University of Northampton- Northampton

About The University

University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH, United Kingdom

Based in Northampton, U.K., University of Northampton is one of the leading public universities. In 1924, Northampton Technical College was established and with constant evolution, University of Northampton was founded in 2005 after the amalgamation of a host of training colleges. In the same year, it gained research degree awarding powers as well as full university status. It is also amongst those few universities, which have been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), apart from being the foremost university in the country to be awarded with the title of 'Changemaker Campus' in the year 2012. Equipped with contemporary facilities, the university opened a new £330 million campus in 2018, named Waterside.

The University of Northampton also offers conferencing and business facilities through different centers, namely The University of Northampton Innovation Centre, iCon Environmental Innovation Centre, Sunley Hotel and Portfolio Innovation Centre. In addition, the university also offers accommodation facilities to the students, who are equipped with 24*7 security and network access. The university also takes pride in its Schools Engagement Team and Schools and Colleges Liaison Team, which regularly organize different activities to inspire and motivate youngsters. In April 2016, the university also joined hands with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation and Northamptonshire County Council in order to launch a new venture namely 'First for Wellbeing'.

Located in the beautiful town of Northampton, which is well-known for historic sites and museums, teaching at the University of Northampton is taken care by four faculties in total, namely Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology, Faculty of Health and Society, Faculty of Business and Law and Faculty of Education and Humanities.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in diverse streams, apart from organizing different tutorials and seminars for comprehensive development of the students. In addition, on an annual basis, over 1000 international students from more than 100 different countries enroll themselves with the University of Northampton for pursuing diverse courses. The university offers various job opportunities in segments like administration, academic and information technology.

The university has a notable list of alumni, some of which are Andrew Collins (broadcaster and writer), Dallas Campbell (stage actor and television presenter), Jane Garvey (radio presenters), Dan Roan (Sports Editor with BBC) Jon Bewers (footballer), Daniel Middleton (writer and YouTuber), Lisa Davina Phillip (singer and actor), Felippe Moraes (independent curator, visual artist and art researcher), James D. Boys (academic and media consultant) and Will Alsop ( modernist architect).

 

Other Details:

Name	University of Northampton- Northampton
Country	Australia
Address	University Dr, Northampton NN1 5PH, United Kingdom
Email	study@northampton.ac.uk
Phone	01604 735500
Website	Website
Established Year	2005
Ranking	# 105
Total Students	12850
International Student Website	Link
Wikipedia Link	Link