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Thames Polytechnic 

University of Greenwich
the University of Greenwich logo
Motto: "To learn, to do, to achieve."
Established: 1992
Chancellor: Lord Hart of Chilton[1]
Vice-Chancellor: Tessa Blackstone
Students: 24,915[2]
Undergraduates: 17,990[2]
Postgraduates: 6,925[2]
Location: Greenwich Campus, London, Avery Hill Campus, London, Medway Campus, Kent
Website: http://www.gre.ac.uk

The University of Greenwich is a "post-1992 university" located in the London Borough of Greenwich.

The main campus (Maritime Greenwich) is situated on the south bank of the Thames in central Greenwich, on the grounds of the old Royal Naval College. The old Royal Naval College is part of the Maritime Greenwich UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designed as a naval hospital in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren.

Further campuses are located at Medway and at Avery Hill in Eltham South East London.

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History

Statue of George II in the Grand Square of the University, with the dome above the Chapel entrance to the left. The Queen's House and Royal Greenwich Observatory are visible in the background
Statue of George II in the Grand Square of the University, with the dome above the Chapel entrance to the left. The Queen's House and Royal Greenwich Observatory are visible in the background
The Old Royal Naval College with Queen's House (behind the statue) and the Royal Observatory
The Old Royal Naval College with Queen's House (behind the statue) and the Royal Observatory
The Maritime Campus
The Maritime Campus

The history of the University dates back to 1890, when Woolwich Polytechnic was founded. In 1970, Woolwich Polytechnic merged with various other higher education institutions to form Thames Polytechnic. In the following years, Dartford College (1976), Avery Hill College (1985), Garnett College (1987) and parts of Goldsmiths College and the City of London College (1988) were incorporated, extending the range of subjects taught considerably.

In 1992, Thames Polytechnic was granted university status by the Major government (together with various other polytechnics) and renamed University of Greenwich.

Teaching and research

As a post-1992 university, Greenwich focuses on teaching and training. It has particular strengths in business studies through its Business School, in education, training and lifelong learning through its School of Education and Training, and in computing, information systems and multimedia technology through the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. In 2005 it ranked 16th (out of 86) for media studies in The Guardian's rankings.[3] It also has strong links with further education colleges in the Thames Gateway area, including Bexley College and North West Kent College, and plays a leading regional role in training teachers, nurses and social care professionals. In addition, since taking over the UKs only specialist lecturer training college (Garnett College) it has become a major centre for training further education lecturers. It also includes Greenwich Maritime Institute, a freestanding department in the university with strong links in the maritime business community, teaching maritime policy and management and maritime history.

In March 2005 it was announced that Greenwich would be one of three British universities charging less than the £3000-per-year limit to be introduced from academic year 2006. After consultation with students, Greenwich will charge £2,500 for its undergraduate courses. Vice-chancellor Baroness Blackstone said this was "a reflection of our wish to attract students from a wide range of backgrounds".[4]

Greenwich also houses some first-class research and consultancy, notably in architecture, landscape architecture, employment relations, fire safety, natural resources, social network analysis, education, training, educational leadership and public services.

Partner Institutions

Bird College

Bird College is a specialist dance and performing arts college based in Sidcup, Kent. Graduate destinations include West End and Broadway theatre, dance companies, music, film and television. The college's founder Doreen Bird, was awarded an honorary MA by the University in 1999 and Tony Clayton, a former Dean of the University, currently serves as Chairman of the college's Board of Directors.

  • Foundation Degree in Creative Industries: Acting
  • BA (Hons): Dance & Theatre Performance
  • MA by Research: Dance and Musical Theatre

ALRA

The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts is a specialist drama college based in Wandsworth, London. Graduate destinations include West End theatre, film and television.

  • BA (Hons): Acting
  • MA: Professional Acting
  • Foundation Degree: Stage Management & Technical Theatre

Other

  • Bexley College
  • Bromley College
  • Canterbury College
  • European School of Osteopathy
  • Greenwich Community College
  • Hadlow College
  • Lewisham College
  • North West Kent College
  • Orpington College
  • South Xrub Centre
  • West Kent College

Notable Alumni

Amongst the alumni of the University of Greenwich (or other institutions that now fall under that banner) are:

Fortune-West, Reynolds and Bedingfield left their courses prior to graduation.

References

  1. ^ "Public Relations - Lord Hart Appointed as Chancellor". University of Greenwich (2008-01-21). Retrieved on 2008-04-15.
  2. ^ a b c "Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2006/07" (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet). Higher Education Statistics Agency. Retrieved on 2008-04-09.
  3. ^ University guide | EducationGuardian.co.uk
  4. ^ "Doing it differently". EducationGuardian.co.uk. The Guardian (2005-03-18). Retrieved on 2007-08-05.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Alumni Profiles A-L". University of Greenwich. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  6. ^ "Rev John Behr". St. Vladimir's. Retrieved on 2008-02-12.
  7. ^ "In Memory of Siobhan Dowd". English Pen. Retrieved on 2008-02-06.
  8. ^ "24-7prayer.com". 24-7Prayer.com. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  9. ^ "ZoomInfo Web Profile: Patrick Harrington". ZoomInfo. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  10. ^ "ZoomInfo Web Profile: Sammy Lee". ZoomInfo. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h "Alumni Profiles M-Z". University of Greenwich. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  12. ^ "Step Aside Men, Women IT Experts Coming Through". Islam Online. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  13. ^ "In Depth - Klaxons". Celebrity Spy. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.
  14. ^ "Dave Rowntree". NNDB. Retrieved on 2007-08-19.

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