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Studying BSc Sport Coaching? Here’s what to expect.

The BSc Sport Coaching course at the University of Northampton has provided first year Grace with so much already; find…

17 December 2024

The benefits of funded field trips at UON

Funded course trips ease financial worry off of students’ shoulders, find out about the benefits of funded trips at UON.

2 December 2024

Teaching Assistants – The Unsung Educators

For National Teaching Assistants’ Day 2024, Adam presents a ‘state of the nation’ blog about the profession, drawing particular attention…

26 September 2024

Results Day: some thoughts on UCAS Firm/Insurance Choice

A University spokesperson offers his thoughts and guidance for prospective students and their parents/ families on UCAS Firm/Insurance Choice on…

14 August 2024

Forget ‘limitations’, learning disability nurses think about potential

UON academics and their students have been thinking about this and the following quote about what LD Nurses do: “'LD…

17 June 2024

The babies’ manifesto – a response from the Childhood, Youth and Families team

In a follow-up to her latest opinion piece for the Early Childhood Studies Degrees Network, Dr Helen Simmons blogs about…

14 June 2024

It’s an Olympic Year

As we approach Paris 2024, I wanted to share my thoughts and ideas of activities for children to do in…

26 April 2024

“It’s not just about washing people’s bums!” An Adult Nurse gives her take on the profession.

Win Hughes, Senior Lecturer in Advanced Nursing, talks about how a random conversation at a party inspired her to go…

25 April 2024

The Golden Threads #1: Making Connections.

Dr Emel Thomas, in conversation with her Childhood, Youth and Families (CYF) colleagues Dr Helen Simmons and Robin Sturman-Coombs, reflects…

24 April 2024