Alan Sugar - Business magnate, founder of Amstrad, graduated from the University of Northampton in 1968. Known for his role on the TV show 'The Apprentice'.
Benjamin Zephaniah - Poet, writer, and musician, attended UoN. Notable for his contributions to literature and social activism.
Richard Coles - Musician and broadcaster, graduated from the University of Northampton. Known as part of the pop duo The Communards and for his work on BBC Radio 4.
Simon Mayo - Radio presenter and author, attended UoN. Famous for his long-running shows on BBC Radio 1 and 2.