In the news: 5-11 April 2024

A round up of recent mentions in the media of the University, our staff and students.

Professor of Child Advocacy Eunice Lumsden and Head of Childhood, Youth & Families subjects at UON, spoke to Siren Films about her career, why diversity and inclusivity is important to her and what they mean, holistic safeguarding, why policy-makers need to use up-to-date research, and more.

News about an early years speech and language development tool getting a national trial thanks to the University features in the Northamptonshire Telegraph.

Graduate Jebin Johny has been named finalist in the Alumni Award’s Science and Sustainability category. This recognises graduates who have distinguished themselves through their career and achievements in the world of science and sustainability, and is reported by the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.

Senior Lecturer in Marketing Kardi Somerfield and her colourful Fridge Street artworks of Northampton locations is reported by the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.

Research co-led by Professor Sian Davis-Vollum about lagoons in a region of Africa and empowering coastal communities through stakeholder-driven policy is reported by Joy FM online.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health student Helen Haar was diagnosed with cancer aged 20. She is encouraging other young people to share their experience of the condition, as reported by BBC Northamptonshire and Yahoo! News websites.

Senior Lecture in Acting & Drama Owain Rose gives the play Sun Bear at Park Theatre, Finsbury Park, London four out of five stars. His review is in Theatre Weekly.