The University of Bolton is based on a modern, compact, town-centre campus, which has seen big investment in the past 10 years.

Students are at the heart of everything it does and it focuses on providing a first-class student experience, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes for their lives and careers.

To ensure the best experience for its students, the university looks after its workforce. Whatever area staff work in, whether its academic, professional, facilities or administration, each person’s role is as important as another's and integral to the university group’s success.

The University ensures that staff and students are supported. Alliance Learning, which is part of the group, provides mental health first aid and mental health, wellbeing and resilience training to all staff. Free exercise sessions, including swimming and pilates, are offered at the Jason Kenny Centre, on campus.

The University traces its educational roots all the way back to 1824, when it opened as one of the first mechanics’ institutes.

Bolton was granted university status in 2005. It has a global student body of about 11,000, including all campuses and affiliates, employing more than 800 people. Its turnover is £83 million, and £110 million for the group, which includes Bolton College, Alliance Learning and the Anderton Centre.