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Unitemps – boost your income and enhance your employability skills.


Undertaking temporary work that you can fit in around your studies is a great way of gaining additional income whilst enhancing your employability skills. This blog outlines the services of…

6 November 2023

What Black Heritage Means to Me


We’ve recently celebrated Black History month here at UON, and we got to thinking what does Black heritage mean to individual students?

6 November 2023

Top tips: Bringing your gaming set-up to University


Coming to University and want to bring your gaming set up? This blog by George Hayward has you covered!

2 November 2023

Building a vibrant student community at your Student Union


Get involved with us at the Student Union with all of the activities we have planned for this academic year!

12 October 2023

Returning to university as a mature student


Beverley describes her thoughts and feelings on returning to the University of Northampton to study a Master’s degree, and shares her insights on life as a mature student.

12 September 2023

What to expect at a UCAS Fair


Going to a UCAS exhibition is a brilliant way to find out more about the universities you’re interested in and the courses they offer. This blog provides some useful tips…

4 September 2023

A quick guide to the new students’ enrolment process


Read this if you're enrolling at the University of Northampton in autumn 2023. A fast guide to student enrolment at UON

22 August 2023

Commuting to University: Tips to make the journey enjoyable


Sometimes a podcast, music playlist or just taking in the scenery on your commute to campus is more than enough to make your journey more enjoyable! In this blog you’ll…

16 August 2023

Clearing at UON: A Lecturer’s Experience


Anthony shares his experiences with Clearing and shares top tips for anyone thinking of applying to the University of Northampton.

11 August 2023

Top 5 things to do in Northampton if you’re coming for an open day


Kaiya shares the top five things visitors can do if they are in Northampton for an open day.

4 August 2023

What I wish I’d known as an international student moving to university


Starting at any university is pretty anxiety-inducing, daunting and can be quite scary. In this blog, student Mckenny will tell you about some obstacles he and others have faced when…

1 August 2023

Cooking healthy meals on a student budget


Living in university can be quite expensive. Many people worry about the cost of accommodation, travel, etc. However, student Mckenny will help you see how food doesn't need to be…

13 July 2023