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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Graduate School provides a University-wide framework for training, support, career preparation and administration to help you throughout your postgraduate research degree and early research career, to achieve your potential.
The Graduate School works with the Research Support team and the Research and Strategic Bidding Office to provide you with a unique support system. This includes the Research Support Hub blog, a central place for the latest research news, forthcoming events and research support and information.
How to Apply
If you are thinking about research degree study, please see the How to Apply page for application details.
“In my role I visit universities all around the world and I have to say that the support and structures for research students and research supervisors at Northampton are some of the best I’ve seen.” – Hugh Kearns, international expert on researcher development, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
PhD (full and part time) | Practice-based PhDs in the Arts (full and part-time) | MPhil (full and part time)
Our PhD and MPhil programmes are available to study full-time and part-time, both on and off-site. This can be negotiated between you and your supervisory team at interview. Formal supervisory meetings take place once every four weeks for full-time students and once every six weeks for part-time students. Students can use the dedicated Research Student Workspace and the library at Waterside.
PhDs by Means of Published Works (part-time only)
Our PhD by Means of Published Works programme is available to study part-time, both on and off-site. This can be negotiated between you and your supervisory team. Formal supervisory meetings take place once every six weeks.
Students can use the dedicated Research Student Workspace and the library at Waterside.
Doctor of Professional Practice (part-time only)
This inter-professional and multi-disciplinary programme combines facilitated modules and independent research. It provides the platform, opportunity and context for you to make change happen in health and social care. The course is only available on a part time basis and there is a requirement to attend in person for facilitated modules. Applications are open to international applications.
Students can use the dedicated Research Student Workspace and the library at Waterside.
Doctor of Business Administration (part-time only)
The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional doctorate with the same status as a PhD. It is the highest qualification available in business and management, designed for senior professionals who wish to advance their careers by developing their academic research and critical thinking skills. The Northampton DBA is a part-time programme that typically runs over four years. The first two years are structured around facilitated modules that provide the foundations for the research project, the main element of the DBA. This research project needs to make a significant contribution to professional practice by developing existing theories and knowledge. Students can use the dedicated Research Student Workspace and the library at Waterside.
A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan
A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course. For more information, please visit the gov.uk/doctoral-loan.
Please see the how to apply page for application details.
Our doctoral study experience
Our postgraduate research experience is a little bit different to other universities. We know that you are competent students and independent learners, but we also know that it’s good to have people to help you when you need it. That’s why we provide you with support that’s tailored to your research area. We make sure that you have regular meetings with your supervisors and our Postgraduate Research Offices provide drop-in support from our dedicated research support team.
We also run a development programme for supervisors who are new to research degree supervision. It is a validated university postgraduate course and it is delivered as two modules, Workshops and Observation.
Skills development programme
“I just wanted to thank you both for a really good workshop. Lots of knowledge consolidated, clarified and also new!” Postgraduate Research Student on Using Social Media workshop.
Alongside project supervision and subject-related development, you will take part in an extensive Postgraduate Research Skills Development Programme throughout your period of study. The programme is multi-stranded, providing the skills needed to complete a successful degree, as well as those needed to be a proficient researcher after degree study. It includes skills workshops and development activities, such as an annual conference, poster competition and Images of Research event.
Induction
“A really well planned and organised week; I really enjoyed it and I look forward to studying at this university”. New research student feedback from Induction week.
You will be given an excellent springboard from which to start your studies through our four day induction programme. This delivers hands-on skills workshops, orientation, an introduction to support systems and sessions where you can meet staff, plus an opportunity to present your research to other students. A Faculty-based induction on the fifth day introduces you to the facilities, development events, staff and other PGRs in your faculty.
How to Apply
If you are thinking about research degree study, please see the How to Apply page for application details.
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Profiles
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Tina Billington-Hughes
- University of Northampton, Criminal Justice Studies - Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice Studies
- University of Northampton, Graduate School
Person: Academic, Ph.D.
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Holiday Activities and Food Programme PhD Studentship
Ryan, D. (PI), Roberts, C. (CoI), Whewell, E. (CoI), Richardson, T. (CoI) & Turtle, A. (CoI)
1/10/23 → 31/03/26
Project: Research › Charitable Funding
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WMTH: We Make Things Happen (Northampton Creative Industries Community Consortium)
Wallace, R. (PI), Irwin, W. (CoI) & Wicks, A. (CoI)
24/04/19 → …
Project: Research › Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
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Examination of the dose-response relationship between isometric resistance training and decreases in blood pressure in both males and females
Baross, A. (PI), Kay, T. (PI) & Wright, B. (PI)
22/01/24 → 31/07/24
Project: Research › Charitable Funding
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Developing a positive psychological intervention; with and for people with dementia and their care partners (DPPI)
Elliott-King, J. (PI) & Allen, C. (CoI)
15/11/23 → 31/07/24
Project: Internal Fund › Small Grants Scheme for Early Career Researchers
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ICS Isometric The reduction of hypertension through isometric exercise Research Assistant
Baross, A. (PI) & Wright, B. (CoI)
5/06/23 → 29/08/23
Project: Internal Fund › Accelerator Impact Fund
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Beyond the Attainment Gap: Exploring the Interplay of Cultural Capital, Race, and Academic Success for Black Students In UK Higher Education
Seuwou, P., Adegoke, V., Pilkington, A. & Daye, M., Mar 2025, INTED2025 Proceedings. International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), p. 5954-5962 9 p. (Edit 19th International Technology, Education and Development Conference).Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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Integrating Critical Race Theory into UK Healthcare Training: Transforming Education to Tackle Institutional Racism in the Health Sector
Adegoke, V., Seuwou, P., Parkes, J., Farini, F. & Pilkington, A., Mar 2025, INTED2025 Proceedings. International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), p. 5963-5972 10 p. (19th International Technology, Education and Development Conference).Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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The Impact of Circular Economy Implementation on the Hospitality Supply Chain in Rivers State
Elaho, B. & Omoloso, S., 26 Jan 2025, In: European Journal of Research Development and Sustainability. 6, 1, p. 5-13 9 p., 2.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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A Hybrid Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Student Performance Using Multi-class Educational Datasets
Al-Tameemi, G., Xue, J., Hadi, I. & Ajit, S., 8 Jul 2024, In: Procedia Computer Science. 238, p. 888-895 8 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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David Myatt’s imagined emotionology, his striving for authentic Aryan emotional communities, and the dishonourable Wulstan Tedder
Henry, C., 2 Apr 2024, In: Family & Community History. 27, 1, p. 50-71 22 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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User Attention and Behaviour in Virtual Reality Art Encounter
Mu, M. (Creator) & Dohan, M. (Creator), GitHub, 2021
https://github.com/UoN-VR/MTAP_Data_and_Experiment/tree/main/Data
Dataset
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Science Outside the Classroom - Science Strand
Murray, J. (Creator), Batchelor, E. (Contributor), Hartley, E. (Contributor), Tiplady, H. (Contributor), Arundel, R. (Contributor), Fenton, J. (Contributor), Heavens, S. (Contributor), Fortuna, A. (Contributor), Bergqvist, J. (Contributor), Helmerson, K. (Contributor), Gustavsson, A.-L. (Contributor), Munther, C. (Contributor), Hansson, M. (Contributor), Anderson, S. (Contributor), Garcia, F. H. (Contributor), Martinez, A. F. (Contributor), Berna, R. M. (Contributor), Chambers, K. (Contributor), Marijanovic, Z. D. (Contributor) & Karavanic, M. (Contributor), Springer, 20 Aug 2024
DOI: 10.24339/fbd9db80-fbd6-4ece-89fe-153c91303de1, https://scienceoutsidetheclassroom.weebly.com/
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"If I wasn't a Project Manager" Dataset
Maher, M. (Creator) & Karlidag-Dennis, E. (Creator), Journal of Education and Work, 9 Mar 2022
DOI: 10.24339/f658aaa3-a763-4cce-8a14-d63ccfc8d03f, https://doi.org/10.1080/13639080.2022.2036712
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The effects of age and body fat content on post-downhill run recovery following whole body cryotherapy
Haq, A. (Creator), MDPI, 1 Mar 2021
DOI: 10.24339/123cd0be-44c3-4638-9a06-33337afe07bb
Dataset
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Electricity Demand Forecasting for Microload Management
Azasoo, J. (Creator), Opoku Agyeman, M. (Contributor), Kanakis, T. (Contributor) & Al-Sherbaz, A. (Contributor), University of Northampton, 11 Jul 2021
DOI: 10.24339/420986db-8f18-40d3-b803-a7e7474c64ee
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Activities
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Faculty Best Practice Day
Somerfield, K. (Organiser), Brzozowska, H. (Participant), Punter, K. (Participant), Meechan, D. (Participant), Little, B. (Participant), Howe, R. (Participant) & Holloway, A. (Participant)
23 Jan 2025Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Knowledge Exchange
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The Health, Education and Behaviour Change (HEBC) showcase
Maunder, R. (Speaker), Hill, K. (Speaker), He, Z. (Speaker), Thompson, N. (Speaker) & Diaconu, V.-D. (Speaker)
26 Jun 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Symposium › Research
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‘‘No matter what is thrown at you, you still – inside your core – want to teach’’: the role of calling in retention of secondary school teachers in England
Chitty, A. (Author) & Maunder, R. (Author)
11 Sept 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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PhD Supervisors' Forum (Event)
Kanakis, T. (Chair)
Apr 2024 → …Activity: Membership of a Board, Committee, Council or Network › Membership of committee › Research
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Exploring the impacts of iron on streptococcus pneumoniae
Waterfield, L. (Author)
23 May 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Conference Presentation › Research
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Impacts
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Identification of the microorganisms responsible for acute head and neck infections
Woodacre, A. (Principal Investigator), Cox, J. (Co-Investigator), Score, J. (Co-Investigator) & Ameerally, P. (Facilitator)
Impact: 03: Good Health and Well-Being (UN SDG)
Student theses
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(In)authentic Participation: Contemporary Participatory Performance Practice, Social Media & Neoliberalism
Green, J. (Author), Andermahr, S. (Supervisor), Braeuninger, R. (Supervisor), Ukaegbu, V. (Supervisor) & Campbell, P. (Supervisor), Oct 2019Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Admission patterns of paediatric patients aged 0-4 years diagnosed with respiratory conditions between Emergency Department (ED) and acute paediatrics and its relationship to zero-day admissions.
Wright, V. (Author), Harris, N. (Supervisor) & Beeson, P. (Supervisor), Jul 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Adolescent Males’ and Parents of Adolescent males’ Perceptions and experiences of being authentic.
Brasher, K. (Author), Banga, S. (Director of Studies), Salamino, F. (Supervisor) & Spencer, M. (Supervisor), 25 Mar 2025Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A holistic needs analysis of science doctoral students writing for publication in Algerian universities
Benlakhdar, N. E. H. (Author), Zhang, Q. (Supervisor), Kay, T. (Supervisor) & Burnapp, D. (Supervisor), 6 Dec 2023Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A mixed-methods investigation of evidence-based Lean Thinking practice to Kaizen academic processes for Private Higher Education Institutes in Singapore
Lim Chin Guan, (Author), Sarwar, D. (Supervisor), Hosseinian Far, A. (Supervisor) & Rangaswamy, E. (Supervisor), Jul 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Press/Media
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Hundreds of Northamptonshire school children given a taste of university life
Diaconu, V.-D. & Chen-Wilson, J.
30/01/24
1 Media contribution
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Teaching union president claims she suffered stroke partly due to Ofsted stress
Atkinson, L.
4/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Teaching union president claims she suffered stroke partly due to Ofsted stress
Atkinson, L.
4/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Penn State College of Medicine: Butler named surgical director of kidney transplant surgery at Hershey Medical Center
29/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Atkinson, L.
6/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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