Shining a light on Northamptonshire’s Police and Fire services The University of Northampton’s Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice (IPSCJ) is undertaking a project to research the daily challenges members of the Police and Fire services experience in their roles. The IPSCJ is a joint venture between the Northamptonshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the University of Northampton.


The Institute is working on a variety of different research projects, and aims to facilitate the delivery of evidence-based policy and practice across public safety services.


Find out more: bit.ly/IPSCJ


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Sarah Canning, 1980’s alumna, was recently named Solicitor of the Year by the Northamptonshire Law Society. Alongside her day job as the Head of Litigation at Franklins, Sarah is also the Chair of the Northamptonshire


branch of the Institute of Directors and was responsible for the development of the East Midlands Young Directors Forum.


2009 English alumna, Sam Wilson, dedicates her time at Elsie’s Café in Charles Street, Northampton. Elsie’s is a ‘Real Junk Food Project’ Cafe, that serves nutritious meals, made entirely from rescued food, to the public on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis. They never turn anyone away and those that can afford to pay are asked to make a donation.


2010 alumna and current University employee, Fiona Maclellan and her colleague were awarded the St. John’s Ambulance Everyday Hero ‘Workplace Hero’ Award in July. Their bravery, quick thinking and medical assistance helped a colleague when he suffered a heart attack at work.


Sophie Gresswell, (pictured in image 2) 2012 Fine Art alumna has used her painting talent to raise £500 for The National Hospital of Neurology and Neuroscience’s National Brain Appeal, which raises money to treat people with everything from migraines to brain tumours. Sophie suffered back pain for about two years before an MRI scan found her benign tumour at the end of July 2014.


Guy Batchelor, (pictured in image 1) 2015 MBA alumnus, has recently completed a mammoth 22.5 mile, 15 hour swim across the English Channel for charity. Guy undertook the challenge to raise money for The Clock Tower Fund and Birmingham Children’s Hospital.


2015 alumna, Katy Bolas’ research has found evidence that pets can have a positive effect on the behaviour of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Katy hopes her findings will help parents of ASD children who are considering getting a pet to make a more informed decision, based on their children’s characteristics.


Kirsty Wilkins, a Law alumna, won 2015 Volunteer of the Year for Pride in London. The award, as voted by the thousand Pride in London volunteers, was for her work as the Parade Route Manager. The event saw 30,000 people parade through the streets of London.


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Have you or a fellow alumnus gone above and beyond? Let us know!


We love to hear inspirational stories, simply email alumni@northampton.ac.uk with your story.


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