In the news: 9 – 15 January 2025

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

With the 29 January deadline for UCAS applications approaching, data shows that by the age of 31, graduates typically earn at least 32-37 % more than non-graduates. University of Northampton’s Director of Student Futures, Martin Perfect, is quoted in the Chronicle & Echo talking about how UON supports its students to get there.

A device that delivers small electrical impulses to the brain is seen by some as a groundbreaking mental health treatment. UON Visiting Prof. Dr Alex O’Neill-Kerr specialises in such therapies for depression and features in a Guardian article about whether the device is effective or not.

Academics spoke with BBC Radio Northamptonshire last week about their careers and their favourite food and drink items. Listen again to summaries of all four (starts from 3hrs and 41mins).

With Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to axe fact checkers on his social media platforms, Senior Lecturer in Journalism Kate Ironside spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about what this could mean. Listen again (2hrs and 34mins).

Professor of Biomechanics Tony Kay’s thoughts on static stretching and whether or not it can help boost strength, power and performance feature in the Washington Post (article is behind a paywall).

The annual Northampton Film Festival will take place from Friday 7 – Saturday 15 March and one of the events will be at the University, as reported by the Chronicle & Echo.

Northamptonshire Business Times reports on a forum that has taken the first steps to strengthen trade links between the Silverstone region and the booming Chinese economy. Associate Professor and forum member Adrian Pryce offers his comments.

The University is part of a collaboration to empower teachers in Turkey with innovative teaching methods to help their students grasp the urgency of climate change, as reported by Heart FM Bedford and Northampton (listen again links not available).