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Where there’s steam, there’s fire – University careers event sparks the imaginations of thousands of Northamptonshire school students

Screams of excitement, wide eyes and life changing experiences was the order of the day…

17 June 2026

Back to the Future. University of Northampton students use innovative tech to ‘walk’ through 1778 Infirmary

A University-led ‘medical history brought to life’ project has entered a new realm of reality,…

12 June 2026

Improving understanding of women’s health: New research at University of Northampton examines potential links between endometriosis and ovarian cancer

To mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day (8 May), researchers at the University of Northampton are…

8 May 2026

Next generation of eco-warriors uncover hidden wildlife and pollution in Britain’s overlooked ecosystems

As David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday, the next generation of environmental scientists and biologists…

7 May 2026

Student scientist tunes in to understand how traffic noise is changing birdsong in Northampton’s urban parks

They say ‘the early bird catches the worm’, which is true for one student at…

10 March 2026

“I wanted to save the world. Now I’ll settle for saving the mushrooms.” Rare vulnerable fungus discovered at Stanwick Lakes by Environmental Science student

A quest to ‘save the world’ took an unexpected turn when one student from the…

2 March 2026

Drawn to the light: University of Northampton student rediscovers local species of moth missing for nearly a century

History has been made by one student at the University of Northampton, whose research has…

30 January 2026

University of Northampton attracts £800,000 capital funding investment as significant boost to scientific teaching and learning

The University of Northampton is set to benefit from a capital funding investment of more…

18 November 2025

Member of Parliament visits University of Northampton to explore link between health and economic growth

South Northamptonshire MP Sarah Bool visited the UON Life Sciences laboratories this month to meet…

28 October 2025