‘You don’t have to be good’: the lazy student’s guide to getting fit
Exercise need not be complicated, boring or expensive. There are plenty of activities to choose from – and you can even get fit from the comfort of your university bedroom
June 2022
UK universities warn tuition fee crisis could mean home student cutbacks
Fears some institutions may recruit mainly international students – whose fees are not capped
September 2020
University Guide 2023
University guide 2023: University of Northampton
All you need to know about studying at the University of Northampton
August 2018
Can a university rescue a city when the local authority fails?
With Northamptonshire council bankrupt, the university is stepping in
March 2018
New university rankings ‘put nursing and social work degrees at risk’
Judging courses by graduate earnings will backfire, vice-chancellors warn
University unveils plans for government-backed bond issuance and borrowing of nearly £300m to pay for new campus
August 2013
Greenslade
Sadly, too many journalists seeking academic credibility can't write
Roy Greenslade
Roy Greenslade presents a postscript to the serialisation of the second edition of What do we mean by local? It's by one of the book's editors, John Mair
August 2012
Social enterprise blog
Universities offer more support than ever for student social entrepreneurs
A focus on employability is helping students make the most of new opportunities in the public sector, says Simon Denny
July 2012
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Best bits: Universities and social enterprise
A universities and social enterprise 'bible'. All you need to know from the experts in our recent live Q&A
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Social mobility: universities that do it must prove it
The contribution of the higher education sector to social mobility is being lost on policy makers. If universities cannot prove their social worth, then they can only expect further cuts, argues Graeme Atherton
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It's time universities made the most of their purchasing power
Nick Petford: Universities have the potential to use their considerable spending to help drive economic growth - if only that purchasing power could be targeted in a more coordinated way
June 2012
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Live Q&A: The involvement of universities in social enterprise, Friday 22 June, 12pm - 2pm
Social enterprise blog
New social enterprise service offers wide-reaching support
April 2012
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15 ideas on improving the university experience for overseas students
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It's too early to say who the winners and losers of higher education will be
January 2012
Research notes
Hedgerows direct the flight of the bumblebee
Bees use hedgerows as motorways, academics have found, which may help future rural planning
July 2011
European commission denies university was fined for not flying EU flag
British MPs and MEPs had claimed Northampton University was fined £56,000 for not advertising the fact it was given EU funding
April 2011
Research notes
Blue cheese wants a bigger slice of the market
Stilton is associated with Christmas in the UK, but researchers hope to give all Britain's blue cheeses broader appeal
August 2008
Clearing rush continues
The race for university places has continued today, with more than 3,300 places now accepted through Clearing
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