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University of Northampton PodcastsUniversity of Northampton Open Day - LIVE!We sat down with key people at our last Open Day and chatted about the day, what students can get out of an Open Day and what questions you should always try to get answered before you leave.This podcast was recorded live during the event and the audio may be affected by this.Find out more: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/open-days/
2025-12-0111 min
University of Northampton PodcastsFuelling Innovation - Episode 2 From Influencers to Impact: The Ziggurat ApproachIn this episode we talk to Ziggurat XYZ about keeping the creative industries thriving in Northampton, fuelling innovation through connections with universities, HR and financial practices and keeping at the cutting edge of a growing sector.Listen if you're a fan of YouTube, want to start your own business, or are passionate about Northampton and our place in the country.
2025-08-1924 min
University of Northampton PodcastsDiscovering Adult Nursing at UONThe first in a new series of podcasts - Discovering Adult Nursing at UON: The Student Voice! - with Senior Lecturer Anna O'Neill catching up with her students about how things are going with the degrees at University of Northampton.First up for a chat was Sharla ('Shar') Cook. She talks about her motivations for wanting to become a nurse and her academic route to university. Shar is now a course representative and also discusses with Anna the support UON offers, what it's like to study here, how the d...
2025-05-0208 minUniversity of Northampton PodcastsPreparing people for working in the real world: Apprenticeships at UONDuring National Apprenticeship Week 2025, University of Northampton officially announced several new apprentice programmes planned to start very soon.Simon Longhurst, our Apprenticeships Manager, and academics leading on two of the new apprenticeships – Lisa Slaughter for Project Management and Dr Kardi Somerfield for Digital Marketing – sat down for a chat about these new additions. They talk about the modules their programmes will include, the support apprentices received – even down to their mental health and wellbeing – who the right apprentices are and professional accreditation and memberships that are part of their programme plans.You can find out...
2025-02-1419 min
University of Northampton PodcastsCentre for Health Sciences and Services: Menopause Wellbeing researchIn this podcast hosted by UON's Jason Day, Associate Professor Dr Tracey Redwood talks about her research that has looked into how increasing daily steps taken by women experiencing the menopause can lead to better quality sleep.
Dr Redwood is joined by Senior Lecturer in Advanced Nursing, Win Hughes, who was one of the research participants. They talk about what the research involved and its possible, wider implications.
The full findings will be discussed at the University's next
Café Scientifque event on Thursday 19 September from 17:00-18:30 at The Beehive i...
2024-08-2923 min
Open4Business from NLive RadioAlistair Sutton & Tiju Kodiyat - University of Northampton LecturesRecently retired University of Northampton subject head and senior lecturer Alistair Sutton and his successor Tiju Kodiyat reflect on teaching and managerial duties in a University environment and howe the demands of the job - and the students - are evolving.
2023-11-2711 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioBarry Crisp - Lecturer in entrepreneurship and marketing - University of NorthamptonMaking a difference and changing the world! Barry Crisp, a lecturer in entrepreneurship and marketing at the University of Northampton is also the Marketing Director for the Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces.
In this podcast talks about his career, his work and family connections to Japan where he has lived, and the background, history, ambitions and highlights of the recent successful Global Healthy Workplace summit held at the University of Northampton.
Originally broadcast Tuesday 12th September 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2023-09-1519 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJordan Letts - Head of Foundation and Social Inclusion Lead - Northampton Saints FoundationA man on a mission! Hear Jordan Letts, the Northampton Saints Foundation's Head of Foundation and Social Inclusion Lead, talk about his work and how passionate he is about helping young people at risk of falling off the educational ladder. Having personal experience of the issues, this articulate young man has got his life on track and become a superb role model for 00s of young people in Northamptonshire and beyond.
Originally broadcast 20th June 2023 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2023-06-2117 min
Northampton Chronicles Podcast: guest speakers in media and journalismEpisode 66: Ollie ConopoBBC Radio Northampton's Ollie Conopo joined us this week to discuss his career and how the station reacted to the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a graduate of the University of Northampton, Ollie gave great insight in his conversation with Senior Lecturer Hilary Scott. Third-year students Richard Smyth and Chloe Finch guide you through this week's episode.
2022-10-0915 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJay Baughan speaks to The Reach for Health CentreGuest host for Open4Business Jay Baughan - Social Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Northampton speaks to The Reach for Health Centre.
The Reach for Health Centre Ltd has been a registered charity since 2010 but located and operating within Daventry since 1994.
For over 28 years, The Reach for Health Centre model has evolved, specifically focused upon working with those experiencing various minor to major health conditions and providing extensive prehabilitation and rehabilitation services to members who have reached the end of available NHS care provisions. This is enhanced by community health facilitation which reduces...
2022-08-1647 min
Open4Business from NLive RadioKevin Shapland - Founder and Managing Director - CJS Event Solutions & Elly Lacatusu -University of Northampton events management student - On placement with CJS EventsGuest editor, Claire Leer, talks to Kevin Shapland, Founder and Managing Director of CJS Event Solutions, and Elly Lacatusu, University of Northampton events management student currently on placement with CJS Events, about their experiences of student placement year.
First broadcast on NLive Radio on the 10th May 2022.
2022-05-2124 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDean Brookes - Senior Lecturer in Faculty of Business and Law - University of NorthamptonThese episodes of Open for Business had Hayley Henderson the Human Resource Management Programme Leader at the University of Northampton. Dean discusses his career and personally shares some of the very challenging experiences he has had over the course of his life and career. Dean reflects on his current role and how he hopes to be inspiring current and future business professionals.
Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on 12thApril 2022.
2022-04-1423 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioClare Allen - Senior Lecturer in HRM and MA HRM programme Leader - University of NorthamptonThese episodes of Open for Business had Hayley Henderson the Human Resource Management Programme Leader at the University of Northampton. Clare talks about her extensive background in HR and shares experiences of her journey from the corporate world into education alongside some of the current issues relevant to the world of work pre and post pandemic.
Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on 12th April 2022.
2022-04-1418 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioPeter Jones - Associate Dean in the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology - University of NorthamptonThese episodes of Open for Business had Hayley Henderson the Human Resource Management Programme Leader at the University of Northampton. A super insightful conversation around health and wellbeing in relation to developing an Active Campus and the impact that exercise can have on our own wellbeing. Peter discusses his own wellbeing practices and shares stories and experiences of exercise to inspire others to become more active!
Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on 12thApril 2022.
2022-04-1431 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioProfessor Shan Wareing - Deputy Vice Chancellor - University of NorthamptonProfessor Shan Wareing, Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University, gives the University of Northampton's perspective on the current strike action in the higher education sector, its approach to staff concerns and the factors the University takes into account in balancing its responsibilities to staff, students alongside the sustainability of the organisation. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/office-of-the-vice-chancellor/deputy-vice-chancellor/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-sh%C3%A2n-wareing-4761a016/
Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on the 29th March 2022.
2022-04-0522 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Nick Cartwright - Senior Lecturer in Law and UCU (Universities & Colleges Union)Dr Nick Cartwright, Senior Lecturer in Law and UCU (Universities & Colleges Union) branch chair at the University of Northampton, talks about the current strike action in the higher education sector, the nature of and reasons behind it - at both national as well as local level - as well as the demands of the union role alongside his teaching. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/nick-cartwright/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-nick-cartwright-54187280/
Originally broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio on the 29th March 2022.
2022-04-0526 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMarco Gundermann - Subject Lead in the Faculty of Business & Law - University of NorthamptonEconomics expert Marco Gundermann, Subject Lead at the University of Northampton's Faculty of Business & Law, shares his views on the Chancellor's recent Spring Statement, highlighting his concerns and what he would do if he were the Chancellor. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-gundermann-43289b89/ and https://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/marco-gundermann/
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on Nlive Radio on the 29th March 2022.
2022-04-0522 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDavid Waller - Senior politics lecturer at the University of NorthamptonSenior politics lecturer at the University of Northampton, David Waller, discusses the situation in Ukraine with clear and articulate insights into the geo-political, military and economic issues that need to be considered at this time of great concern and uncertainty as well as disruption to the world as well as the devastation on the lives of Ukrainian citizens. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/david-waller/
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-03-2331 min
Open4Business from NLive RadioBecky Bradshaw - Executive Director of Estates and Facilities at the University of NorthamptonTo mark International Womens Day, Karen Jones - Dean of the Business and Law Faculty at the University of Northampton guest hosts Open4Business speaking to influential Women from Civic, Business and Society.
Becky Bradshaw Executive Director of Estates and Facilities at the University of Northampton talks about what she does in that role , her career journey and her motivation whilst working in what is essentially still a male orientated world.
Originally Broadcast 8th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-03-1419 min
Open4Business from NLive RadioCouncillor Rufia Ashraf - Mayor of NorthamptonTo mark International Womens Day, Karen Jones - Dean of the Business and Law Faculty at the University of Northampton guest hosts Open4Business speaking to influential Women from Civic, Business and Society.
Councillor Rufia Ashraf Mayor of Northampton talks about her role as Mayor as a local Councillor and her role as leader of the local Bangladeshi Community
Originally Broadcast 8th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-03-1410 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Alison Hulme - Associate Professor at the University of NorthamptonDr Alison Hulme, an Associate Professor at the University of Northampton, talks about her life and career, and her varied research and publication interests, borne of a ceaseless curiosity into people and culture. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alison-hulme-4a906116/
Originally Broadcast 22nd Feb on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-03-0819 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMarco Gundermann - Head of Economics at the University of NorthamptonEconomist Marco Gundermann, Head of Economics at the University of Northampton, shares his latest thinking on the economy and government policy, and gives details of a recent personal accolade following his appointment to an important national panel task with reviewing the teaching of economic at universities throughout the UK. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-gundermann-43289b89/
Originally Broadcast 22nd Feb on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-03-0822 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioNorthampton Chamber of Commerce - Next GenerationNext Generation, an innovative initiative of the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, brings together young professionals in the county to meet and discuss career and business issues in a safe place, helping to prepare them for effective networking and career management. In this episode Adrian talks to the Next Gen Chair Hannah Brady of The Brady Creative, and three of her new committee members - Nina Gandy of the Cynthia Spencer charity, Imran Ilias of Wilson Browne solicitors and Jamie Cochrane of PBC Business Recovery & Insolvency Practitioners. See https://www.northants-chamber.co.uk/who-we-are/next-generation-chamber
Originally Broadcast 8th F...
2022-03-0841 min
Open4Business from NLive RadioThomas Zhang, Assistant Director for International Marketing - University of NorthamptonThe University of Northampton's Assistant Director for International Marketing Thomas Zhang discusses his job, the challenges of Covid and tells us how he and his family are celebrating the Chinese New Year here in Northampton. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-zhang-856119122/ and https://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/z-thomaszhang/
Originally broadcast 1st Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-02-0220 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJulie Tebbutt - Head of Business Support at the University of NorthamptonHead of Business Support at the University of Northampton, Julie Tebbutt, shares details of the university's support for local business with details of not one, not two but three new grant funding schemes to help rebuild post Covid. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/community/business/ or contact business.support@northampton.ac.uk
Originally broadcast 25ht Jan 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-01-2815 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioSara Homer - CEO of Northampton's Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID)Sara Homer, CEO of Northampton's Brackmills Industrial Estate Business Improvement District (BID), reports on the current state of business on the business park, as well as ambitious plans to connect the park, the town centre and the university and her charitable and community activities, in particular for the town's Hope Centre homelessness and poverty charity. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-homer-768b8519/ and https://www.brackmillsindustrialestate.co.uk/ and https://www.northamptonhopecentre.org.uk/
Originally broadcast 4th January 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2022-01-0520 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioSayfullah Nasir - Imam, Northampton MosqueNorthampton mosque Imam Sayfullah Nasir, who is also the University of Northampton Imam supporting Muslim students, gives his perspective on the Christmas and New Year period, sharing insights into his faith, his vocatuon and his extensive community work plus a New Year message of peace and tolerance.
See https://www.niff.org.uk/directory.html#Northampton
Originally Broadcast on 28th December on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-12-3025 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioFather Oliver Coss - Rector, All Saints Church in NorthamptonFather Oliver Coss, the Rector of All Saints Church in Northampton, shares insights into the business of running a church as well as his thoughts on the meaning of Christmas, the community work of the church and the lessons learned under Covid plus his hopes and aspirations for 2022.
See http://www.allsaintsnorthampton.co.uk/
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-12-3020 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioKerry Reynolds - Area Director, Metro Bank & Co-Chair, Northampton Town Business Improvement District (BID)Metro Bank Area Director Kerry Reynolds, also co-Chair of the Northampton Town Business Improvement District (BID) talks about her various roles as part Metro's community engagement strategy, and the BID's role in the plans for Northampton town centre.
See https://www.discovernorthampton.co.uk/and https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryreynoldsmb/
Originally Broadcast 14th December on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-12-3018 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioAndrew Lewer - MP (Con) for Northampton SouthAndrew Lewer, MP (Con) for Northampton South, shares fascinating insights into thow he splits his time and energy between his constituency and Parliament and the various committees he sits on, how he supports local businesses as well as charities and his thoughts on both regional development and the levelling up agenda as well as his refkections on the mid-term status of the Johnson gvernment.
Originally broadcast 30th Nov on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-12-0627 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioIvna Reic - Subject Leader in Events, Tourism & Hospitality at the University of Northampton,The Subject Leader in Events, Tourism & Hospitality at the University of Northampton, Ivna Reic shares insights into her role as Subject Leader, the course offerings she oversees and how she is developing the University's engagement in and with the local and regional tourism & hospitality scene and the support she can make available for event organisation. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivnareic/
Originally broadcast 16th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-11-2313 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioClare Allen - Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM) at the University of NorthamptonClare Allen, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM) at the University of Northampton, talks about her career, and key themes in the changing world of work from an HR perspective – hybridisation, digital working and technology, changes in the employment relationship and how HR can add value as well as the value of professional development. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-allen-2b81b328/
Originally broadcast 16th November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-11-2327 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMarco Gundermann - Subject Leader for Economics, International Relations & Development at the University of NorthamptonMarco Gundermann, the Subject Leader for Economics, International Relations & Development at the University of Northampton, gives his thought-provoking and perhaps unconventional views on the recent Budget, for both businesses as well as individuals, plus the economic and political implications and outlook for the coming months and years, with comments on the real impact of Brexit. See https://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/marco-gundermann/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-gundermann-43289b89/
Originally broadcast 2nd November 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-11-0327 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioAndrew Lewer MP for Northampton South, Tom Van der Heyden of S3 Group and organiser Pim van Baarsen at the Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) annual conferenceActing as a roving reporter at the Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) annual conference, Adrian reports on the event and interviews a variety of prominent attendees including Andrew Lewer MP for Northampton South, Tom Van der Heyden of S3 Group attending from Spain as well as organiser Pim van Baarsen, STC's CEO. See https://www.silverstonetechnologycluster.com/
Originally broadcast October 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-10-3021 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioStephen Bell - management trainer and the Musical Director of the Northampton Male Voice ChoirThe highly talended and energetic maestro Stephen Bell, a renowned management trainer and the Musical Director of the Northampton Male Voice Choir, explains his approach to life and the pandemic through a positive mental attitude, well defined goals and the setting of high standards - but with humour and psychology. Fresh from a highly successful Last Night of the Proms concert in Northampton, he is about to run the London Marathon, nearly £6,000 funds for the Prostate Cancer charity.
Originally broadcast 28th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-09-3023 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioKaren Jones - Dean of the Faculty of Business & Law - University of NorthamptonThe new Dean of the Faculty of Business & Law, Karen Jones, talks about her delight at joining the University of Northampton, her role in leading nearly 200 staff and her hopes and aspirations for the FBL in terms of corporate and community outreach in support of the student experience and for the local community.
Originally broadcast 28th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-09-3020 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRobert Whittle - Chair of Northampton's Ride4Hope charity cycle ridesRide4Hope Chairman Robert Whittle shares details of this year's charity ride from Northampton to King's Lynn, 180 miles in 3 days, with 33 riders taking part to raise much-needed funds for the Northampton Hope Centre, the homelessness charity which supports society's most vulnerable and disadvantaged. The annual ide was launched by presenter Adrian Pryce in 2014 when he was Hope Centre Chair, and has since raised over £150,000. Adrian is doing the ride again this year - follow updates on www.NLiveRadio.com over the 3-day ride on 10-12th September. Support Adrian and the Hope Centre with a donation here!
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2021-09-1113 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Jane Murray - Co-Director if its Centre for Education and Research at University of NorthamptonDr Jane Murray of the University of Northampton and Co-Director if its Centre for Education and Research talks about her career and research and its relevance and impact
Originally broadcast 3rd August 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-08-2723 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMatthew McCormack - Professor of History at the University of NorthamptonHistory Professor Matthew McCormack of the University of Northampton talks about the relevance and importance of history and historical research for today's world, the work of the History Centre he heads up and the future of history
Originally Broadcast 20th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-07-2120 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioElmira Sharshenbekova - Local Business Manager at Metro Bank NorthamptonThe impressive and driven Elmira Sharshenbekova of Metro Bank shares her journey from Kyrgystan to Northampton, arriving in England at 16 with minimal English and, after graduating from the University of Birmingham in Business, is now carving a successful career in banking with Metro Bank whose values she embodies
Originally Broadcast 20th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-07-2125 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJay Baughan - Social Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of NorthamptonJay Baughan, the Social Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Northampton, explains his role with details of exciting and ambitious plans to measure social value in the region and foster greater cross-sector collaboration between the public-private-third-academic sectors to address and fund key social issues
Originally broadcast 13th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-07-1422 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRobert Whittle - Chair of Northampton's Ride4Hope charity cycle ridesCorporate man turned entrepreneur Robert Whittle, chair of Northampton's Ride4Hope charity cycle rides, tells us of his latest venture, the Hub & Spoke Cafe in Harlington - well worth a visit!
Originally Broadcast 6th July on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-07-0719 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioLaura Cason and George Sidey - BA International Business - University of NorthamptonFirst class BA International Business students from the University of Northampton Laura Cason and George Sidey express their feelings on completing their studies under Covid - and getting top marks!
Originally broadcast 22nd June on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-06-2413 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioKate Coulson - Head of Learning & Teaching Enhancement - University of NorthamptonWith a passion for her work, local Northants Kate Coulson, Head of Learning & Teaching Enhancement at the University of Northampton, talks about her role and career, and how she supports not only students but also academics benefit from the latest teaching techniques.
Originally broadcast 15th June on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-06-1722 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Matt Callender - Research Lead - University of Northampton's Institute for Policing, Safety, Crime & Justice (IPSCJ)Explaining his sense of mission, Dr Matt Callender, Research Lead at the University of Northampton's Institute for Policing, Safety, Crime & Justice (IPSCJ) talks about the important work of the Institute across and between both the health and justice systems in seeking better outcomes for social issues through joined up thinking that influences policy nationally
Originally broadcast 15th June on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-06-1719 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRichard Beards - Digital Northampton - Merged Futures EventRichard Beards of Digital Northampton shares details of the Merged Futures 3 event later this month, with an exciting programme for anyone interested in the digital economy. See https://www.digitalnorthampton.com/mergedfutures
Originally Broadcast 1stJune 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-06-0215 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJohn Sinclair - Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology at the University of NorthamptonJohn Sinclair, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology at the University of Northampton, shares insights into his role, his career and managing the Faculty's wide range of degree programmes. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-sinclair-35b84b186/
Originally Broadcast 25th May 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-05-2631 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Jacob Saranga - Dean of the Faculty of Health, Education & Society at the University of NorthamptonDr Jacob Saranga, the Dean of the Faculty of Health, Education & Society at the University of Northampton, talks about the role of a Dean and the key success factors, his career path and the wide-ranging work and degree programmes of the Faculty, and how it responded to Covid. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacob-saranga-608420139/ and https://pure.northampton.ac.uk/en/organisations/faculty-of-health-education-society
Originally Broadcast Tuesday 18th May on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-05-2018 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Richard Hazenberg - Director of the Institute for Social Innovation & Impact (ISII) - University of NorthamptonDr Richard Hazenberg, Director of the University of Northampton's Institute for Social Innovation & Impact (ISII) explains the role of an institute within the University and the ground-breaking work of ISII in measuring and reporting of social value for the public, private and charity sectors. For more information see https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/institute-for-social-innovation-and-impact/
Originally broadcast 4th May 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-05-0524 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDaniela Wakilova - BA International Business, 2nd year undergraduate student at the University of NorthamptonDaniela Wakilova from Slovakia, a 2nd year undergraduate student at the University of Northampton studying BA International Business, talks about student life under lockdown and her career aspirations. The voice of international young person with a refreshingly upbeat and positive attitude. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniela-wakilova-bb4911194/
Originally broadcast Tuesday 20th April on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-04-2218 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioKarin Brawn - Postgrad Student at the University of NorthamptonAn evidence-based 'intellectual' talk with Karin Brawn, based on her research doing her Master's degree at the University of Northampton. Karin is a career long HR professional now running her own boutique consultancy Karin Brawn HR, specializing in employee wellbeing, equity, and inclusion. She talks about her career journey and shares her insights into what makes for a modern and successful HR business. She discusses the importance of psychological and psycho-social wellbeing especially during Covid and how, coming out of lockdown, businesses need to look after their staff to get the best out of them. For more information see h...
2021-04-1325 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioAparna Maikkara - Master's in Computer Science from University of Northampton and Richard Beards - Project Manager of Digital NorthamptonUniversity of Northampton Master's in Computer Science student Aparna Maikkara and Digital Northampton's Project Manager Richard Beards report on their recent international web event and lessons from an Indian university student start-up that galvanised public and private sector support.
Originally broadcast Tuesday 6th April on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-04-0719 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRichard Beards - Digital Northampton & Aparna Maikkara - Student - University of Northampton's MSc Computing - discuss an upcoming event - Queen of the Indian Start-upsRichard Beards from Digital Northampton and the University of Northampton's MSc Computing student Aparna Maikkara discuss an upcoming event - Queen of the Indian Start-ups - showcasing a transformational entrepreneurial project in Aparna's home city of Kochi, India in which the public, private and academic sectors worked together to create a substantial new sector for the city, with many lessons to be shared for cities and regions everywhere. For more information see https://www.digitalnorthampton.com/events2/kochi-queen-of-the-arabian-start-ups or to book your place on the event go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kochi-queen-of-the-indian-start-ups-tickets-142241244391?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch
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2021-03-1718 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioNaz Islam - Owner - Saffron RestaurantNaz Islam, the owner of Saffron Restaurant in Northampton, discusses his successful business life and extensive charity work. With healthy additions to the menu and a thriving take-away business necessitating new recruits, Naz also shares details of his philanthropic work at local, national and international levels, including trade links and social action projects with his home city in Bangladesh. See www.saffron northampton.co.uk, or ring (01604) 630800 for more information.
Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-03-1723 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMarco Gundermann & David Waller - Academics from Faculty of Business & Law - University of NorthamptonThe University of Northampton's Marco Gundermann (economics) and David Waller (politics) from the Faculty of Business & Law share their reflections on last week's Budget, from both an economics and politics perspective, with their own recommendations on what the country should do to build back better from Covid.
Originally Broadcast Tuesday 9th March on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-03-0918 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMarco Gundermann - Subject lead in Economics - University of NorthamptonMarco Gundermann, Subject lead in Economics at the University of Northampton, gives a foretaste of the upcoming Budget, with insights into the key issues, and shares details of a webinar forum he is hosting on the evening of the Budget with a Q&A session to reflect on both the politics and economics of the Chancellor's decisions. Foer details of thw web forum, write to marco.gundermann@northampton.ac.uk
Originally broadcast 23th Feb 2021 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-02-2316 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioAlex Goldsmith - CEO of Northampton - Medigold HealthAlex Goldsmith, CEO of Northampton based Medigold Health, discusses the challenges and opportunities of Covid in the health industry. As occupational health provider, Medigold helps companies ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of thir employees. Alex shares insights into the sector as a whole, how his clients have responded as well as discussing the stability and growth of his own business, with a refreshingly positive attitude about what he - and many others - have learnt about relations between employees and management and the prospects for businesses to Build Back Better.
Originally broadcast Tuesday 16th February on...
2021-02-1830 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDatsa Gaile - Business Graduate from the University of Northampton and names one of the UK's Top 100 Women EntrepreneursAward-winning business-woman Datsa Gaile, from Latvia but now UK-based and one of the University of Northampton's business graduates (Class of 2011) talks about her latest business venture and how it has led to being named one of the UK's Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs
Originally broadcast 26th January on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2021-01-2621 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioKarl Flowers - leather consultancy Authenticae and Northampton Becket Rotary ClubKarl Flowers of the global leather consultancy Authenticae talks about his career, the importance of Northamptonshire's leather heritage and his community service as a member of Rotary's Northampton Becket Rotary Club.
Originally broadcast on Open4Business 19th of January on NLive Radio
2021-01-1928 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioCllr Jonathan Nunn - Leader of Northampton Borough Council plans for the futureNorthampton Borough Council's Leader Cllr Jonathan Nunn looks forward and discusses the exciting plans for Northampton's regeneration and redevelopment (2nd of 2 interviews)
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business Tuesday 5th Jan on NLive Radio
2021-01-0621 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioCllr Jonathan Nunn - Leader of Northampton Borough Council reflects on 2020Cllr Jonathan Nunn, Leader of Northampton Borough Council, reflects on 2020, such a challenging year, with his highs, lows and lessons learnt -the first of two interviews (part 2 next week looks forward to 2021)
Originally broadcast on Open4Business 29th December on NLive Radio
2021-01-0133 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRev Oliver Coss - Northampton's All Saints ChurchThe Rev Oliver Coss of Northampton's All Saints Church talks about the true meaning of Christmas, suggesting it presents an opportunity for rest and reflection about what is important in life, with the opportunity for renewal in our values
Originally broadcast on Open4Business 22nd December on NLive Radio
2021-01-0127 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJohn Josephs - President & Lay Reader - Northampton SynagogueJohn Josephs, President & Lay Reader of the Northampton Synagogue, talks about our local Jewish community and its Hanukkah festivities which are celebrated in December
Originally Broadcast 15th December 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-12-1618 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRobin Burgess - CEO - Northampton Hope CentreNorthampton Hope Centre CEO Robin Burgess gives an update on the well-known and much-loved charity, how it has had to adapt to Covid and the many initiatives and services it offers to address homelessness & poverty, especially at Christmas
Originally Broadcast on Tuesday 8th December on Open4Business on NLive Radio - https://nliveradio.com/shows/open-for-business/
2020-12-0920 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioNick Petford - Vice Chancellor and CEO of the University of NorthamptonNick Petford, Vice Chancellor and CEO of the University of Northampton, reflects on a challenging year in academia but one not without its success and hope for the future
Originally Broadcast on Tuesday 8th December on Open4Business on NLive Radio - https://nliveradio.com/shows/open-for-business/
2020-12-0935 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMark Mullen - Operations Manager - Northampton Town Centre BIDMark Mullen, Operations Manager of the Northampton Town Centre BID shares news of several new Xmas shopping initiatives to beat Covid and lockdown
Originally Broadcast on 17th November on Open4Business on NLive Radio nliveradio.com
2020-11-1719 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJames Roberts - Director - Grosvenor Shopping CentreNorthampton Grosvenor Shopping Centre Director James Roberts talks about his role, the challenges of Covid and his support for Northampton town centre regeneration.
Originally Broadcast 3rd November 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-11-0326 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioBen Cohen - Stand Up Foundation & Soo YogaWorld Cup winner and Saints hero Ben Cohen talks about his Stand Up Foundation tackling bullying, his views on the local authorities as well as his new life in Soo Yoga, the Northampton wellbeing centre he has set up with his partner, Kristina Rihanoff of Strictly Come Dancing fame
Originally Broadcast 22nd October on Open4Business on NLive Radio - Local Radio for Northampton
2020-10-2223 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMark Meadowcroft - Owner and MD - Signs-Express NorthamptonAs the hard Brexit deal deadline came and went, Mark Meadowcroft, owner and MD of Signs-Express Northampton shares his views on the implications of the current Brexit 'deal or no deal' uncertainty
Originally Broadcast 22nd October on Open4Business on NLive Radio - Local Radio for Northampton
2020-10-2222 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioCharlotte Patrick - Knowledge Transfer Manager & Julie Tebbutt - Business Support Manager - University of NorthamptonThe University's Charlotte Patrick (Knowledge Transfer Manager) and Julie Tebbutt (Business Support Manager) talk about the wide range of ways in which the University is supporting local businesses, start-ups as well as established businesses.
Originally Broadcast 22nd October on Open4Business on NLive Radio - Local Radio for Northampton
2020-10-2220 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioTsegahiwot Abebe Belachew and Fei-sal Chatharoo - International Business Students - University of NorthamptonInternational business students from Ethiopia and Mauritius, Tsegahiwot Abebe Belachew and Fei-sal Chatharoo share insights into the benefits of studying 100% online and the importance of a positive mental attitude.
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 6th October 2020 on NLive Radio
2020-10-0624 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioLouise Atkinson & Dr Masoud Hassanabadi - University of NorthamptonUniversity lecturers Louise Atkinson & Masoud Hassanabadi, Ph.D. with the monthly musing, this time talking about the US election and the state of democracy.
Originally broadcast on Open4Business 6th October 2020 on NLive Radio
2020-10-0615 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioKristina Rihanoff - Soo YogaFrom Russia With Love: former Strictly Come Dancing star professional dancer Kristina Rihanoff talks about the importance of physical and mental wellbeing, and what inspired her to open her Soo Yoga business in Northampton with partner and ex-Saints player Ben Cohen
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 29th September 2020 on NLive Radio
2020-09-3028 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Ade Otukoya - MBA Programme Leader - University of Northampton and 2 MBA studentsReturning international MBA students Karuna Arora and Pankaj Mistry and MBA Programme Leader Dr Ade Otukoya discuss the meaning of an MBA, online learning and coping with Covid, as well as their hopes for placements with local companies.
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 29th September 2020 on NLive Radio
2020-09-3024 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioBecky Bradshaw - Director of Estates & Campus Services - University of NorthamptonAs students return to universities Director of Estates & Campus Services, Becky Bradshaw, talks about the impact of Covid on her role, how the University of Northampton campus has been made safe for students and staff and the future of the university business model.
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business 29th September 2020 on NLive Radio
2020-09-2925 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJanice Watkins - Time2Grow - University of NorthamptonThe University's Janice Watkins shares details of the Time2Grow programme, with financial support for SMEs to engage recent graduates on short term projects - helping both the company and a young person in their early career.
Originally Broadcast 22nd September 2020 on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-09-2210 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJessica Rule - Creative Film, TV & Digital Media student - University of NorthamptonUniversity of Northampton 2nd year student and up & coming creative talent Jessica Rule talks her studies, interests and aspirations and how, at the last minute, she came to the aid of an outdoor charity concert to professionally record the event
Originally broadcast 15th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-09-2119 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioBecky Adams - Director of Screen NorthantsThe Director of Screen Northants, Northampton's very own film-makers, Becky Adams, tells us of new opportunities to help local people of all ages enter into the film industry.
Originally broadcast 15th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-09-1906 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRob Purdie - Experienced marketeer and businessmanExperienced marketeer and businessman, Rob Purdie tells us of his latest business activities as well as his many years of service supporting the development and regeneration of Northampton town and county
Originally Broadcast 8th September on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-09-0920 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioStephanie Njeri Recent International Business Graduate - University of NorthamptonStephanie Njeri, a recent 1st class honours graduate in International Business from the University of Northampton, shares her perspective on the world of work as a young, talented black woman.
Originally Broadcast 1st September on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-09-0326 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioLouise Atkinson & Dr Masoud Hassanabadi - University of NorthamptonAs our children return to school, Open4Business presenter and Senior Lecturer Louise Atkinson, a mum, talks with the University's Dr Masoud Hassanabadi about the risks involved and government policy towards education under Covid.
Originally Broadcast on 1st September on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-09-0223 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioElliot Knight Restaurant Manager - HibiscusUp and coming restaurant Manager Elliot Knight of Northampton's fine dining restaurant Hibiscus (now in Delapre Abbey) shares his enthusiasm for business and catering and the plans for Hibiscus.
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 25th August 2020
2020-08-2816 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioMartin Mason Managing Director Trickers ShoemakersNorthants oldest shoe manufacturer's MD, Martin Mason talks about the challenges faced by Trickers in the past few months, and his contribution to Northampton Forward and the regeneration of Northampton town centre.
Originally Broadcast on Open4Business on NLive Radio 25th August 2020
2020-08-2736 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioSteve Ward - St Giles Cheese ShopSteve Ward of St Giles Cheese Shop in Northampton, a traditional deli celebrating its 10th year, shares with us why he and his wife Caroline have just been named Business heroes for their response to Covid
Originally broadcast 18th August on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-08-1909 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioLouise Atkinson - Senior Lecturer at the University of NorthamptonStation Manager Martin Steers interviews new Open4Business presenter Louise Atkinson, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Northampton and finds out about Louise's business history and interests in business that she hopes to bring to the show and reflects her academic practices. With a little of the behind the scenes on Louise and the station.
2020-08-1714 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioXihui Chen (Haviour) - lecturer in accounting & finance at Teesside UniversityHear Xihui Chen (Haviour), a former student of the University of Northampton and ex-President of the Students Union, how her career has blossomed since she came to the UK from China, now that she is a lecturer in accounting & finance at Teesside University.
Originally broadcast 4th August 2020 on Open4Business NLive Radio
2020-08-1720 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioLouise Atkinson Senior Lecturer in Strategy - University of NorthamptonNew Open4Business presenter and Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Louise Atkinson talks about her doctoral thesis, what a doctorate is and how hers can be of practical help to local businesses
Originally Broadcast 21st of July on Open4Business on NLive Radio
2020-07-2420 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDamian Pickard Strategic Director - Goodwill SolutionsDamian Pickard, the Strategic Director for Northampton-based Goodwill Solutions Ltd, talks about this successful, fast-growing company and how it does well by doing good - with a focused social mission that led to its recent Queen's Award for Industry.
Originally Broadcast Tuesday 14th July on NLives Open4Business
2020-07-2019 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRuth Sherry - Society of London TheatresRuth Sherry from Northampton, who graduated in 2018 from the University of Birmingham and who now works for the Society of London Theatres, talks about the impact of the crisis on the theatre sector, life under furlough and offers her advice for those at or about to go to university.
Originally Broadcast Tuesday 14th July on NLives Open4Business
2020-07-2018 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Amin Hosseinian-Far Director - Centre for Sustainable Business Practices (CSBP)The University of Northampton's Dr Amin Hosseinian-Far talks about the Centre for Sustainable Business Practices (CSBP), a research centre where he is the Director, and what it can do to help businesses survive, thrive and recover from the crisis to build resilience - with examples from CSBP's Louise Atkinson, a Senior Lecturer in Strategy.
Originally Broadcast on NLive Radio Open4Business 14th July 2020
2020-07-1722 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Masoud Hassanabadi & Dr Mils Hills - University of NorthamptonUniversity of Northampton business lecturers Dr Masoud Hassanabadi & Dr Mils Hills - our monthly does of M&M - shoot the breeze with comment and insight into things that catch their eye in the news and the global business environment.
Originally Broadcast Open4Business Show NLive Radio 7th July 2020
2020-07-0815 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioProfessor Shaowei He University of NorthamptonProfessor Shaowei He gives details the University's China & Emerging Economies Centre's work in building bridges between Northamptonshire and key Chinese cities to create a path for our local businesses to do business with China, with details of a webinar series offering real insights into exporting to and sourcing from China.
Originally Broadcast 30th June 2020
2020-07-0318 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioKat Newman YMCA's Business Development Manager for NorthamptonYMCA's Business Development Manager for Northampton Kat Newman shares her enthusiasm for the planned return of YMCA to Northampton that she is leading, and how she plans to work collaboratively with charities and local businesses to address some of the most pressing problems for young people
Originally Broadcast 30th June 2020
2020-07-0220 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRichard Beards and Ken Punter Digital NorthamptonDigital Northampton recently held its successful Merged Futures virtual event and for an update we hear from Richard Beards, who leads the Digital Northampton project open to all businesses, and new NLive presenter Ken Punter, a specialist in digital marketing.
Originally Broadcast on the Open4Business Show 23rd June 2020
2020-06-2618 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioPete Jones Alert PRPete Jones, an ex BBC journalist who now runs a PR consultancy and media training business called Alert PR, with Northampton's Deco Theatre as one of his clients, tells how always looking on the bright side of life enables him to turn a crisis into an opportunity as he prepares to publish his first book.
Originally Broadcast on NLive Radio on Tuesday 16th June 2020
2020-06-1625 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDivya Saina & Pankay Mistry international MBA students at the University of NorthamptonTop University of Northampton international MBA students, Divya Saina & Pankay Mistry, both from India, talk about living and studying in the UK and how they miss face to face classes.
Originally Broadcast on NLive Radio on Tuesday 16th June 2020
2020-06-1616 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Diepiriye Kuku-Siemons University of NorthamptonBlack American lecturer at the University of Northampton, Dr Diepiriye Kuku-Siemons, currently based in Hanoi, Vietnam, talks about growing up with racism in the USA, living in various countries and reflects on the George Floyd incident and the lessons to be learnt for all of us from the Black Lives Matter movement.
Originally Broadcast on NLive Radio on Tuesday 9th June 2020
2020-06-0920 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioDr Mils Hils and Dr Masoud Hassanabadi business lecturers at the University of NorthamptonUniversity of Northampton business lecturers Dr Mils Hils and Dr Masoud Hassanabadi give their views on global events, geo-politics and much more. Enjoy an informal international perspective on the news and current affairs.
Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020
2020-06-0314 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioJo Gordon Chief Executive of Northampton's Royal & Derngate TheatreJo Gordon, Chief Executive of Northampton's award-winning Royal & Derngate Theatre, talks about the challenges of Covid-19 and a 'dark' theatre, her plans for and hopes for reopening and importance of the arts in the community's life and wellbeing. Learn how the Derngate is looking to work in partnership with more local charities.
Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020
2020-06-0318 minOpen4Business from NLive RadioRichard Beards of Northamptonshire County Council - Digital NorthamptonRichard Beards of Northamptonshire County Council talks about the Digital Northampton project he leads, which is open to all businesses to enhance connectivity, and an upcoming virtual event 'Merged Futures'. Find out more about how Digital Northampton can help you and your business.
Originally Broadcast on the 2nd of June 2020
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