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Student accommodation update

Posted on 11 April 2012

The University of Northampton recognises that living in Halls of Residence is a great way to start academic life and to make friends. Therefore the vast majority of rooms have been reserved for first year undergraduate students who are new to Northampton.

Existing students (including International students progressing onto a second year of study) may be able to apply for vacancies once the demand from first year students has been met. Please look out for further updates after the start of the 2012-13 academic year

We encourage existing students to look for accommodation using the registered Housing List of accredited landlords, details of which are available online at www.northamptonstudentpad.com. The password for the Housing List is studenthouse.

Existing students with support needs should contact Access Ability (01604 892430) or Counselling and Mental Health (01604 892404) if they wish to remain in Halls.

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Important reminder – NEW Summer re-sit dates

Posted on 23 March 2012

IMPORTANT REMINDER

Summer Re-sit Coursework Deadline is 16 July 2012
Re-sit examinations are 16 to 20 July 2012

If you are on a standard undergraduate course, delivered Sept to June, this effects you. (This excludes Dissertations/Final Major Projects and Professional Courses)

If you are on a non-standard and/or Professional course, please contact your Student Administration Team for further details.

Your re-sit coursework will only be available on NILE and you will need to be proactive in accessing your on-line results, as soon as you know you have failed.

Keep checking the website examination timetables

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Students rewarded for success in Accounting and Finance

Posted on 2 March 2012

16 students from Accounting and Finance courses within The University of Northampton’s Business School have picked up prizes at the annual Accounting and Finance Awards at Sunley Conference Centre, Park Campus.

The awards – presented across undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses – recognise outstanding performance of the students within their studies.

The full list of award winners are:

Exceptional Performance in ACCA Studies – Michael Haywood
Best Overall in Year 1 Non-Specialist Accounting – Kirstie Gray
Outstanding Achievement in Year 1 BAAF – Tryagain Kashaya
Best Overall in Year 2 Non-Specialist Accounting – Daniel Rhodes
Outstanding Achievement in BAAF – Anish Chudal
Best Overall in Year 2 BAAF – Adam Rippin
Best in Audit – Syeda Rizvi
Best in Advanced Accounting – Amarjit Makkar
Best in Corporate Finance – Dana Iliuta
Best in Financial Strategy – Andrew Nelson
Best in Taxation – Matthew Swift
Best Dissertation – Samina Begum
Best Overall in Year 3 BAAF – Christopher Beale
Best Overall Distance Learner Non-Specialist Accounting – Martin Timms
Best in Corporate Reporting MSc Accounting & Finance – Weilan Huang
Best Overall MSc Accounting – Ikenna Onyekwelu

Christopher Cook, Divisional Leader, Accounting, Finance and Information Service, Northampton Business School, The University of Northampton, commented:

“We congratulate all students being presented with awards on their hard work and achievements. They have bright futures ahead of them in the accounting and finance industries.”

The awards featured a keynote speech by Steve Robinson, Partner at Grant Thornton, a leading chartered accountancy firm.

Northampton Business School wishes to thank all sponsors of the awards – PQ Magazine, BPP, LANSCA, McIntyre Hudson, Hawsons, Nationwide, Hays Recruitment, Grant Thornton and Deborah Harry.

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Park Campus Water Shutdown – Saturday 3rd March

Posted on 1 March 2012

On Saturday 3rd March the water supply to the whole of Park Campus will need to be shut down for a period of about four hours to enable a serious leak to be repaired. It is envisaged that the water will be turned off at 09:00 hrs and should be back on soon after Midday.

The Estates Department would appreciate your co-operation in ensuring taps are not left turned on as when the water is switched on there may be the possibility of overflowing from basins, sinks etc. We apologise for this inconvenience and will endeavour to ensure this disruption is minimised.

For further information telephone facilities helpdesk on 2888 or e-mail :- facilities.helpdesk@northampton.ac.uk

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Guidance on Mental Health Conditions for Managers and Employees

Posted on 28 February 2012

The Occupational Health and Safety Office have produced two guidance documents on mental health conditions. Although one is specifically aimed at providing line managers with advice about managing an employee with a mental health condition; it will be of benefit to all employees.

The second document is aimed at providing all employees some basic information about mental health conditions and the sources of support that are available if needed.

If you would like any further information please visit OHS website http://www.northampton.ac.uk/downloads/download/608/occupational-health/20296

or feel free to contact the OHS office directly.

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University Signs up to the Public Health Responsibility Deal

Posted on 28 February 2012

The University has signed up to the Government’s Public Health Responsibility Deal. The Responsibility Deal is the Government’s way of drawing on the potential of employers in both the private and public sectors to help tackle health inequalities through the influence they have over health in the workplace, alcohol, food and physical activity.

By signing up to the deal, the University is committing to a set of core and supporting pledges, but also to a range of specific pledges. These pledges set out the steps the University is taking to support this initiative. We need to keep the Department of Health informed as to how we aim to meet our pledges, and we will update the relevant pledge information on the web accordingly.

Further information can be found on the OHS website http://www.northampton.ac.uk/info/20296/occupational-health-and-safety/1673/public-health-responsibility-deal

or you can contact Paul Bradley directly paul.bradley@northampton.ac.uk

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NEW Summer re-sit dates

Posted on 22 February 2012

Re-sit coursework deadline is 16th July 2012

Re-sit examinations will be between 16th to 20th July 2012

Keep checking the website for further information

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Your opinion counts – have your say

Posted on 16 February 2012

Student survey: Your opinion counts – have your say

Student survey poster: Have your say

The National Student Survey (for final year students) and the Internal Student Survey for all other students has been launched.

Please access the student surveys page to take part in the survey.(http://www.northampton.ac.uk/info/200286/student-surveys)

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Problems with the Science Direct database

Posted on 13 January 2012

Due to on-going national problems with the Science Direct database we have changed to a back-up proxy system for users. This unfortunately means that no personalisation options will be available until the full service is restored. We apologise for the problems.

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