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The second edition of Birth to 5 Matters/@birth_matters – widely used guidance for the #EarlyYears sector – is out now. #UON's Dr Tanya Richardson co-ordinated the section about 'Enabling Environments'. birthto5matters.org.uk/download-or-buy-a-copy/ #childhood #children #baby #babies
During a break in today’s Brain Health & Coproduction Dementia Forum, members found out about Storytelling Connects with Dr Tracey Redwood. The cards support mental flexibility, social connection & wellbeing. See our online shop for more. bit.ly/3T6knzO
The next Café Scientifique research talk from our Centre for Health Sciences and Services will be about the vital, community health role played by #dental nurses. Brigette Gouda will outline her PhD research on Thursday 24 Sep. 👉 bit.ly/CafeSciDental
“It’s a time to celebrate the community and highlight the challenges we still face.” Today is #NorthamptonPride and UON’s Nick Allen, one of the event's organisers, spoke to BBC Northampton's LizJeeves about what #Pride means to him. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002y8kl 🌈 1h 10m
#Education professionals explored special educational needs and mental health and wellbeing at a county conference, held at #UON last week. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/uniting-to-strengthen-inclusion-and-wellbeing-for-countys-children-and-young-people-with-special-educational-needs/
Figures show #salmonella cases have increased in the region. Giving her expert view on this to ITV Anglia News (West) was #UON's Dr Alex Woodacre. www.itv.com/watch/news/catch-up-on-itv-news-anglia-west-from-tuesday-30th-june/hjpzn73 📺 6m40s. Expires 7:45pm tomorrow. #salmonella #publichealth
Fuelling Innovation continued today with Tech. Transformations in Health & Social Care event, a showcase of research/innovation capabilities at #UON external partners can, or are, making use of. The speakers covered advanced imaging, isometric training, simulation and health for rural communities.
Today, we launched the new #Northamptonshire Growth, Innovation and Productivity Board where businesses, public services and the University will come together to take a strategic leadership role for economic growth across the county. @mike-reader.bsky.social northampton.ac.uk/news/univers...
Big news for #Northamptonshire with £2.3m funding from @sport-england-se.bsky.social to enhance people's health. Part of the team is #UON's Dr Declan Ryan. www.northampton.ac.uk/news/2-3m-to-get-the-county-more-active-uon-academic-will-lead-research-to-monitor-the-project-and-evaluate-its-impact/
“He has said he will stay and fight but it’s better to leave with dignity.” Should #KeirStarmer make way for #AndyBurnham, who has won the Makerfield by-election? Giving her take on this to BBC Three Counties' Liz Flower was #UON's Kate Ironside. ww.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002xbsx 🎙️1hr 43mins
Next month we have the honour of hosting Dr Alex Otti (OFR), Governor of Abia State in Nigeria who will deliver a keynote speech entitled 'Of Bridges and Walls: Finding Common Grounds, Rising Above Divisions' during our annual CARE Conference next month - bit.ly/4gh3ThM
#EarlyYears leaders had good news in the King's Birthday Honours, incl. Emeritus Professor Eunice Lumsden who is now an #OBE. See this Nursery Management Today article for more about the achievements of Prof. Lumsden and her peers. nmt-magazine.co.uk/early-years-sector-recognised-in-kings-honours/
Discover how cutting-edge innovation is transforming health and social care and how UON projects are driving real-world impact through digital and technological change at Waterside Campus on Monday 29 June. See the booking link for more. bit.ly/4vlMn0z
From Monday 22 June to Friday 3 July, #FuellingInnovation Fortnight means a packed schedule of workshops, networking and more to boost business success. northants-chamber.co.uk/member-news/fuelling-innovation-returns-to-power-northamptonshires-next-wave-of-business-growth-this-june/
Members of our Children and Young People's Nursing team had no fear of heights on Saturday when they rappelled down the National Lift Tower for a good cause. They raised nearly £800 for The Spring Charity - well done Bally, Ben, Chrissie and Lucy! totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/uonsp...
Congrats to Postgraduate Researcher Hasan Alsararatee who has published a new book. 'The Advanced Practitioner in #Frailty and #EndofLife Care' brings together these two critical areas together for advanced practice. www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Practitioner-Frailty-Clinical-Practice/dp/1394415826
With Dementia Week 2026 underway, UON's Dementia Research & Innovation Centre has annouced a new forum designed to harness the views and voices of people with dementia, their carers, loved ones, and relevant organisations supporting people with dementia - bit.ly/4dx2X5M
School Tasking draws inspiration from the TV show Taskmaster, encouraging pupils to explore legal ideas through imaginative and often unconventional challenges. Read about how it's guiding young people into higher education - bit.ly/4tC2i9w
“With each twist and turn, it’s better than an episode of The Traitors.” It’s all go in Westminster with #KeirStarmer having stern words with ministers about their futures in government. @IronsideKate explained all to BBC Radio's John Dalziel. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002vscr📻16m30s
After #Labour lost seats at the recent #LocalElections, what's next for #KeirStarmer? Discussing this with ITV Anglia last night was Senior Lecturer in Journalism Kate Ironside (link expires 6:45pm tonight). www.itv.com/watch/news/catch-up-on-itv-news-anglia-west-from-monday-11th-may/hjpzn73
At our recent #Graduation ceremonies we were proud to celebrate four new #honorands, including Rachel Mallows MBE DL, honoured for her outstanding contributions to our community and beyond. See our story for more. 🎓 @aewilby.bsky.social northampton.ac.uk/news/busines...
"This becomes particularly important when thinking about #neurodivergent children, whose ways of engaging with play may not always fit dominant expectations" Tereza Aidonopoulou-Read is a contributing author to a new academic book - Intro. to Play in Early Childhood. uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/in...
#UON's Dr Phillippa Bennett and Lucy Brazier were early birds today, being interviewed on BBC Northampton's Breakfast show. They picked the station's next Book Club text and discuss their blogs about reading gripes and favourite books. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 📻 1hr and 45mins.
Marvellous memories were made this week for our newest #graduates, more than 1,300 in fact. Here's a story wrapping up three wonderful days. 🎓 www.northampton.ac.uk/news/universitys-spring-ceremonies-welcome-four-new-honorands-and-over-1300-graduates/ #UONGrads #Graduation
Some photos from this morning’s #Graduation ceremony, the first this week. Today’s events are for the Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences. Congratulations to all of our newest #graduates! 🎉🎓👩🎓👨🎓 #UONGrads
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