A public university that gained university status in 2005, with roots in earlier colleges. Known for its focus on social enterprise, Changemaker initiatives, and modern Waterside campus.
Address: Waterside Campus, University Drive, Northampton, NN1 5PH, England, United Kingdom
Social Enterprise, Health and Social Care, Leather Technology
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Strong emphasis on social impact and enterprise (Ashoka U Changemaker Campus). Partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and social enterprises. Unique expertise in leather technology.
Research:
Applied research focused on social innovation, health, education, environmental sustainability, and creative industries. Niche strength in leather technology research.
Famous Alumnis:
Dallas Campbell, Felippe Oliveira Baptista, Bill Nighy (honorary)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
1600
Current students***:
12500
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
75000
Pros
Focus on social impact and Changemaker ethos, modern Waterside campus, supportive learning environment, TEF Gold.
Cons
Lower research profile than older universities, more regional focus, Northampton is a smaller town.
Best For
Students passionate about social impact, enterprise, or specific vocational areas like leather technology and podiatry, in a modern campus setting with a supportive ethos.
- Innovation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Practices
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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