{"id":7752,"date":"2021-03-20T14:24:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-20T14:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/?p=7752"},"modified":"2021-03-20T15:24:12","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T15:24:12","slug":"setting-up-a-temporary-open-collaborate-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/2021\/03\/20\/setting-up-a-temporary-open-collaborate-link\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff guidance on setting up a temporary open Collaborate link"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li><strong>Background<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>With the current network problems, some staff and students may find it difficult to access NILE to engage in Collaborate sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a temporary measure during this time it is possible to setup an open Collaborate room which does not require any usernames or passwords to access. All those who click on the link will have presenter status (meaning they can share slides \/ audio and video). Normally the tutor will be the only presenter and students will be participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Naturally there may be problem distributing the links to students once generated and this may depend on the tutor being able to email students either within NILE or though links outside. The temporary links will not allow recordings or breakout rooms. These temporary rooms will expire at the end of the day on Friday 2<sup>nd<\/sup> April.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Guidance for those able to access NILE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If tutors still have access to NILE using the lower link to login:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"388\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/03\/image.png 388w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/03\/image-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then they can follow the guidance on the Collaborate guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/staff\/nile-guides\/collab-setup\">https:\/\/libguides.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/staff\/nile-guides\/collab-setup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a new Collaborate session by clicking \u201cCreate Session\u201d \u2013 give this session a name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on Guest access and then give the Guest role \u2013 Presenter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on \u201cNo end (open session)\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on Create and then click on the copy option to the right of the \u201cGuest link\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/03\/image-1.png 408w, https:\/\/blogs.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/03\/image-1-300x142.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The link that has been copied can now be used by everyone to access the session without any username \/ password or need to access NILE. They will just need to follow this link in their browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This temporary Collaborate room should be deleted once the network problems have been resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Guidance for those unable to access NILE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those unable to access NILE then please add your name to the shared document (link sent separately) to reserve a room. If all current rooms have been taken then please add your name to the bottom of the table and an open link will be generated for you. You can then use this link as an open classroom until the network problems have been resolved. Please follow the link sent separately to reserve \/ request an open room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: <em>The temporary links will not allow recordings or breakout rooms. These temporary rooms will expire at the end of the day on Friday 2<sup>nd<\/sup> April.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Informing students of the room you are using<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have obtained the address of a room then please follow the 2nd link which is included in your email to the form where you should enter your name, subject area and the room address that students should follow to gain access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Further help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staff needing further help should contact their Learning Technologist &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/staff\/nile-help\/who-is-my-learning-technologist\">https:\/\/libguides.northampton.ac.uk\/learntech\/staff\/nile-help\/who-is-my-learning-technologist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pasted below for those unable to access Libguides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology (FAST)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Subject Code<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Field<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><em><strong>Learning Technologist<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2DD<\/td><td>2D Design<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3DD<\/td><td>3D Design<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ACT<\/td><td>Drama<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ART<\/td><td>Fine Art<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CSY<\/td><td>Computer Systems<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DRA<\/td><td>Drama<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ENG<\/td><td>Engineering<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ENV<\/td><td>Environmental Science<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FSH<\/td><td>Fashion<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GEO<\/td><td>Geography<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HIS<\/td><td>History<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:belinda.green@northampton.ac.uk\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>JOU<\/td><td>Film Media and Communications<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LEA<\/td><td>Leather Technology<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LIF<\/td><td>Lift Engineering<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LIT<\/td><td>English<\/td><td><a href=\"mailto:belinda.green@northampton.ac.uk\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MED<\/td><td>Film Media and Communications<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MUS<\/td><td>Music<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PHO<\/td><td>Fine Art<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SLS<\/td><td>Sport, Exercise&nbsp;and Life Science<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SPM<\/td><td>Sport, Exercise&nbsp;and Life Science<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SPO<\/td><td>Sport and Exercise<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty of Business and Law (FBL)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject Code<\/strong><\/td><td><em><strong>Field<\/strong><\/em><\/td><td><em><strong>Learning Technologist<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ACC<\/td><td>Accounting and Finance<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/al-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al&nbsp;Holloway<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BSO<\/td><td>Business Systems and Operations<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BUS<\/td><td>International Strategy and Business<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/al-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al&nbsp;Holloway<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CJS<\/td><td>Criminal Justice Services<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CRI<\/td><td>Social Sciences<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DEV<\/td><td>Economics, International Relations and Development<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ECO<\/td><td>Economics, International Relations and Development<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FIN<\/td><td>Accounting and Finance<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/al-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al&nbsp;Holloway<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HRM<\/td><td>Human&nbsp;Resource Management and&nbsp;Organisational&nbsp;Behaviour<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IRD<\/td><td>Economics, International Relations and Development<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LAW<\/td><td>Law<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/al-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al&nbsp;Holloway<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LEI<\/td><td>Events, Tourism and Hospitality<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MKT<\/td><td>Marketing<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>STR<\/td><td>International Strategy and Business<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/al-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al&nbsp;Holloway<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty of Health, Education and Society (FHES)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject Code<\/strong><\/td><td><em><strong>Field<\/strong><\/em><\/td><td><em><strong>Learning Technologist<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EDU<\/td><td>Education Studies<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/belinda-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EYS<\/td><td>Early Years<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/belinda-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ITT<\/td><td>Initial Teacher Training<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/belinda-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MID<\/td><td>Midwifery<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NPR<\/td><td>Nursing<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/richard-byles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard&nbsp;Byles<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NUR<\/td><td>Nursing<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/richard-byles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard&nbsp;Byles<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OTH<\/td><td>Occupational Therapy<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/richard-byles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard&nbsp;Byles<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PDT<\/td><td>Professional Development and Training<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/belinda-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PHY<\/td><td>Physiotherapy<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/richard-byles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard&nbsp;Byles<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>POD<\/td><td>Podiatry<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PSC<\/td><td>Paramedic Science<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PSY<\/td><td>Psychology<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SEN<\/td><td>SEN and Inclusion<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/belinda-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SOC<\/td><td>Social Sciences<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SWK<\/td><td>Social Work<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation Study Framework (FSF)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject Code<\/strong><\/td><td><strong><em>Field<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td><em><strong>Learning Technologist<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>FDN<\/td><td>Foundation Study Framework<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/belinda-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Belinda Green<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Academic &amp; Professional Services Departments<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Department<\/strong><\/em><\/td><td><em><strong>Learning Technologist<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic Librarians<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic Partnerships Office<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/al-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Holloway<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apprenticeships<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/richard-byles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Richard&nbsp;Byles<\/a>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional Student Support and Inclusion Services Team (ASSIST)<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/al-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Holloway<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Changemaker Hub<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Educational Linguistics<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graduate School<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>International Office<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Placements Office<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research Support<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/cleo-cameron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cleo Cameron<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Staff Development<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/tim-guyett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tim&nbsp;Guyett<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Information Desk<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/liane-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liane&nbsp;Robinson<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Services<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/andy-stenhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andy&nbsp;Stenhouse<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Students&#8217; Union<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/directories\/people\/richard-byles\/\" target=\"_blank\" 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