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As one of the few universities to be ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), we know that sharing knowledge, supporting creativity, and striving to make a positive difference will change the future. What motivates us is the drive to help people make the changes that will transform their lives – people like you. We are one of the youngest universities in the UK, but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That is why we were the first university in the UK to be named a Changemaker Campus in 2012. We want to break the mold of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect how you learn rather than how you are expected to learn. Join us, and you will be one of the first students through the doors of our Waterside Campus. Perhaps you want to study for a degree to kick-start your career or take it to the next level? Maybe you are passionate about a subject that has grabbed your interest and wants to learn every detail you can? Maybe you want to change the world for the better? Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do. We want to ensure that your experience studying with us enables you to transform your life and others, too, no matter how great or small this may be. View full university

The Williston Northampton School promotes excellence and achievement in and out of the classroom and values individual expression to create an authentic, diverse, and dynamic community. Williston believes responsibility begins with personal integrity, and we encourage our community to embrace the diversity of thought. Williston students are empathetic and collaborative learners and seek at all times to live and work with purpose, passion, and integrity. As an independent school that draws students from across the country and around the world, we recognize that diversity and inclusion promote cross-cultural dialogue, expose students to a deeper and broader swath of humanity, and, ultimately, make our community stronger. We commit to welcoming to this community all segments of society, including members of all racial and ethnic identities, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities, abilities, ages, and socio-economic statuses. At Williston, we have laid a foundation that calls for respectful communication, deliberate choices that promote diversity and inclusion both in admissions and in hiring, and frequent activities that work toward equity in the school setting and beyond, such as Community Identity Discussions, an annual Why Not Speak Day, and guest speakers that highlight social justice. Our diversity and inclusion work is also tied to our curriculum, where we endeavor to include multiple perspectives in all disciplines. We believe a diverse and inclusive community helps prepare students for success as they move into college and onto their professional lives. In the 21st century, preparing for college success and beyond means learning how to take full advantage of available technology. Our Curricular Technology Program (CTP) teaches students how to use technology thoughtfully to communicate, solve problems, and think critically. With the Microsoft Surface Pro as the centerpiece, the CTP encompasses software, such as the note-taking program OneNote Veracross, the school’s learning management system, and training, support, and innovation from our Academic Technology Team. Our rigorous academic environment offers a balance of structure and freedom, designed to help students develop excellent study skills, writing, and critical thinking, along with an ambitious intellectual curiosity. Our class sizes are small (average size of 12), and our course selection is large (155 courses with 49 designated as Honors or APs)—so you can think big! Williston’s college search process is highly personalized. Beginning early in your junior year, you will frequently meet with your counselor to talk about your goals, values, ideals, and interests. Classroom sessions and workshops provide you and your family with crucial information at the appropriate time. As we teach you about college admissions, we also foster self-awareness and independent thinking so that you can effectively determine which colleges are uniquely suited to you. At Williston, we take the arts seriously. Our facilities are state-of-the-art, and our faculty members are practicing musicians, actors, and visual artists who bring their talents and experience to their classrooms and studios. All Williston students take at least three trimesters of art classes. Other unique programs include our Arts Concentration, Grum Project visiting artists program, Arts Walk, and professional art gallery. View full school