Education has an extensive history in Northampton dating back to the 13th century whilst the University of Northampton has evolved from the beginning of the 20th century.
1924
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Northampton Technical College was established. The St George's Avenue building was opened by the Duke and Duchess of York in 1932. The School of Art opened in 1937.
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1972
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Margaret Thatcher opened the College of Education at Park Campus in 1972.
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1975
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Nene College was formed from the amalgamation of the College of Education, College of Technology and College of Art.
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1992
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Nene College transferred its further education provision to further education colleges in Northamptonshire and focused on higher education.
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1993
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Nene College incorporated St Andrew's School of Occupational Therapy and was granted undergraduate degree awarding powers.
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1994
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The Leathersellers College in London was integrated into Nene College.
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1997
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Sir Gordon Roberts College of Nursing and Midwifery was also incorporated into Nene College.
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1999
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Nene College became University College Northampton.
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2005
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The University of Northampton was established, having been awarded full university status and research degree awarding powers.
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