Recent media coverage about the University, our graduates, staff and students.
The University launched the new Northamptonshire Growth, Innovation and Productivity (NGIP) Board last week, with county-wide stakeholders, business leaders and MP Mike Reader (who chairs the Board), in attendance. NGIP will help strengthen the county’s ability to attract investment, improve productivity and support skills development by aligning activity across sectors and organisations. The news was reported by East Midlands Business Link, the Midlands Gazette, the Northamptonshire Telegraph, the Chronicle & Echo and the Daventry Express.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he was stepping down, causing headlines and reaction over the UK and beyond. Expert commentary from Senior Lecturer in Journalism Kate Ironside, a former Westminster correspondent, featured during the headlines on several local BBC Radio stations including Leicester. Listen here (start at 3hrs and 30secs).
Dr Lucy Zhu added her thoughts to a BBC Online article about how esports students do more than just play games, pointing out the non-gaming aspects of UON’s degree, including business management and marketing, that will help develop the next generation of esports professionals.
Research from the University’s Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice aims to establish an evidence base to support and protect young people vulnerable to violence and gang exploitation, as reported by the Midlands Gazette.
The University is part of a major new project with more than £2.3 million of funding from Sport England to tackle inequalities in physical activity, health and wellbeing across some of the county’s most underserved neighbourhoods. The news was reported by Healthcare Management and the Northamptonshire Telegraph. UON Associate Professor Dr Declan Ryan will lead the evaluation of the impact of this partnership, as reported by the Midlands Gazette.
Technician Demonstrator in Computing, Michael Cauchi, is also a STEAM Ambassador and took part in Chestnuts Primary School annual Science Extravaganza, as reported by the Northants Chamber.
The Cobblers came to Waterside for pre-season testing in our Sports Labs, as reported by the Chronicle & Echo.