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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 min
University 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 Radio2023-09-1519 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 Radio2023-06-2117 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 Radio2022-03-2331 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 Radio2022-03-1419 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 Radio2022-03-1410 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 Radio2022-03-0819 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 Radio2022-03-0822 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 Radio2022-02-0220 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 Radio2022-01-2815 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 Radio2022-01-0520 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 Radio2021-12-3025 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 Radio2021-12-3020 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 Radio2021-12-3018 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 Radio2021-12-0627 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 Radio2021-11-2313 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 Radio2021-11-2327 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 Radio2021-11-0327 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 Radio2021-10-3021 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 Radio2021-09-3023 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 Radio2021-09-3020 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!
Or...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 Radio2021-08-2723 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 Radio2021-07-2120 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 Radio2021-07-2125 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 Radio2021-07-1422 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 Radio2021-07-0719 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 Radio2021-06-2413 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 Radio2021-06-1722 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 Radio2021-06-1719 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 Radio2021-06-0215 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 Radio2021-05-2631 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 Radio2021-05-2018 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 Radio2021-05-0524 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 Radio2021-04-2218 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 Radio2021-04-0719 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
...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 Radio2021-03-1723 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 Radio2021-03-0918 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 Radio2021-02-2316 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 Radio2021-01-2621 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 Radio2021-01-1928 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 Radio2021-01-0621 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 Radio2021-01-0133 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 Radio2021-01-0127 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 Radio2020-12-1618 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.com2020-11-1719 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 Northampton2020-10-2223 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 Northampton2020-10-2222 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 Northampton2020-10-2220 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 Radio2020-09-2925 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 Radio2020-09-2119 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 Radio2020-09-0326 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 20202020-08-2736 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 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 20202020-07-0815 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 20202020-07-0220 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 20202020-06-2618 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 20202020-06-1616 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 20202020-06-0920 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 20202020-06-0314 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 20202020-06-0316 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 20202020-06-0318 min
NPC in the 413Children and GriefIn this episode NPC sat down with the lovely Shelly Lenn, Bereavement Coordinator for Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice and The Garden: A Center for Grieving Children and Teens.
Grief isn't something our culture is always comfortable addressing, especially when it comes to children and teens. Shelly sat down with us to share how The Garden serves youth and their families and offered compassionate advice and tips for anyone wishing to know more about grief and how to help loved ones who may be experiencing grief.
Listen in to learn more about this local treasure; the s...2019-04-2500 min
NPC in the 413Vaping and Nicotine: Why this Trend is Capturing Our KidsIn this episode NPC sits down with Melinda Calianos, Director of the Hampshire Franklin Tobacco-Free Community Partnership to give us the facts on vaping: what is it? what do vapes contain? why are kids picking up the habit of a device designed originally to help smokers quit? how can adults talk to kids about this trend before it becomes a life-long habit? and if you are a teen who wants to quit where can you get help?
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
https://truthinitiative.org/quitecigarettes
https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2019/01/24/the-dangers-of-vaping-monica-bharel
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NPC in the 413Rachel Simmons on Parenting, boundary setting, and technologyRachel Simmons is the author of Enough As She Is: How to Help Girls Move Beyond Impossible Standards of Success to Live Healthy, Happy and Fulfilling Lives, and the New York Times bestsellers Odd Girl Out and The Curse of the Good Girl. As an educator, Rachel teaches girls and women skills to build their resilience, amplify their voices, and own their courage so that they—and their relationships—live with integrity and health.
The cofounder of national nonprofit Girls Leadership, she is an experienced curriculum writer and educator. She is currently the leadership development specialist at the Wurte...2018-12-1900 min
NPC in the 413High School Isn't Working For Me...Now What?Sometimes learning at a traditional high school just doesn't work for all students. When this happens, what options does a student have outside of dropping out?
In this episode of NPC in the 413 I sat down with five students from the Mt. Tom Academy on the Holyoke Community College Campus to find out how they managed to answer this question for themselves. They share their stories of how they found Mt. Tom, how it has impacted their learning and self esteem, and their goals for the future.
A special thanks to Barbara Cheney, Lead Teacher a...2018-12-1400 min
NPC in the 413Saving Her SonIn this episode Maryann Eckert, mother of Aaron Pitrat, talks about her son. She describes how he was as a child, her hopes and dreams for him, and how, when she discovered he had become addicted to heroin, she didn't know what she was dealing with.
Many thanks to Northampton Community Television for making this podcast possible, and to Maryann for be so giving of her time and for her willingness to share her story in the hope that it may help other families.
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NPC in the 413Profile: Melissa Roberts-Cote - Teaching Communicable Disease Education at Hampshire House of CorrectionsMelissa Roberts-Cote has ALWAYS lived in Northampton and during her lifetime has worked primariliy in fields that serve the public: EMT, dispatch, and Public Health, In this interview she talks about her time working at the Hampshire House of Corrections under a grant for communicable diseases. For several years she taught inmates about HIV, safe injection practices, safe sex practices, and was able to provide free HIV testing.
Melissa now works for the Northampton Health Department and is a big fan of Pampered Chef!
NPC in the 413 would not be possible without Northampton Community Television o...2018-07-0300 min
NPC in the 413Dr. Sharon Saline on ADHD Part 2In this second installment of our interview with Dr. Sharon Saline we continue our converstion on ADHD.
She discusses the five C's that are essential to parenting/raising an ADHD child. Please check out her new book,
What your ADHD child wishes you knew: Working together to empower kids for success in school and life, at local bookstores or online.
This podcast would not be possible without the services and excellent staff at Northampton Community Television. They offer equipment rentals for free to Northampton residents, as well as workshops on how to use th...2018-06-2600 minNPC in the 413Dr. Sharon Saline on ADHD: Kids do well when they canDr. Sharon Saline has been practising her craft for nearly 30 years and in addition to her clinical work, offers workshops and presentations for schools and pediatrician offices, and now has a book on her craft , What your ADHD child wishes you knew: Working together to empower kids for success in school and life, available at local bookstores or online.
In this episode, part one of two, Dr. Saline demystifies this common condition and shares insights from her decades of work with clients and families who are impacted by ADHD.
This podcast would not be possible with...2018-06-2600 min
NPC in the 413Everybody in the room can see it except you: An interview with Kipp ArmstrongIn this episode NPC sits down with psychodynamic psychotherapist Kipp Armstrong. Kipp speaks about working with clients who struggle with dependancy and addiction, his own past struggles with addiction, and offers advice for families on how to deal with addiction and how to do what you can to prevent it from happening within your family.
This podcast would not be possible without the services and excellent staff at Northampton Community Television. They offer equipment rentals for free to Northampton residents, as well as workshops on how to use their equipment. The learn more visit: http://northamptontv.org/2018-06-1900 min
NPC in the 413Quality AND Quantity Time: An interview with therapist Seth DunnSeth Dunn is a local therapist who has been practising his craft since the 70's. He is also a father of two. Seth reached out to NPC this past winter to see how he could get involved in our coalition. He has a strong passion for seeing young people lead and mentor each other. And has been motivated to do relevant work since he was a young man himself.
In this podcast Seth discusses his work, the process of therapy, and the importance of real relationships, meaningful engagement, and real replacements for substance use so that those...2018-06-1200 min
NPC in the 413Hollowness: A sound biteThis is a short clip from our interview with Sarah Buteux, a pastor at First Churches in Northampton. In this clip she discusses how we as humans experience a sense of hollowness.2018-06-0500 minNPC in the 413An Emptiness Only Love Can Fill: Pastor Sarah ButeuxSarah Buteux is the pastor at First Churches in Northampton. NPC sat down with her to discuss faith, community, real relationships, spirituality, what kids and adults need, and how she works to meet these needs within her congregation.
This podcast would not be possible without the services and excellent staff at Northampton Community Television. They offer equipment rentals for free to Northampton residents, as well as workshops on how to properly use their equipment. To learn more visit: http://northamptontv.org
To learn more about the Northampton Prevention Coalition follow us on Facebook an...2018-06-0500 min
NPC in the 413I am Terminally Unique: Aaron Pitrat Part 2In this second installment of Aaron Pitrat's story, Aaron talks about his mom's remarriage, the ironic affect family stability has on his drug use, the social strata of high school, and the progression of addiction through the lens of a high functioning student in denial.
Special thanks as always to Northampton Community Televison for making this podcast possible! Check out all that they have to offer at http://northamptontv.org/
And learn more about us, the Northampton Prevention Coalition on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorthamptonPrevents/
and our website http://northamptonprevents.org/
2018-05-1500 min
NPC in the 413Advice for parents on safe storage of medications: a sound biteA clip from a longer interview with former Northampton High School student Aaron Pitrat. Aaron battled with a substance use disorder from a young age. In this clip he offers a piece of advice for parents of children who are prescribed a controlled substance, such as ADHD stimulant medication, as he was as a child. 2018-05-0800 min
NPC in the 413My Curfew was the Streetlights: Aaron Pitrat Part 1Aaron Pitrat is an alumnus of Northampton High School, a current UMass student, and is also 4 years into recovery from a substance use disorder. In this episode Aaron discusses divorce, ADHD, addiction, stimulant medication, and marijuana in this first installment of NPC's interview with him in March 2018.
Aaron's story will be shared in numerous segments. Part 2 will be published on Tuesday May 15th, 2018.
This podcast would not be possible without the services and excellent staff at Northampton Community Television. They offer equipment rentals for free to Northampton residents, as well as workshops on how to use...2018-05-0800 min
NPC in the 413NPC Talks Recovery with John PearsonMarch 2018
NPC sits down with Northampton resident and veteran, John Pearson, to ask him about recovery. The questions we asked him were generated by Northampton High School students.
A special thank you to NCTV for all of their help making this podcast possible; to NHS students for taking the time to craft these well-thoughtout questions; and to John Pearson for his time and willingness to help us with this project.2018-04-1200 min
NPC in the 413Training Active Bystanders: Empowering youthNPC sits down With Susan Wallace of Quabbin Mediation to learn what they do and to discuss their upcoming workshop, Training Active Bystanders, happening on April 24th and sponsored by Cooley Dickinson Hospital, The Unitarian Society of Florence and Northampton, and the Northampton Prevention Coalition.2018-04-1100 min
NPC in the 413Kate Jopson: Youth Engagement at NHSWelcome! We talk to folks in Northampton, MA who have something to share. Today we sat down with Kate Jopson to ask her about her role at Northampton High School and the rewards and challenges that come from working with teenagers. This podcast would not have been possible without the help of Northampton Community Television's generous technical support, equipment rentals and overall guidance and support. Thank you NCTV! 2018-03-2300 min
The Talkin' Impact PodcastTalkin' Impact - Mike Britton - 20 July 2017In the first episode of Talkin' Impact, Richard Hazenberg talks to Mike Britton, CEO of Goodwill Solutions, and discovers how Mike's desire to deliver social change through his logistics and warehousing business has resulted in one of the most successful community interest companies in the UK.
Talkin' Impact is brought to you by the Institute of Social Innovation and Impact, part of the University of Northampton.
Find out more about the institute here: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes/institute-for-social-innovation-and-impact/
Find out more about Goodwill Solutions here: http://www.goodwillsolutions.co.uk
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