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My favourite places to visit in Northampton

Whether you’re familiar or unfamiliar to Northampton, Joe’s blog contains some useful information on the best places to go in…

10 February 2026

An alternative pathway to career progression: supporting Care Leavers to take their next step

This blog explores how the University of Northampton is supporting care-experienced students through 'An Alternative Pathway to Career Progression', a…

6 February 2026

How to make the most of your university experience

In this blog, Lucy advises how to have the best experience at university.  

4 February 2026

Why I chose the laptop as my student perk

Amy discusses why picking the laptop as her student perk has improved her university experience.

28 January 2026

It’s Never Too Late to Go to University

From never skipping a class to pausing my education for two years, I started university later than usual, but I…

26 January 2026

Reflecting on my first year of university, tips, lessons and insights I wish I’d known from the start.

Alex looks back on her first year of university, noting a few key findings which she wishes she knew that…

23 January 2026

Why I chose Games Programming

Hazel shares her story as to why she picked to study Game Programming and why she enjoys it.

21 January 2026

Transitioning from Undergraduate to Postgraduate, staying at UON

Thinking about staying in Northampton for postgraduate study? Olabisi explains why she chose to continue her academic journey at UON.…

16 January 2026

Why I chose to study Children and Young People’s Nursing

The blog reflects Valerie’s personal journey into nursing, focusing on the importance of compassion, resilience, and creating positive change in…

14 January 2026