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A day in the life of an Occupational Therapy student on placement.

Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) student, Inge, shares her typical day as a work placement student at a Northamptonshire hospital. Work…

11 March 2024

7 things we wish we’d known as international students starting a Public Health MSc

International students Joseph and Dolapo share their experience of studying at the University of Northampton. Embarking on a journey as…

6 February 2024

5 Reasons to Join a Sports Team or Society

What makes joining a uni sports’ team or/and a society a fantastic idea?

23 January 2024

How Northampton helped me balance university life with my love of the cinema.

UON alumni Nadine talks about why Northampton was a great location for her to continue one of her hobbies while…

18 January 2024

How to Create and Achieve your New Year Goals

Many of us see the start of a new year as a time to create a set of new personal…

21 December 2023

UCAS reference writing for teachers and advisers – what’s changed and why?

The reference on a UCAS application can make a big difference to the offer an applicant receives. This blog explains…

19 December 2023

New year’s resolutions. Why not now?

A New Year’s resolution is a tradition where we resolve to accomplish a personal goal, or improve our lifestyle or…

8 December 2023

A journey of growth as an international student in Northampton

Starting a degree as an international student in the UK can have its challenges, but for MA TESOL student, Anh,…

22 November 2023

Five tips for making your room in Halls feel like home

Living in University accommodation? First-year student Alex shares her five top tips for making your room in halls of residence…

19 November 2023