Dr Alison Hulme, an Associate Professor at the University of Northampton, talks about her life and career, and her varied research and publication interests, borne of a ceaseless curiosity into people and culture. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alison-hulme-4a906116/

Originally Broadcast 22nd Feb on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Economist Marco Gundermann, Head of Economics at the University of Northampton, shares his latest thinking on the economy and government policy, and gives details of a recent personal accolade following his appointment to an important national panel task with reviewing the teaching of economic at universities throughout the UK. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-gundermann-43289b89/

Originally Broadcast 22nd Feb on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Susan Rose of Susan Rose China is a talented artist, who trained at the the Central School of Art and Design in London. Inspired by the beauty of nature which reflects in her work, she discusses her business and vocation in life, coping with Covid and her hopes for the coming Jubilee year. See https://www.susanrosechina.co.uk/

Originally Broadcast 8th Feb on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Next Generation, an innovative initiative of the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, brings together young professionals in the county to meet and discuss career and business issues in a safe place, helping to prepare them for effective networking and career management. In this episode Adrian talks to the Next Gen Chair Hannah Brady of The Brady Creative, and three of her new committee members - Nina Gandy of the Cynthia Spencer charity, Imran Ilias of Wilson Browne solicitors and Jamie Cochrane of PBC Business Recovery & Insolvency Practitioners. See https://www.northants-chamber.co.uk/who-we-are/next-generation-chamber

Originally Broadcast 8th Feb on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Guest editor, Ivna Reic, chats to Claire Drakeley, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the BA Events Management programme, about her 'side hustle' 80% Awesome, drawing on Lean Agile principles to manage personal effectiveness. Visit https://80percentawesome.co.uk/ for more details of workshops and resources available. 

Originally broadcast 15th Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

In this follow-up conversation, guest editor Ivna Reic, delves deeper into challenges and opportunities for the place branding of Northamptonshire, and the implications for policy making to drive this agenda forward. The conversation is based on Dr Shalini Bisani's doctoral research project.

Originally broadcast 15th Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Guest editor, Ivna Reic talks to Anna Borley-Russell and Alan Lovell, Senior Lecturers and Programme Leaders for Tourism programmes at the University of Northampton, about how they incorporate Sustainable Development Goals into the programme curricula.

Originally broadcast 15th Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Jon Thorpe, founder and MD and Connor Slasberg, Technology Consultant of ACS Office Solutions, share an upbeat interview talking about the culture and community spirit that drives its success - with a holistic approach to its client's working environment - a fascinating and impressive into a fast-growing company. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonthorpe1/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorslasberg/ and https://www.acs365.co.uk/our-values/

Originally broadcast 1st Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

Ting Fang, based in Shanghai and her mum Ling Shen from Xi'an report on their Chinese New Year holiday in Hainan, an island province of China known for its tropical climate and beach resorts, along with their love of the UK - and a desire to return after such good memories when Ting did her Masters in International Business in London. Anyone looking for a competent Mandarin speaking IT project manager?! See https://www.linkedin.com/in/ting-fang-07444a101/

Originally broadcast 1st Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio

The University of Northampton's Assistant Director for International Marketing Thomas Zhang discusses his job, the challenges of Covid and tells us how he and his family are celebrating the Chinese New Year here in Northampton. See https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-zhang-856119122/ and https://www.northampton.ac.uk/directories/people/z-thomaszhang/

Originally broadcast 1st Feb 2022 on Open4Business on NLive Radio