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Student Spotlight: Aaliyah​

Date 22 May 2026

Introducing Aaliyah, currently in the spotlight as one of our Northampton students. We’re proud to highlight her experiences and accomplishments.

​​Aaliyah Shakir​

My journey to university started with a foundation year at the University of Northampton, which helped me build my confidence and prepare for degree-level study. After completing that, I progressed onto  studying Marketing, which I’ve really enjoyed as it combines creativity with understanding how businesses connect with people. Alongside my studies, I also run social media accounts for businesses, which has been really exciting because it allows me to apply what I’m learning and engage with different audiences every day.

​Outside of university, I enjoy staying creative and active. Photography is one of my biggest passions and I love capturing moments, especially when I’m travelling. I try to travel as much as I can because experiencing new places and cultures is really inspiring. My  favourite  place  I’ve  visited is Paris in the spring — it’s such a beautiful city and perfect for photography. I also enjoy roller skating, which is a fun way for me to unwind and spend time doing something active outside of my studies. Lastly, I advocate to boost awareness on endometriosis and it’s something everyone should know more about.
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Aaliyah Shakir, Marketing BSc student at UON
​​Aaliyah Shakir​

Aaliyah studies Marketing BSc and is one of our students helping to show new and prospective students what life in Northampton is like.​