Supporting the Transition to New Parenthood
Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Northampton, Dr Helen Simmons, explores the topic of becoming a parent in…
19 October 2026
Research blog
A review of Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere: Does the ‘spectacle’ of the manosphere eclipse its critique?
Emma Cowley's post considers Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere, a feature-length Netflix documentary attracting considerable attention for its intriguing focus…
26 March 2026
More than just a circle: unpacking the significance of Blue Plaques in West Northamptonshire
PhD student Kathrina Perry celebrates the stories behind West Northamptonshire’s buildings, revealing how blue plaques keep local history alive through…
25 March 2026
Are the SEND reforms going to result in greater inclusion in school?
In this blog, we critically analyse the Government’s SEND proposals and the education White Paper.
9 March 2026
What does World Book Day mean to you? Reflecting on World Book Day 2026
Dr Claire Allen, with help from current UON students and colleagues, explores what World Book Day really means to us…
5 March 2026
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights: Insights from BA English at UON
Dr Phillippa Bennett provides a sharp, insightful reflection on Emerald Fennell’s bold new 'Wuthering Heights'.
3 March 2026
SEND: This is not an argument against reform. It is an argument about sequencing.
Drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience as a parent of a child with an EHCP, this blog post…
27 February 2026