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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor Dr Declan Ryan - he is also Chairman of Old Cricket Club, Northamptonshire and has been shortlisted for an England and Wales Cricket Board award. Every vote counts, so make yours asap! forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Northamptonshire businesses can join the first #UON #HelptoGrow cohort, starting Nov. See Northants Chamber of Commerce... northants-chamber.co.uk/member-news/northamptonshire-businesses-are-being-invited-to-join-the-first-university-of-northampton-help-to-grow-cohort-starting-this-november/

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Northamptonshire businesses are being invited to join the first University of Northampton Help to Grow cohort, starting this November. | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce

Northamptonshire businesses are being invited to join the first University [...]

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Small/medium-sized shopping centres have struggled over recent years but some, including Weston Favell, say they are bucking the trend. Talking to BBC Northamptonshire about this was #UON’s Dr @kardisom.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m003226b 🛍️1hr10m

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Annabel Amos - 06/10/2026 - BBC Sounds

Annabel brings you local news and an entertaining start to your Northamptonshire day.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Times are 'a changing' for #shopping malls, that are reinventing themselves to keep up with the competition from online #retailers and #retailer vacancy rates. One of the experts who spoke with the BBC about this is #UON's Dr Kardi Somerfield. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck9qrq1d19w4o

bbc.co.uk

What is the future for our medium-sized shopping centres?

In the internet age, medium-sized retail hubs are looking for new ways to survive and thrive.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The latest edition of In the news is online. Media coverage includes: ✅ First day of lectures for the new academic year ✅ What's behind recent racist attacks in Britain - @pnjackson.bsky.social ✅ Dental Nursing team reach children with health workshops. northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-...

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In the news: 21 September - 4 October 2026 | UON

University of Northampton media coverage between 21 September - 4 October 2026.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"The lecturers are all friendly and approachable; with their support – and Mum’s! – I think I’ve got this in hand.” See the Midlands Gazette for more about Shumi and Evan and Welcome Fortnight at #UON. midlandsgazette.com/education/mother-son-degrees-university-northampton/

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University of Northampton

After a (relatively) quiet summer, University of Northampton’s (UON) Waterside Campus buzzed with fun and exploration during the annual Welcome Fortnight. Welcome Fortnight runs until Saturday 3 Octob...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Welcome Fortnight at #UON means thousands of new students - & those returning to learning - including mother & son Shumi and Evan, who want their degrees to add insights to their family life. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/family-ties-shumi-and-evan-look-to-learn-about-subjects-close-to-their-hearts/

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Following #AndyBurnham’s emotional party conference speech, would you be prepared to pay more so everyone received better #socialcare? Discussing this with BBC Radio's @vicminett.bsky.social was Senior Lecturer in Journalism & Media Kate Ironside. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031png 📻17mins

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Vic Minett - 30/09/2026 - BBC Sounds

Vic has great stories, great guests and The Rewind.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

“Everybody is having palpitations because a Prime Minister can deliver a speech… but what’s the substance?” At the Labour Party Conference, #AndyBurnham outlined his plans. #UON's Kate Ironside gave her thoughts to BBC Northamptonshire's Annabel Amos. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031s81 🎙️1hr11

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Annabel Amos - 30/09/2026 - BBC Sounds

Annabel brings you local news and an entertaining start to your Northamptonshire day.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Teaching and learning for new and returning students started yesterday. Tom Berry spoke to the BBC's James Grant about his first days at #UON. Pro-Vice Chancellor @aewilby.bsky.social Wilby summed up how we're helping everyone settle in. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031s45 (Alice 1h25. Tom 2hr22).

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#Journalism student Tom has dived right into his first week of studies after an interview with BBC radio about coming to university. Tune in tomorrow at 8:40am & at 7:40am to hear from @aewilby.bsky.social, Pro-VC, about the new academic term. 📻 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_northampton

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

British citizens report a "wave" of recent and overtly racist attacks - what's fuelling this rise? #UON expert on the far right Professor Paul Jackson explains in the Jamaica Inquirer. jamaicainquirer.com/they-told-me-to-go-back-to-my-country-inside-the-uks-wave-of-racism/

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‘They told me to go back to my country’: Inside the UK’s wave of racism - Jamaica Inquirer – Daily Jamaica News

Manchester, United Kingdom – Agnes Peters, a care worker from Manchester, vividly remembers the moment she was targeted for her race.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The benefits of public health interventions such as dental nurse school visits will be explored during a research talk at 5pm tmrw. www.northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/brushing-up-on-good-oral-health-the-public-health-benefits-of-school-visits-from-dental-nursing-students-and-staff-9130820

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Brushing up on good oral health. The public health benefits of school visits from Dental Nursing students and staff

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The benefits of #DentalNursing public health interventions will be explored during a research talk at 5pm tmrw. See this article for more. www.northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/brushing-up-on-good-oral-health-the-public-health-benefits-of-school-visits-from-dental-nursing-students-and-staff-9130820

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Brushing up on good oral health. The public health benefits of school visits from Dental Nursing students and staff

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Catch up on the past fortnight's media coverage of #UON with In the news. Articles and broadcast mentions cover the Future Communities event with Universities UK and our continued rise in The Guardian's Good University Guide. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-7-20-september-2026/

northampton.ac.uk

In the news: 7-13 September 2026 | University of Northampton

A selection of recent media coverage about the University, our graduates, staff and students. People from across the county came together to share...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Every year, our #DentalNursing team organise placements for their students in primary schools to deliver health workshops for the school children. See this story for more with details about our related Cafe Scientifique research talk on Thursday 24 September. bit.ly/4hz2SSr

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Brushing up on good oral health. The public health benefits of school visits from Dental Nursing students and staff | UON

Health students from University of Northampton (UON) are ‘polishing’ the health of future generations during annual, school-based demonstrations...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Do professionals in the #funeral industry report #paranormal experiences? If so, why does this happen? See Dr Cal Cooper's @forteantimes.bsky.social article for more. pressreader.com/uk/fortean-times/20261001/281496463137269 #parapsychology #funerals #psychology #thanatology

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Clinic - part of the Health & Rehabilitation Centre - reopens for appointments Wed 30 Sep. northampton.ac.uk/about-us/services-and-facilities/health-and-rehabilitation-centre/sports-injury-and-rehabilitation-clinic-sirc/sports-injury-and-rehabilitation-services

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Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Services | UON

Initial Appointment This includes a subjective history of how, when and where the injury happened, how the injury is affecting you, and your previous...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#UON research finds a gap between how #play is understood and the conditions in which this knowledge are put into practice. See @eyalliance.bsky.social for more. www.eyalliance.org.uk/news-events/news/early-years-pressures-hindering-effective-learning-through-play-in-settings-report-finds/

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Early years pressures hindering effective learning through play in settings, report finds | www.eyalliance.org.uk

The report finds a significant gap between how play is understood and the conditions in which this knowledge be put into practice effectively

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

There are heritage events this week and someone who enjoys showing off the town is Louisa Munro, who is also Lead Clinical Assessor at our Competence Test Centre. She spoke about this with BBC Radio Northamptonshire. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00314zy 1hr10mins. #Insta - a.lens.through.the.teyn

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Annabel Amos - 14/09/2026 - BBC Sounds

Annabel brings you local news and an entertaining start to your Northamptonshire day.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

See the Chronicle & Echo for more about our new Health and Rehabilitation Centre - #physiotherapy, #podiatry, #sportsrehab and sport and health tests. www.northamptonchron.co.uk/your-world/university-of-northampton-announces-new-health-and-rehabilitation-centre-for-the-community-8974406

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University of Northampton announces new Health and Rehabilitation Centre for the community

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The University is again proud to welcome #AmazingNorthamptonRun participants, as part of the route comes through Waterside Campus. Come along to cheer them on this Sunday.🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏅 Full details about the event and to register 👇 www.theamazingnorthamptonrun.co.uk/

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The Amazing Northampton Run

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“Political parties face strict rules on donations… it is important they get this right” #Reform appears to have encouraged an overseas donor to pay for favourable polls. Discussing this with BBC Radio's @theofficialjvs.bsky.social was #UON's Kate Ironside. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0030lrd 📻2h18m

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The JVS Show - How do you feel about Reform UK now? - BBC Sounds

JVS fights for your consumer rights, plus Beds, Herts and Bucks big conversation.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our #Podiatry Clinic has a new partner, name but same location. The Health and Rehabilitation Centre brings together existing services that also include sports rehabilitation and injury and sport/health testing with a new service - #physiotherapy. bit.ly/4yj93Q2

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University of Northampton's Podiatry Clinic welcomes a new addition – Physiotherapy | UON

University of Northampton's Podiatry Clinic is now renamed The Health and Rehabilitation Centre and encompasses new services for the community -...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We'll host the Headfest #mentalhealth event next Thu, which is also World Suicide Prevention Day. All are welcome; see the Chronicle & Echo for more. www.northamptonchron.co.uk/education/free-northampton-mental-health-festival-returns-on-world-suicide-prevention-day-8957149

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Free Northampton mental health festival returns on World Suicide Prevention Day

The University of Northampton is set to host a free event bringing together organisations, charities and community groups to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's the start of the bank holiday, but universities get an extra, 'closed day' on Tuesday. The News team will be back at work on Wednesday 2 September. 🗞️📺📻

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Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend

ALT: Its Bank Holiday Long Weekend

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

MSc #Physiotherapy students Daniel and Maezell both recently completed a successful placement at Rathgar Care Home. Safe to say it was an educational, transformative experience for all. See this blog for more. www.northampton.ac.uk/blog/our-physiotherapy-placement-success/

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Our Physiotherapy placement success | University of Northampton

MSc Physiotherapy placement at UON Our MSc Physiotherapy students Daniel and Maezell both recently completed a successful placement at local...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our first-year #MentalHealth Nursing students have enhanced confidence and preparedness to support people at risk of #suicide following 'first aid' training. #research #nursing #journal 👇 bit.ly/4gsWMRW

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The latest In the news is ready to read. Media coverage includes a blog for HEPI from our Interim Vice Chancellor about the Government's planned social media ban, plus a toolkit to create more inclusive higher education curriculum. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/in-the-news-10-23-august-2026/

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In the news: 10-23 August 2026 | University of Northampton

A round up of mentions in the media of the University, our graduates, staff and students. Becky Bradshaw, the University’s Interim Vice...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

From the classroom to the #EuropeanAthletics Championships! 🏃‍♀️🎙️ Seven #UON #Journalism students gained hands-on experience in Birmingham, working in reporting, athlete interviews, media operations & broadcast support. Check out the full story here: bit.ly/4gqao0i

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Journalism students gain major event experience at European Athletics Championships | UON

Journalism students from the University of Northampton (UON) have gained first-hand experience of working at a major international sporting event after...

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

"Not only is the students' work benefitting their studies, they are a great asset... to Great Glens." Excellent feedback about #Nursing students during their clinical placements at a local #mentalhealth facility. greatglens.co.uk/news/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-3zaa9-zlxng-67tfc-2eg4g

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Student Nurse Placements at Great Glens — Great Glens Site

Read about the vital work our Student Nurses are doing on their Placements at Great Glens.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Don’t rush your Clearing decision⏰ Chief Operating Officer at #UON, Gavin Barber says: visit universities, explore campus, meet people and ask yourself: “Can you imagine yourself here for the next three years?” Take a breath and choose what feels right. ☎️ 01604 214808 #Clearing #UON

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

☎️ Sometimes, the best #Clearing advice comes from someone who’s been through it themselves ☎️ Meet Chris - a mature student who applied to #UON through Clearing (01604 214808) after coming along to our #OpenDay earlier this year. His advice is...👇

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

☎️ The #Clearing Hotline is still ringing… ☎️ For Ross, one of our call handlers at #UON, #University is about more than graduation: “It’s about #community. A sense of #belonging. It’s about how you’ll take life lessons through with you after you graduate...” Start your journey today: 01604 214808

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

☎️ If you’re feeling a little lost after receiving your results, hear this… ☎️ We asked Pam, one of our #Clearing call handlers at #UON what she would say to a student who’s feeling a bit lost after receiving their results. Listen to what she had to say below 👇

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

“He hoped to take on the other political parties… but spent the summer arguing with a bin.” A parliamentary investigation into #Reform's #NigelFarage reopened today. Listen to Kate Ironside talking about this with BBC Radio's @theofficialjvs.bsky.social. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002zqk4 📻1h36m

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The JVS Show - How do you feel about Nigel Farage now? - BBC Sounds

JVS fights for your consumer rights, plus Beds, Herts and Bucks big conversation.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It was a busy day for #UON's Chief Operating Officer, Gavin Barber, as he starred in radio & TV coverage across #Northamptonshire for #Clearing📺🎙️ ✅ITV News Anglia: bit.ly/4qe7vE6 (▶️ from 3mins23) ✅BBC Three Counties: bit.ly/4wxjdeO (▶️ from 3hr10)

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A screenshot from ITV News Anglia TV programme, which shows a man speaking to camera in front of an office background. A caption at the bottom of the screen reads 'Gavin Barber - University of Northampton.

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

☎️The #UON #Clearing #Hotline is open for another day… ☎️ Yesterday was a big one, but the Clearing conversations don’t stop there. Today, we’re back with more advice/stories/reflections from the people behind the phones - kickstarting with Dr Anthony Stepniak 👇

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Criminology at UON @crimatuon.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

After yesterday's very busy and hot 🌞 day, we're back on the @uninorthampton.bsky.social #Clearing hotlines! Give us a bell and we can discuss all things #Criminology. Don't be shy, who knows what opportunities & experiences await you in September 📚📖

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Students at Weavers Academy are celebrating #ExamResults, including Emma Andrews who will study Psychology with us - congrats, Emma! www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/your-world/significant-results-improvement-opens-doors-to-ambitious-futures-for-weavers-students-8919682 Need #Clearing? 📞 01604 214808

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Significant results improvement opens doors to ambitious futures for weavers students

“Huge congratulations to all our Year 13 students”

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

More good news on #ExamResults Day - this time from Manor School. Congrats to their students, including Hollie Gowler who will be studying Psychology with us very soon. See the Northamptonshire Telegraph for more... northantstelegraph.co.uk/your-world/m... #Clearing Helpline - 01604 214808.

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Manor School Sixth Form celebrates strongest Level 3 results in five years

“These results are a testament to the hard work and commitment of our students and staff at Manor”

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

☎️ "One thing you might not know about studying at #UON is..." ☎️ We’ve put our colleagues on the spot to share the things future students might not have heard about yet…& we have Dr Anthony Stepniak who shared his advice for those considering #University #Study. #Clearing #ApplyToday #Northampton

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Young people are getting their grades as it's #ExamResults Day, incl. students from Lodge Park Academy - Ashton is coming to UON to study Sport/Ex. Science. Congrats! www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/your-world/lodge-park-academy-celebrates-excellent-year-13-results-8918857 ☎️ Clearing 01604 214808

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Lodge Park Academy celebrates excellent Year 13 results

“Well done to all our students as they find out their results today, we are really proud of all of them”

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University of Northampton @uninorthampton.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The #UON #Clearing hotline is open!📞 Our phones are ringing off the hook… but what happens when we pick up a different kind of call? #UON colleagues stepped away to pick up an old-school phone & share a message. No scripts. No polished answers. Just honest advice.

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