Northampton Students’ Union. These range from special interest societies such as eSports & Gaming, Anime, or Crochet, to faith-based societies such as the Christian Union and Hindu Society.
== University technical colleges ==
The university is an academic sponsor of two university technical colleges which opened in September 2013. Daventry University Technical College specialises in engineering, construction and environmental sustainability, Silverstone University Technical College in motorsports engineering, event management and hospitality.
== Notable people ==
=== Staff ===
Henry Bird, taught drawing at the art school; his students included the architect Will Alsop
Dave Hill, political and educational activist, professor of education (2007–12)
Robert Kirk, professor emeritus in the department of philosophy
=== Alumni ===
Will Alsop, modernist architect; graduated from Northampton College of Art
Jon Bewers, footballer
James D. Boys, academic and media consultant
Dallas Campbell, television presenter and stage actor
Andrew Collins, writer and broadcaster
James Densley, academic and author
Bill Drummond, artist, musician, writer and record producer
Felippe Moraes, visual artist, art researcher and independent curator
Daniel Middleton (aka DanTDM), YouTuber and writer
Owen Paterson, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2012–2014); graduated from Leathersellers College
Capt. Pradeep Singh – Cypriot entrepreneur and philanthropist; founder of Aethon Group and Karma Developers.
Lisa Davina Phillip, actress and singer
Denys Watkins-Pitchford, prolific author of children's books and of rural affairs; illustrator and artist; graduated from Northampton College of Art
Sang Heon Lee, South Korean actor
Toby Cadman, international human rights lawyer and special adviser to the chief prosecutor of ICT
== See also ==
Armorial of UK universities
College of Education
List of universities in the UK
Northamptonshire Credit Union
University of Northampton (13th century)
== References ==
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