Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology (CIRP) launched its new Academic Partnership with University of Northampton

Colombo Institute of Research and Psychology (CIRP) launched its new Academic Partnership with University of Northampton, a gold rated British university under the TEF (teaching excellence framework)

Dr Helen Poole, the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health and Society, University of Northampton and Dr Darshan Perera, Director–academic affairs, CIRP signed the agreement representing the respective organizations.

The excellence of the university is made eminent through global recognition of being awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) in 2017.

In the 2012 Guardian University League Table, the university was ranked first for ‘value added’ in UK. The university was awarded ‘The Outstanding HEI Supporting Social Entrepreneurship Award’ at the UnLtd/HEFCE ‘Dare to be Different’ national conference in June 2011, and has also been named the Midlands most ‘Enterprising University of the Year’ for both 2011 and 2012, in recognition of its work in social enterprise.

In February 2013, the university received international recognition for its commitment to social innovation and entrepreneurship by being designated a ‘Changemaker Campus’. Northampton is the first Changemaker Campus in the UK and joins a global network of 21 other Changemaker Campuses.

University of Northampton (UON) offers more than 900 undergraduate courses and postgraduate programs. 10,485 undergraduate students and 2,365 postgraduate students are currently enrolled at the University of Northampton.

UON is operates via two campuses: Park Campus and the Avenue Campus divided into four faculties: business and law; arts, science and technology; health and society and education and humanities. The university offers prestigious opportunities to its students, through a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, foundation degrees, and a variety of diplomas.

The University of Northampton is the proud owner of renowned centers for Children and Youth (childhood and Children’s Geographies) Transpersonal Psychology.

The University of Northampton’s mission is to transform lives and inspire change. With exciting, industry-relevant courses and excellent and passionate lecturers, it aims to ensure students’ time is fulfilling and enjoyable. Industry partnerships and a dedication to employability help graduates secure the roles they deserve.