International appeal highlighted at University of Northampton
The UK’s Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister David Lidington recently visited The University of Northampton where he was given an insight into the advances being made in the support of international students at the college, including the British School of Leather Technology and the SITA Centre for Sustainable Wastes Management.
Mr Lidington was given a tour of the British School of Leather Technology, and the SITA Centre for Sustainable Wastes Management, where he was able to find out more about the university’s work with international partners around the world. Commenting on what he’s seen, he said, “I had no idea that Northampton has such a wealth of expertise on waste management and environmental issues.” He added, “The enthusiasm of the university’s students from all corners of the globe and their work shows they are developing some really innovative work. This includes supporting high-tech leather processing in developing economies and also addressing associated environmental issues. This is resulting in important practical applications both in Britain and other countries.”
Almost 1,000 overseas students from 100 countries — such as Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Italy and China — study at the university.
