In the news: 7-13 August 2025

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

Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer Becky Bradshaw rounded off her three-part series of NLive Radio interviews about Clearing ahead of Exam Results Day. Becky explained what the Clearing process involves and the information budding university students need to have to hand. Listen again (starts at 1hr and 38mins).

For prospective higher education students worried about their Level 3 exam results, or wondering whether they should switch university or course, the Schools and Colleges Liaison team’s Laura Freemantle advice and top tips featured in the Northamptonshire Telegraph.

Adult Nursing student Prince Asiedu talks about his Clearing story in the Northampton Chronicle & Echo. Prince’s lecturer, Anna O’Neill, gave her Clearing insights to the Northamptonshire Telegraph, whether callers are interested in nursing courses or others.

A hundred days since Reform UK took control of both Northamptonshire councils, Senior Lecturer in Journalism and former Westminster correspondent Kate Ironside gave her thoughts on what happened and how the party is doing to BBC Northamptonshire’s Annabel Amos. Listen again (starts at 1hr and 10mins).

Adam Lawton, Regional Business Engagement Officer, spoke with BBC Radio Northamptonshire about how the University – as part of the county-wide Innovation Ecosystem – is supporting businesses to grow, including the new Fuelling Innovation campaign. Listen again (starts at 1hr and 54mins).

The University has been awarded the prestigious Small Business Charter accreditation for three years. This recognises our dedicated support for entrepreneurship and small business growth, with a clear focus on community engagement and real-world applicability, as reported by the Northamptonshire Telegraph.

News about students and their amazing placement at The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is reported by the Midlands Gazette.