Nightly.

Professor Matthew McCormack took attendees on a tour through the history of footwear for the Hornton History Group, as reported by the Banbury Guardian.

Fine Art academic Stefan Gant was Highly Commended at the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize for his artwork, as reported by the Northants Telegraph.

Children at Queen Eleanor Primary Academy have used paintings by Henri Matisse as a way to develop their language and communication skills, supported by UON academics. The story was reported by the Northants Telegraph.

Local radio station and University partner NLive Radio has been shortlisted in the 2024 Community Radio Awards, as reported by the Northampton Chronicle & Echo. One of the nominations is for Journalism students who stayed up all night to provide live election updates last May, and this news is also reported by the Chronicle & Echo.

It was World Teachers’ Day on Saturday 5 October and University staff give their reflections on the educators who have inspired them, as reported by the Northampton Chronicle & Echo.

A study that will be a national blueprint for the use of Artificial Intelligence in policing, has been published thanks to help from researchers at the University, as reported by the Northampton Chronicle & Echo.

With Black History Month well underway, Senior Social Care Lecturer, Christine Collymore and Marketing Assistant Evelyn Livingstone, spoke about events at the University this month on NLive Radio. Listen again (starts 22mins in).