In the news: 8-14 December 2023

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

In her latest blog for Wonkhe, Deputy Vice Chancellor Shân Wareing reflects on what a leader might do in response to the ‘rise of AI’ and why it matters.

The University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Yaba College of Technology (Nigeria) and the University of Derby to ensure the development of research and the development of a framework for progression opportunities for graduates of the College. This was reported by The National Online.

Podiatry student Zahra Chouthy’s story about what she is learning on our course featured in the Mauritius Sunday Times.

After the Government was successful in the Commons vote on the Rwanda Bill, our Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Kate Ironside discussed the implications on BBC Radio Leicester expired).

Senior Lecturer in Acting & Drama Owain Rose reviews the festive play 21 Round at Christmas for Theatre Weekly.

More than 100 people turned out to hear Associate Professor Dr Cal Cooper talk about Christmas ghosts at a recent event in Grantham, as reported by Lincs Online.

Podiatry student Claire Eyes is the first from the University to have a placement in prisons and secure facilities, as reported by Connect East Midlands.

Graduate Laura Llewellyn needed to repeat the first year of her degree as she had anxiety issues. Fast forward 10 years and she is now running her own fashion business. Her story features in the Northampton Chronicle and Echo.