A round up of media coverage about the University and our graduates, staff and students.
The day after the first lectures of the new academic year, Pro-Vice Chancellor Alice Wilby, spoke to BBC Radio Northamptonshire about how we are welcoming students. She was joined later in the programme by Multimedia Sports Journalism student Tom Berry (pictured, with reporter James Grant) who talked about how he’s been settling in. Listen again (Alice – 1hr and 25mins in; Tom – 2hrs and 40mins in).
Two other the new students – mother Shumi and son Evan – talk about studying at the same time and how their first few days have been in the Midlands Gazette.
Up-and-coming poet and graduate 6FA Maisie spoke with Craig Charles on his BBC Radio 6 show about a final year project at UON that inspired them to start writing poetry. Listen here (starts just before 2hrs and 39mins).
British citizens report a “wave” of recent and overtly racist attacks. Discussing what could be fuelling this rise in several publications, including the Jamaican Inquirer, was UON Professor Paul Jackson.
At the Labour Party Conference, Andy Burnham outlined his plans, including social care. Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media, Kate Ironside, gave her thoughts to BBC Northamptonshire’s Annabel Amos. Listen here (starts at 1hr and 11mins).
Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production students and staff created videos for the BBC Northamptonshire Make A Difference Awards, as reported by the Northamptonshire Telegraph.
Last year Dental Nursing students and academics delivered oral health education sessions to 2,169 school children. Their achievement was celebrated in the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, including a related research talk held in late September.
Findings from research by the University’s Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice about young people affected by serious violence or who knew someone who had is referenced in a TES magazine article.
TikTok sensation Spudman – famous for his loaded potatoes street food – came to Waterside Campus, part of Welcome Fortnight for new and returning students, as reported by the Northampton Chronicle & Echo.