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In the news: 24 August – 6 September 2026

Date 7.09.2026

A selection of recent media coverage about the University, our graduates, staff and students.

The Lindsay Clancy case has split public opinion in the USA. Clancy has been on trial after killing her three young children – news coverage and social media conversations revolve around the question of whether she is she mad or bad. Vice Chancellor Professor Anne-Marie Kilday, a criminal history expert who has studied mothers who have committed infanticide, gave her opinions on the case to the Swiss national paper, Le Temp.

Kate Ironside, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, spoke with BBC Radio Three Counties about the latest political scandal – Reform apparently encouraging a donation from an overseas sponsor. Listen again  (starts at 2hrs and 18mins).

The University will host the fifth annual mental health for all event called Headfest – this Thursday, 10 September), as reported by the Northampton Chronicle & Echo.

Our first-year Mental Health Nursing students have enhanced confidence and preparedness when supporting people at risk of suicide following ‘first aid’ training. Research about this features in the Royal College of Nursing Journal.

An article in The Times about dating using the professional networking platform LinkedIn hears from a University of Northampton graduate whose post on that platform led to a response from someone, and later, marriage.

Northampton Company See Limited is working with the University to investigate how waste and energy costs can be addressed in a more environmentally responsible and cost-effective way through a closed-loop approach, as reported by the Midlands Gazette.

University research about the positive benefits of being a Military Cadet is referenced in a Europe Says article.