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Passion and progress: Inspiring the next generation of digital marketers
Passion and progress: Inspiring the next generation of digital marketers

Kardi Somerfield, Senior Lecturer and Program Leader, BA Advertising and Digital Marketing at the University of Northampton, tells us about her approach to teaching digital marketing and why she always tries to go the extra mile for her students.

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David BevanMarch 16, 2023Digital Northants stories
“Don't get mad, get curious”: How to support children to manage risk online
“Don't get mad, get curious”: How to support children to manage risk online

Simon Aston, Online Safety and Wellbeing Officer for West Northamptonshire Council, explains the digital empathy gap and what parents can do to support children and manage the risks they face online.

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David BevanFebruary 16, 2023Digital Northants stories
“They bring innovation”: Teaching and learning from Northamptonshire’s next generation of creatives
“They bring innovation”: Teaching and learning from Northamptonshire’s next generation of creatives

Steph Lee-Vae, an arts and design lecturer at Tresham College in Corby and Kettering, explains what they love about working with students on creative processes, how their digital art practice influences their teaching and what it was like to be named Further Education Lecturer of the Year.

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David BevanFebruary 6, 2023Digital Northants stories
Learning on the job: How Buildersbrew is helping gaming students at the University of Northampton

Rob Lambert, Programme Leader for Games Design and Senior Lecturer in Games Art at the University of Northampton, explains the thinking behind Buildersbrew - a new company aiming to give graduates an advantage in the competitive gaming industry.

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David BevanJanuary 20, 2023Digital Northants stories
Big plans and orangutans: How Amplitude turned it up to ten
Big plans and orangutans: How Amplitude turned it up to ten

Jo Burns-Russell, CEO of Amplitude Media, shares the Northampton-based creative agency’s journey from an early member of staff working on an ironing board to a team of 12 helping to put the planet first while tackling international marketing campaigns.

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David BevanJanuary 9, 2023Digital Northants stories, iwd
‘It was everything we needed’: How a doctor is using his tech skills to help Northampton General Hospital
‘It was everything we needed’: How a doctor is using his tech skills to help Northampton General Hospital

When Dr James Richmond spotted a missed opportunity at Northampton General Hospital, he started working with Kieran Jones from the hospital’s communications team to implement a new solution giving accurate and up-to-date information to patients and staff.

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David BevanDecember 13, 2022Digital Northants stories
Staying ahead of the curve with Northamptonshire Libraries
Staying ahead of the curve with Northamptonshire Libraries

Northamptonshire’s LibraryPlus service has always embraced new technology, bringing innovation to its locations across the county and widening digital access for all. So what are they working on at the moment and what does the future look like? Jaisant Patel explains.

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David BevanNovember 16, 2022Digital Northants stories
‘We were ready - we had the tools up our sleeve’: How the University of Northampton is pushing digital education forward
‘We were ready - we had the tools up our sleeve’: How the University of Northampton is pushing digital education forward

From implementing new ideas quickly in response to the Covid pandemic to collaborating with organisations in the county on innovative projects, the University of Northampton has been at the forefront of change at a crucial time for digital learning.

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David BevanNovember 7, 2022Digital Northants stories, iwd
Marketing a marvel: How digital is bringing people to The Chester House Estate
Marketing a marvel: How digital is bringing people to The Chester House Estate

The Chester House Estate is one of Northamptonshire’s newest attractions - a historic site hosting all kinds of events throughout the year. Georgia Wales, Business Development and Marketing Officer at Chester House, shares her passion for bringing the site’s incredible past and present to life through digital marketing and more.

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David BevanOctober 26, 2022Digital Northants stories, iwd
Stop the scroll, explore the roles: Attracting digital and tech talent to Northamptonshire’s Police and Fire & Rescue Services
Stop the scroll, explore the roles: Attracting digital and tech talent to Northamptonshire’s Police and Fire & Rescue Services

We hear from Clare Chambers (Chief Digital Officer - Digital and Technology, Enabling Services for Northamptonshire Police and Fire & Rescue Services) on why a digital and tech career with police and fire is a great option for those keen to make a difference.

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David BevanOctober 12, 2022Digital Northants stories, iwd
"We're passionate about providing the pipeline for local talent": 10 talking points with Toru Digital
"We're passionate about providing the pipeline for local talent": 10 talking points with Toru Digital

Toru Digital is a growing digital business settling well into life in new surroundings at one of Northampton’s historic icons. We spoke to Sean Toru to find out how the move came about, why he prioritises the happiness of his staff and what lies ahead.

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David BevanOctober 7, 2022Digital Northants stories
How CityFibre is putting Northampton ahead of the curve
How CityFibre is putting Northampton ahead of the curve

CityFibre are investing over £40million in Northampton to roll out full fibre, and are just starting the next phase of their work in Kettering and Wellingborough - we spoke to James Cushing, City Manager for Northampton, to find out how and why.

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David BevanJune 1, 2022Digital Northants stories
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