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May 17, 2022

How to apply to University: UCAS

So it’s time to apply for university! Firstly, I will start off by saying do not panic, the application can be a bit daunting but never fear we have put together some instructions and some handy tips to make the process as simple as possible. …

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How to apply to University: UCAS
How to apply to University: UCAS

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May 17, 2022

How to Apply: Directly to Us

If you are looking to apply for a postgraduate course, a part time course or if you are an International applicant you do not need to apply via UCAS you can apply directly to us via our website. And here is how… 1. Go to the course page of the…

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How to Apply: Directly to Us
How to Apply: Directly to Us

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Feb 15, 2022

All roads lead to OT: An Occupational Therapy academic in the making

A decade ago, if you asked Breanna Wagner if she would study at university, she would have said — based on feedback from her school — a firm no. — Flash forward to the present day and she has not only completed a BSc in Occupational Therapy (OT) but has stayed on at the University of Northampton (UON), going into a Masters in the subject. She blogs about why OT is something that has always been a part of her…

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All roads lead to OT: An Occupational Therapy academic in the making
All roads lead to OT: An Occupational Therapy academic in the making

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Dec 14, 2021

Nursing student completes an intensely personal mission at UON

Lauretta Ofulue decided to become a Learning Disability Nurse following the death of her son Otito. Otito was born with an inherited metabolic condition that made him very unwell and meant frequent hospital trips for the whole family — Although the hospital trips were emotionally draining, Lauretta and Jerry felt the care Otito received was second to none, particularly from learning disability nurses. …

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Nursing student completes an intensely personal mission at UON
Nursing student completes an intensely personal mission at UON

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Nov 12, 2021

University of Northampton: Net Zero Carbon by 2030

Victoria Blake & Nick Petford, University of Northampton, UK Climate change is one of the biggest global challenges faced today. In 2019 the UK government passed legislation under the Climate Change Act for the UK to become net carbon zero on all greenhouse gasses (GHGs) by 2050. Following this, many organisations have responded by setting themselves challenging targets. In…

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University of Northampton: Net Zero Carbon by 2030
University of Northampton: Net Zero Carbon by 2030

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Jul 6, 2021

Margaret Hubbard: story of an education professional

Margaret Hubbard is about to finish her degree in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) after a rocky start, here, she blogs about her very personal journey toward educational success. Margaret Hubbard is about to finish her degree in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) after a rocky start, as the student who was…

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Margaret Hubbard: story of an education professional
Margaret Hubbard: story of an education professional

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Apr 23, 2021

David Meechan on the PG Cert Digital Leadership

Last year, with the move to online learning, it seemed I needed to rethink what I was doing. I kind of had a natural interest in digital learning and I wanted to learn more about it. I’ve known about the course for quite a while and then last year, I saw a call for it. When I looked into it, I felt that it would not only reinforce what I was already doing, but enhance it. — The course has provided a space that I wouldn’t normally have to actually stop and reflect on my own practice. It’s allowed me to look a lot more into some of the theoretical knowledge and learn more around the theoretical models related to how we use technology. It’s provided a…

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David Meechan on the PG Cert Digital Leadership
David Meechan on the PG Cert Digital Leadership

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Apr 23, 2021

Studying a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Leadership: Thomas’ Story

I had been considering postgraduate study for some time and I saw a conversation about the PgCert in Digital Leadership at the University of Northampton on Twitter. Living in Northampton, a local university appealed to me; a Postgraduate Certificate seemed like it would be a good “taster” of postgraduate study…

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Studying a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Leadership: Thomas’ Story
Studying a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Leadership: Thomas’ Story

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Apr 16, 2021

What you should bring to university

Here’s a list of the essentials that we think you should bring, and a few things that it’s best to leave at home. —

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What you should bring to university
What you should bring to university

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Feb 9, 2021

Chloe’s destiny: Graduate powers forward with early years emotional support

Two accidental meetings created new turns on the career road for one graduate, helping her even further on the way to fulfil a professional mission. Chloe Wenham-Sanders graduated from her degree in Early Childhood Studies in 2017. Within weeks she was employed, back at a nursery she had completed an earlier course placement with. — She quickly settled in and enjoyed the role, allowing her to put into practice something she is eager to deliver — placing educational and emotional support at the heart of her work with children and young people, to give them the best foundation for their later life.

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Chloe’s destiny: Graduate powers forward with early years emotional support
Chloe’s destiny: Graduate powers forward with early years emotional support

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