Forthcoming events
Any members of staff at The University of Northampton organising an event which is open to the public that they would like added to the calendar below should complete the online events form. For further information telephone 01604 89 3264.
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March 2010
Spring Show 2010
Second Year students of Fine Art, Painting and Photography are organising their own artwork for this annual exhibition, forming part of their Professional Practice studies.
Always lively and varied, the Spring Show provides the students with what is often their first opportunity to take their work out of the studios and present it to the public in a formal gallery setting.
Each year the students are given the task of organising a group exhibition of their own artwork as part of their Professional Practice studies.
Event date: Monday 15 - Thursday 25 March 2010
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Avenue Campus
Host department/organiser: School of the Arts
Price: Free
Contact: gallery@northampton.ac.uk / 01604 893046
Be. Switched On
Experience day for Year 12 students (and equivalent) interested in computing
Event date: Wednesday 17 March 2010
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Avenue Campus
Host department/organiser: School of Science and Technology, Marketing
Price: Free
Contact: schools.liaison@northampton.ac.uk / 01604 893332
Open Lecture: One size fits all? A critical assessment of a holistic approach to challenging inequalities in sport
Dr Jim Lusted, Senior Lecturer in the Sociology of Sport in the School of Health, will be giving an open lecture on ‘One size fits all? A critical assessment of a holistic approach to challenging inequalities in sport’.
Event date: Wednesday 17 March, 2010
Time: 3pm-4.30pm
Venue: Brampton 21, Park Campus
Additional details: Part of the Equality and Diversity Research Group lecture series 2010. Open to staff, students and members of the public.
Host department/organiser: Equality and Diversity Unit
Price: Free
Contact: equality@northampton.ac.uk / 01604 893887
Web: Equality & Diversity Research Group, Open Lectures 2010 (Word 227KB)
Researcher Learning at Work Day – Research Staff Network
A day of drop in sessions with a mixture of informal and formal sessions. Share your specific areas of expertise with interested colleagues, or learn something new from your peers. The sessions are aimed at anyone who is research active or interested in research.
This event is organised by the Graduate School and is part of the Research Staff Network. Joining the network will be a good opportunity to meet other research active staff at the University, share skills and experience in a cross-disciplinary environment and participate in a series of best-practice sharing sessions.
More information about the programme (PDF 27KB). Lunch will be provided.
For bookings and further details please email daniela.bultoc@northampton.ac.uk.
Event date: Monday 22 March, 2010
Time: 12noon-4.45pm
Venue: Knowledge Exchange, Conference Room, Park Campus
Host department/organiser: Knowledge Exchange
Price: Free
Contact: melanie.fowler@northampton.ac.uk / 01604 893299
Be. An Inspiration
Experience day for Year 12 (and equivalent) interested in Primary Teaching, Early Years Teaching and related courses.
Event date: Thursday 25 March, 2010
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: Park Campus
Host department/organiser: Schools and Colleges Liaison
Price: Free
Contact: melanie.fowler@northampton.ac.uk / 01604 893299
June 2010
Open Day
Open Days are the only way to find out if a university is the right one for you, so come along and see for yourself. Our Open Day programme provides a great opportunity to speak to current students and lecturers about life here. During the day you will be able to tour the campuses with one of our student ambassadors, speak to tutors about specific subjects, attend subject talks and speak to advisors about issues such as accommodation and student finance. Free transport is available from Northampton rail station and between both our two main campuses. If you would like to attend an Open Day you can register by calling 0800 358 2232, emailing study@northampton.ac.uk or by registering online.
Event date: Sunday 13 June 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm, registration 10 - 11am
Venue: The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus (Maidwell Reception) and Park Campus (Library)
Host department/organiser: Marketing and External Relations
Price: FREE
Contact: study@northampton.ac.uk / 0800 358 2232
Be. Biological
Experience day for Year 12 students (and equivalent) interested in Human Bioscience
Event date: Tuesday 22 June 2010
Time: 9.30am-2pm
Venue: Park Campus
Host department/organiser: School of Health, Marketing
Price: Free
Contact: schools.liaison@northampton.ac.uk / 01604 893332
August 2010
Open Day
Open Days are the only way to find out if a university is the right one for you, so come along and see for yourself. Our Open Day programme provides a great opportunity to speak to current students and lecturers about life here. During the day you will be able to tour the campuses with one of our student ambassadors, speak to tutors about specific subjects, attend subject talks and speak to advisors about issues such as accommodation and student finance. Free transport is available from Northampton rail station and between both our two main campuses. If you would like to attend an Open Day you can register by calling 0800 358 2232, emailing study@northampton.ac.uk or by registering online.
Event date: Friday 20 August 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm, registration 10 - 11am
Venue: The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus (Maidwell Reception) and Park Campus (Library)
Host department/organiser: Marketing and External Relations
Price: FREE
Contact: study@northampton.ac.uk / 0800 358 2232
September 2010
Open Day
Open Days are the only way to find out if a university is the right one for you, so come along and see for yourself. Our Open Day programme provides a great opportunity to speak to current students and lecturers about life here. During the day you will be able to tour the campuses with one of our student ambassadors, speak to tutors about specific subjects, attend subject talks and speak to advisors about issues such as accommodation and student finance. Free transport is available from Northampton rail station and between both our two main campuses. If you would like to attend an Open Day you can register by calling 0800 358 2232, emailing study@northampton.ac.uk or by registering online.
Event date: Wednesday 15 September 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm, registration 10 - 11am
Venue: The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus (Maidwell Reception) and Park Campus (Library)
Host department/organiser: Marketing and External Relations
Price: FREE
Contact: study@northampton.ac.uk / 0800 358 2232
October 2010
Annual Careers Fair
The annual Careers Fair is an excellent opportunity for employers to promote their vacancies to current students and recent graduates and for current students and recent graduates to speak to recruiting organisations about their current vacancies and types of roles. The day will also provide an ideal opportuity to help shape the future career plans of students who are currently in either their first or second years and thus forge a potential working relationship.
Event date: Wednesday 27 October 2010
Time: 11am-3.30pm
Venue: Sunley Management Centre, Park Campus
Host department/organiser: Careers and Employability Service
Price: Free
Contact: careers@northampton.ac.uk / 01604 892727
November 2010
Open Day
Open Days are the only way to find out if a university is the right one for you, so come along and see for yourself. Our Open Day programme provides a great opportunity to speak to current students and lecturers about life here. During the day you will be able to tour the campuses with one of our student ambassadors, speak to tutors about specific subjects, attend subject talks and speak to advisors about issues such as accommodation and student finance. Free transport is available from Northampton rail station and between both our two main campuses. If you would like to attend an Open Day you can register by calling 0800 358 2232, emailing study@northampton.ac.uk or by registering online.
Event date: Saturday 6 November 2010
Time: 10am - 3pm, registration 10 - 11am
Venue: The University of Northampton, Avenue Campus (Maidwell Reception) and Park Campus (Library)
Host department/organiser: Marketing and External Relations
Price: FREE
Contact: study@northampton.ac.uk / 0800 358 2232
