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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 placements can boost your employability and are available on many…

11 March 2024

Open a World this World Book Day

World Book Day is not just a one-off event for dress up and school children; it’s a day for reminding ourselves of human values and what bonds us together as…

5 March 2024

Juggling Academics and Employment: Top Tips for Finding Part-Time Work While Studying in the UK

Discover a harmonious blend of academic and part-time work in the UK with these practical tips. Whether through on-campus roles or online platforms, strike a balance that enriches your skills,…

28 February 2024

Unlocking Opportunities: The Benefits of Volunteering

Discover a harmonious blend of academics and part-time work in the UK with these practical tips. Whether through on-campus roles or online platforms, strike a balance that enriches your skills,…

12 February 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 an international student is an adventure filled with learning, growth,…

6 February 2024

Navigating the Path to Success: A Guide to Securing Placements and Internships

Unlock success by prioritising placements and internships in the UK job market. Gain hands-on experience, valuable skills, and a competitive edge for your dream career.

30 January 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 studying: seeing films at the cinema.

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 goals. Current student Madison offers her advice on how to…

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 the changes UCAS has made and some advice on what…

19 December 2023

Representation Matters: Celebrating our Sisters

Professor Eunice Lumsden discusses how the events she was involved in as part of Black History Month 2023 led her to reflect on her first year as a professor, the…

13 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 behaviour, on the first day of January. However first-year student,…

8 December 2023