Café Scientifique – Single mothers

The Beehive Harborough Rd, Northampton

Single mothers, stigma and online dating: an FRDA exploration of modern relationships in the digital world. Thursday 13th November 2025, 5.00 – 6.30pm The Beehive Harborough Rd, Northampton NN2 8LR September’s Café Scientifique is presented by Sarah Ibordor a Psychology PhD student at The University of Northampton with a background in Social Work and Social Sciences. https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/centre-for-health-sciences-and-services-chss/ This talk will examine Declan’s work with Northampton’s Active Quarter and the partnership of local people and organisations. This talk will examine Sarah’s research around single mothers, stigma and online dating.? Modern relationships are increasingly influenced by the digital world and its content, which in itself is a rapidly evolving landscape.  The rise, development and popularity of dating apps has created limitless options in regards to connecting with people, with the potential of developing a romantic connection. The practical implications of this have seen an abundance of possibility although also the capacity for deception and a paradox of choice.  Within the demographic of single mothers who are seeking a romantic partner, the historical stigma, which remains present was explored within the research study through semi structured interviews.? We look forward to welcoming you. Refreshments available to purchase.

Café Scientifique

The Beehive Harborough Rd, Northampton

Description Let’s go to the park – why greenspaces are important for Northampton’s residents. Thursday 18th September 2025, 5.00 – 6.30pm The Beehive Harborough Rd, Northampton NN2 8LR September’s Café Scientifique is presented by Dr Declan Ryan, Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health at The University of Northampton https://www.northampton.ac.uk/research/research-institutes-and-centres/centre-for-health-sciences-and-services-chss/ Detailed Description This talk will examine Declan’s work with Northampton’s Active Quarter and the partnership of local people and organisations. Our parks have seen a decline in public funding over the past decade even though they are a vital place to support our local communities. To promote Northampton’s Parks, Northampton’s Active Quarter was formed as a partnership to make our greenspaces easier and more enjoyable to use. Collectively, the partnership has secured over £1,000,000 of funding for our local parks. Declan, from the University of Northampton, will talk about the partnership and how they are working with residents to make sure parks have a prominent role in peoples’ lives for years to come. Refreshments available to purchase.

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