Strathclyde

Posted August 2nd, 2007 by csc104
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John Anderson Campus 16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ Scotland United Kingdom Jordanhill Campus 76 Southbrae Drive Glasgow G13 1PP Scotland United Kingdom
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0141 552 4400
Website: 
http://www.strath.ac.uk
Brief history: 

The University of Strathclyde began in 1796 when John Anderson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, left instructions in his will for 'a place of useful learning' - a university open to everyone. His vision was realised when Anderson's University opened later the same year.

The University developed rapidly and, by the 1890s, had become a major technological institution with a wide reputation for research and learning. This success meant that money was needed for a new building. After a fundraising campaign by the governors, the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College Building - now the Royal College Building - was opened in George Street. Archive film of Glasgow & West of Scotland Technical College stone laying ceremony, Edward VII Laying Foundation Stone, 14th May 1903

Over the first half of the 20th century, the college developed its reputation for technical education and research. Although it offered some courses in management, the focus was on science and engineering. It was known for producing some of the best scientists and engineers of its time.

In the early 1960s the college broadened its activities by merging with the Scottish College of Commerce, which offered a wide range of business and arts subjects. In 1964, the enlarged Royal College was granted the Royal Charter and became the University of Strathclyde.