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Occupational Therapy news

Comment: What activity would you miss most if you could no longer do it?

For National OT Week, Nicola Cumbleton, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, writes about the impact…

5 November 2026

Helping those who help the nation: Health professionals’ peer support course marks fifth year nationally and at University of Northampton

Peer-to-peer support for NHS staff, thanks to training from University of Northampton (UON), is just…

16 September 2026

Occupational Therapy student combines art and care in hospital photography exhibition

A University of Northampton (UON) Occupational Therapy student is using her passion for photography to…

12 November 2025

Dissecting good learning: A new 3D teaching tool for University of Northampton students

The mysteries of the human body are being revealed to students in an extra dimension…

29 October 2025

UON students go ‘OTT’ for OT with RCOT

Two University of Northampton (UON) Occupational Therapy students added to their knowledge and skills ‘toolbelt’…

11 August 2025

Unexpected journeys: New placement for Occupational Therapy makes the grade for two students

Two trailblazing Occupational Therapy students at University of Northampton (UON) are developing new insights and…

8 July 2025

Student’s Animal Antiks place occupational therapy in a farm setting

Alpacas and donkeys combined with the ‘science’ of occupational therapy to support a farm-based educational…

30 May 2025

UON graduates keep on keeping us healthy

The wellbeing of people in the town and beyond continues to be in healing hands…

5 March 2025

‘Rounds’ of applause after story and support sessions celebrate first birthday

Students in one University of Northampton (UON) Faculty are getting the most from sharing experiences…

5 December 2024