Extreme Right Explainer: What is an extreme right ‘dog whistle’?
This short blog gives an overview of how dog whistles, or coded messages, are commonly found in far and extreme right politics.
30 March 2026
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It’s as easy as a walk in the park: Mapping green spaces with 360 cameras
Access to greenspace has improved over the decades—but too many people are still missing out. As the focus shifts toward prevention and healthier lifestyles, making these spaces truly accessible is…
30 March 2026
From Learners to Leaders: Student-Authored Simulation in Midwifery Education
What happens when midwifery students design their own simulation scenarios? This case study explores a supported, student-led pilot that boosted confidence, enhanced engagement, and brought obstetric emergency learning to life.
26 March 2026
Digital Horizons: Safer Streets
In this blog, Dr Kardi Somerfield writes about the importance of student involvement in the Safer Streets Virtual Reality project, an innovative collaboration between the University of Northampton and the…
20 March 2026
Extreme Right Contexts: British Brothers’ League and Migration Anxiety
Paul Jackson reflects on the role of anxiety as a key emotion in extreme right politics around migration.
9 March 2026
CADE Roadshow: Podcast with Dr Patrick Jolomba
As part of the CADE Roadshow this year TJ, Helen and Emma chatted to Dr Patrick Jolomba about his Doctoral research - Innovation in clinical training: Virtual Reality's role in…
3 March 2026
Medievalists Against the Extreme Right: Online Workshop
Details of the first MATER workshop of 2026 on how we approach teaching medieval antisemitism in the modern classroom, which will be held on Tuesday 24 February
4 February 2026
Ode to Alex Honnold, a Skyscraper Climber.
A poetic reflection on the recent new story in response to the recent article on climber Alex Honnold who scaled Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes.
31 January 2026
Northampton Historical Association Programme 2025-26
Announcing the Northampton Historical Association Programme of talks in 2025-26.
28 January 2026
Gerry Gable: A Personal Reflection
In this short blog, Professor Paul Jackson reflects on some personal memories of Gerry Gable, who sadly passed away in January 2026.
19 January 2026
Call for Papers and Presentations – Emotion, Nationalism and Extremism: Contexts and Responses
Call for papers and presentations for a one-day conference on 12 June 2026 at the University of Northampton focused on the emotive nature of contemporary extreme right politics and culture.
18 December 2025