The series is fronted by John Mair, newly-appointed head of Journalism at The University of Northampton. The former BBC current affairs producer who also worked for Channel Four and ITV ran a similar series, The Coventry Conversations which attracted guests including Jeremy Vine, Jon Snow and BBC Director General Mark Thompson.

Rob Hopkin, the Director of Question Time and veteran of BBC general election coverage is the first guest of the new Northampton Chronicles at The University of Northampton. Going Live, Question Time and General Elections will reveal some of the secrets behind one of the most popular of BBC current affairs programmes with an average of three million viewers.

Mair said: “I am delighted that Rob Hopkin will be the first guest in our new Northampton Chronicles series. His experience in live broadcasting is second to none. We are honoured that he can spare some time to inspire our journalism students and the wider public on the day Question Time comes from Corby on by-election night.

“Northampton Chronicles will be free for anyone to attend and as a forum will be provide access in the heart of the Midlands to some of the biggest names in the media world in the coming months.”

UN Vice Chancellor, Professor Nick Petford said: “I am delighted to welcome John Mair to our University. With more than 30 years experience in broadcasting our students and the much wider community in the county will benefit massively from his commitment to making big names in the media accessible to all.”

These events will offer you a fantastic opportunity to meet our staff, view student work and find out what course is best for you.  We look forward to seeing you there.

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The lecture is open to anyone who are interested in finding out more about using social technology to build success and looks at ways in which businesses can talk to their stake holders.

Hayley Hunter, NBS School Manager said:

The guest lecture series gives staff, students and the wider public unique opportunities to learn from the experiences of business leaders, keep up to date with current practices and the chance to network with influential industry contacts.

Northampton Business School is committed to involving more people in business and social enterprise within the local and wider community and providing these lectures for free is the perfect opportunity to do so.

22nd November 6pm, The Hub, Cottersbrooke Building

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At this stage, staff are invited to propose a project idea that they would be seeking to investigate in their area of work. Projects must focus on learning and teaching and ways to improve the learning experience for students at Northampton. Purely discipline-focussed research cannot qualify. The projects should have clear outcomes, and should be mutually beneficial for both the supervisor and the student researcher. Each project should have a named academic leader who will act as supervisor to the bursary student. Students will then invited to apply to be researchers on those projects, with successful students receiving a £500 bursary to support their involvement in the scheme.

The deadline for staff to submit applications is Wednesday 24th October at 5pm. Applications should be submitted via e-mail to Dr Rachel Maunder (Rachel.Maunder@northampton.ac.uk). Information about the scheme, and the application process, can be found at www.northampton.ac.uk/urban

Gospel act V9 Collective, featuring BA Popular Music student Semele Meade, have received a nomination for the Best Gospel category of this year’s prestigious MOBO awards. The award ceremony takes place at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on the 3rd November, and there’s still time to place your vote.

Sponsored by The University of Northampton, ‘Love British Books 2012’ has been co-curated by School of The Arts Executive Dean Paul Middleton and Programme Developer Carolyn Puzzovio as part of celebrations to mark Yerevan – UNESCO’s City of the Book 2012 and the 500th anniversary of the first printed book in Armenia.

The exhibition was first shown at The Museum of Art and Literature, Yerevan, Armenia in June this year.

A World of WEEE: Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

The Inaugural Lecture of the Professor of Sustainable Wastes Management

18/10/2012

5pm-7pm

Newton Great Hall

Admission is Free

Everyone with a connection to The University is welcome including students, staff and alumni. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music to join.

Turn up on the night or contact: choir@northampton.ac.uk or see www.northampton.ac.uk/choir

Location: Sunley Conference Centre, Park Campus

Time: 11am – 3pm

Cost: Free