In the news: 20-26 January 2023

A round up of mentions of our students, staff and the University in the media this month, up to last week.

Nominations are now open for the seventh annual Changemaker Awards. Reported by the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, this ceremony showcases the most innovative and socially impactful projects and organisations of University staff, students and community members.

Sessional Clinical Assessor for the University Debbie Brumby has turned to knitting with her sister Angie Rose after the tragic loss of a family member, creating the woollen wear to sell to support county charities. Their story and next knitting ventures were reported by NorthantsLive.

University of Northampton paramedic science graduate Charlie Whitlam was welcomed back to Thornhill Community Academy, after completing his education in 2016, to talk to current students about his career as a paramedic. His return was reported by the Dewsbury Reporter.

Taken from an extract of Dr Michael Mosley’s new book Just One Thing, professor of Biomechanics Tony Kay gives insight on the science behind eccentric exercise. This analysis was reported in a number of publications including BBC Science Focus.

Senior Lecturer in Digital Business and Associate Professor Patrice Seuwou wrote a piece for Times Higher Education about the ten actions that UK universities can take to improve the experiences of Black students.

Reported by the Chronicle & Echo, Psychology graduate Abby Weston joins Northampton’s St Andrew’s Healthcare Aspire programme, helping participants to combine their learning with crucial experience by allowing them jump straight into the second year of the Mental Health Nursing degree at the University.

Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards were released on Tuesday. Deputy Head of Subject for Culture, Media, Film and Special Effects spoke with BBC Radio Northampton about this year’s stars in the spotlight. Listen again here (clip expired).

Senior Lecturer in Journalism Kate Ironside joined the headlines review on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Stephen Nolan Show. Listen again here (starts at 2hrs 6mins).

Dr Toby Purser spoke with BBC Radio Northampton about his new book on the history of England. Listen again here (clip expired).

With the Cost of Living Crisis causing fuel poverty worldwide, Visiting Professor Dr Steve O’Brien gave a nurse’s perspective to BBC Radio Northampton about the health risks that cold and damp homes can cause. Listen again here (starts at 2hrs 13mins).

BBC Radio Northampton report on the first cost of living fair that was held at the University last week. Organisations from across the county offered information and guidance on topics including debt, mental health and wellbeing to students and the public.