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University of Northampton climbs 39 places in the Complete University Guide 2014 rankings
Monday 29th April 2013
The University of Northampton is the ‘highest climber’ in today’s Complete University Guide rankings, jumping a massive 39 places to number 62 in the UK.
Board of Governors of the University of Northampton approves the next phase of development for new Waterside Campus
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Today, Wednesday 22 May 2013, the Board of Governors of the University of Northampton agreed to proceed further with proposals for the development of an exciting new Waterside campus.
Investing in staff and students: Santander and the University of Northampton
Monday 20th May 2013
The University of Northampton held an event recently for Santander student and staff scholarship recipients to meet with colleagues from the University and from Santander.
UN students assist Northampton Saints Rugby Club at open day
Wednesday 15th May 2013
The University of Northampton and the Northampton Saints Rugby club are already taking full advantage of their recent partnership agreement.
University of Northampton launches first online chat event
Wednesday 24th April 2013
The University hosted an online chat room event on Tuesday 23 April, aimed at applicants around the world holding conditional and unconditional offers who had not yet visited the campus.
The University of Northampton shortlisted in Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013
Thursday 18th April 2013
The University of Northampton is proud to have been shortlisted for the Outstanding Leadership and Management Team category of the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013.
UN to host first ever Graduation ceremony in Hong Kong this weekend
Thursday 21st March 2013
On Sunday 24 March, The University of Northampton will host its first ever graduation ceremony in Hong Kong.
Dr Bike! Bike check and repairs drop-in at both campuses
Thursday 14th March 2013
Dr Bike will be visiting both campuses next week, offering staff and students a free bike check-up!
Delegates from 14 countries attend UN social enterprise conference
Thursday 7th March 2013
Over 250 people from 14 countries were at Kettering Conference Centre on 4 and 5 March for the University’s major conference of 2013, ‘Growing Successful Social Enterprise: Lessons and Opportunities’.
STEM Ambassadors use dinosaurs to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Tuesday 5th March 2013
The University of Northampton’s STEM Ambassadors recently held a workshop focusing on ways to improve their skills when working with young people.
Rev Richard Coles to deliver the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy’s Spring Public Lecture
Wednesday 27th February 2013
The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is hosting its Spring Public Lecture: Servant of Two Masters, which will focus on the perils and opportunities of working in both the church and the media on Monday 4 March.
Midlands Enterprising University of the Year for the second year running
Tuesday 5th February 2013
The University of Northampton has been named as the Midlands Enterprising University of the Year for the second year at a recent awards ceremony.
Park library refurbishment: have your say!
Monday 4th February 2013
The library at Park Campus will undergo its final stages of refurbishment over the summer, with a 10-week programme of works.
Things are hotting up for Northampton Business School
Friday 1st February 2013
Graduate Ben Rogers was inspired by the way advertising agency Leo Burnett created a graduate incubator agency, building on this idea he approached the Northampton Business School.
Anglia TV unearth China’s Forgotten Kingdom at the University of Northampton
Friday 25th January 2013
This week Anglia TV visited the University of Northampton to film staff and students talking about their trip to China for a documentary.
Dragons Den entrepreneur launches University design competition
Wednesday 16th January 2013
BA English and Philosophy graduate and star of Dragons Den, Joe Smith, yesterday (15 January) met current students at the University of Northampton.
University invites students, staff and public to free Holocaust Memorial Day event
Wednesday 16th January 2013
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2013, the University of Northampton will once again play host to one of the largest educational and commemorative gatherings in Britain.
Honourable MP from Nepali Congress takes a tour of the University
Tuesday 15th January 2013
The University of Northampton hosted visitors from Naaya Aaayaam Multi-disciplinary Institute (NAMI), a private Higher Education institute in Nepal this week.
University’s iCon shortlisted for prestigious architecture award
Monday 14th January 2013
The University of Northampton’s energy efficient iCon building in Daventry reached the top 10 shortlist for the commercial sector in the World Architecture News (WAN) awards 2012.
The National Student Survey 2013 is now live
Wednesday 9th January 2013
Calling all undergraduates! The National Student Survey (NSS) 2013 is now live.
Media statement: Transact Security Induction Training Day
Thursday 13th December 2012
The University of Northampton has officially confirmed that it has no knowledge of an induction course hosted by Transact Security that claims their training sessions are being held at either campus.
£330m University Development Agreed
Friday 23rd November 2012
A landmark deal has been agreed that could see the University of Northampton move to a new £330m campus in Northampton Town Centre.
£50m to support existing and new facilities
Thursday 18th October 2012
The University of Northampton has secured a £50million finance package to support a major refurbishment programme of campus facilities and to develop a new halls of residence.
University of Northampton support for new Innovation Cube
Monday 16th July 2012
A landmark glass building in the heart of the new Northampton Enterprise Zone could be part funded and fully operated by The University of Northampton.
Monday 29th April 2013
The University of Northampton is the ‘highest climber’ in today’s Complete University Guide rankings, jumping a massive 39 places to number 62 in the UK.
Board of Governors of the University of Northampton approves the next phase of development for new Waterside Campus
Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Today, Wednesday 22 May 2013, the Board of Governors of the University of Northampton agreed to proceed further with proposals for the development of an exciting new Waterside campus.
Investing in staff and students: Santander and the University of Northampton
Monday 20th May 2013
The University of Northampton held an event recently for Santander student and staff scholarship recipients to meet with colleagues from the University and from Santander.
UN students assist Northampton Saints Rugby Club at open day
Wednesday 15th May 2013
The University of Northampton and the Northampton Saints Rugby club are already taking full advantage of their recent partnership agreement.
University of Northampton launches first online chat event
Wednesday 24th April 2013
The University hosted an online chat room event on Tuesday 23 April, aimed at applicants around the world holding conditional and unconditional offers who had not yet visited the campus.
The University of Northampton shortlisted in Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013
Thursday 18th April 2013
The University of Northampton is proud to have been shortlisted for the Outstanding Leadership and Management Team category of the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013.
UN to host first ever Graduation ceremony in Hong Kong this weekend
Thursday 21st March 2013
On Sunday 24 March, The University of Northampton will host its first ever graduation ceremony in Hong Kong.
Dr Bike! Bike check and repairs drop-in at both campuses
Thursday 14th March 2013
Dr Bike will be visiting both campuses next week, offering staff and students a free bike check-up!
Delegates from 14 countries attend UN social enterprise conference
Thursday 7th March 2013
Over 250 people from 14 countries were at Kettering Conference Centre on 4 and 5 March for the University’s major conference of 2013, ‘Growing Successful Social Enterprise: Lessons and Opportunities’.
STEM Ambassadors use dinosaurs to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Tuesday 5th March 2013
The University of Northampton’s STEM Ambassadors recently held a workshop focusing on ways to improve their skills when working with young people.
Rev Richard Coles to deliver the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy’s Spring Public Lecture
Wednesday 27th February 2013
The Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is hosting its Spring Public Lecture: Servant of Two Masters, which will focus on the perils and opportunities of working in both the church and the media on Monday 4 March.
Midlands Enterprising University of the Year for the second year running
Tuesday 5th February 2013
The University of Northampton has been named as the Midlands Enterprising University of the Year for the second year at a recent awards ceremony.
Park library refurbishment: have your say!
Monday 4th February 2013
The library at Park Campus will undergo its final stages of refurbishment over the summer, with a 10-week programme of works.
Things are hotting up for Northampton Business School
Friday 1st February 2013
Graduate Ben Rogers was inspired by the way advertising agency Leo Burnett created a graduate incubator agency, building on this idea he approached the Northampton Business School.
Anglia TV unearth China’s Forgotten Kingdom at the University of Northampton
Friday 25th January 2013
This week Anglia TV visited the University of Northampton to film staff and students talking about their trip to China for a documentary.
Dragons Den entrepreneur launches University design competition
Wednesday 16th January 2013
BA English and Philosophy graduate and star of Dragons Den, Joe Smith, yesterday (15 January) met current students at the University of Northampton.
University invites students, staff and public to free Holocaust Memorial Day event
Wednesday 16th January 2013
To mark Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2013, the University of Northampton will once again play host to one of the largest educational and commemorative gatherings in Britain.
Honourable MP from Nepali Congress takes a tour of the University
Tuesday 15th January 2013
The University of Northampton hosted visitors from Naaya Aaayaam Multi-disciplinary Institute (NAMI), a private Higher Education institute in Nepal this week.
University’s iCon shortlisted for prestigious architecture award
Monday 14th January 2013
The University of Northampton’s energy efficient iCon building in Daventry reached the top 10 shortlist for the commercial sector in the World Architecture News (WAN) awards 2012.
The National Student Survey 2013 is now live
Wednesday 9th January 2013
Calling all undergraduates! The National Student Survey (NSS) 2013 is now live.
Media statement: Transact Security Induction Training Day
Thursday 13th December 2012
The University of Northampton has officially confirmed that it has no knowledge of an induction course hosted by Transact Security that claims their training sessions are being held at either campus.
£330m University Development Agreed
Friday 23rd November 2012
A landmark deal has been agreed that could see the University of Northampton move to a new £330m campus in Northampton Town Centre.
£50m to support existing and new facilities
Thursday 18th October 2012
The University of Northampton has secured a £50million finance package to support a major refurbishment programme of campus facilities and to develop a new halls of residence.
University of Northampton support for new Innovation Cube
Monday 16th July 2012
A landmark glass building in the heart of the new Northampton Enterprise Zone could be part funded and fully operated by The University of Northampton.