In the news: 6-12 August 2021

It was A-level results day this week and some of the lucky students who have secured a place on degrees at UON were mentioned in the Chronicle and Echo and Suffolk News.

Our Multimedia Sports Journalism graduate, Harry Davies, had a chat with BBC Radio Northampton’s Tim Wheeler, about landing his dream job with the Daily Mirror (starts 2h 14m). Harry was also featured on the Northants Chamber website and the Ely Standard site.

Three Photography graduates have set up their own agency weeks after completing their course. They spoke to BBC Radio Northampton’s Bernie Keith about their new venture (starts 44m).

Lecturer Anthony Stepniak spoke to BBC Radio Northampton on Tuesday morning, direct from the University’s Clearing hub (starts 1h 10m).

Our health expert, Dr Steve O’Brien, was on BBC Radio Northampton on Tuesday morning, for his regular chat about coronavirus (clips at 1h 9m; 1h 43m; 2h 18m and 2h 46m).

Climate Change expert, Dr Greg Spellman, spoke to BBC Radio Northampton’s Tim Wheeler about the climate emergency.

A University of Northampton project aimed to help walkers navigate a popular town park has been featured in the Chronicle & Echo and by Northants Chamber.

Our Nursing team is working with the boxing and health and wellbeing charity the Frank Bruno Foundation for a knockout partnership that will benefit students and members of the community, as reported in Northants Chamber.

Our TV expert, Brendan Sheppard, was on BBC Radio Northampton for his Friday morning television review (starts 1h 45m).