is a public university based in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. The University of Northampton was established in 1999 through the merger of several vocational colleges, and it was granted full university status in 2005. The university came in the top place for “value added” in the UK, according to the Guardian University League Table for 2012. In recognition of its work in social enterprise, the university received “The Outstanding HEI Supporting Social Entrepreneurship Award” at the UnLtd/HEFCE “Dare to be Different” national conference in June 2011. It has also been named the Midlands’ most “Enterprising University of the Year” for 2011 and 2012, respectively. The university was named a Global Innovation Hub in February 2013 in honor of its dedication to social innovation and entrepreneurship.