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Why
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The Place of
Useful Learning
The
University of Strathclyde received its Royal Charter in 1964,
but its history goes back to 1796 when it was founded as
Anderson's Institution. Its founder, John Anderson, left
instruction in his will that a new higher education institution
be established - a place of useful learning. This ethos remains
true today, underpinning the industrially and commercially
relevant research being undertaken throughout the University.
Since 1964,
Strathclyde has grown to become Scotland's third largest
university. There are 22,000 full and part time students of whom
some 8,500 are postgraduate. In addition, some 34,000 people
take part in continuing education and professional development
programmes.
There are five
Faculties across two campuses: the city-centre John Anderson
Campus houses the Faculties of Arts & Social Sciences,
Engineering, Science, Strathclyde Business School and the Centre
for Lifelong Learning. In the west end of the city is the
Jordanhill Campus, set in parkland and home to the Faculty of
Education.
The University
employs 3,400 staff, of whom 1,250 are involved in academic
research and teaching. Annual income is around £150 million.
Research
Community
The
University provides education and training in research at four
levels:
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to Masters
students undertaking MRes degrees |
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as a
component of the taught MSc courses |
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to Doctoral
students doing research |
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at the
postdoctrol level to Research Fellows |
International Links
Strathclyde is a founder member of the European Consortium of
Innovative Universities. This consortium of 11 higher Education
Institutions from eight European countries comprises
organisations noted for their entreprise and provides access to
a European network of academic resources and innovative
opportunities. Postgraduate students from over 100 countries
come to study at Strathclyde, and staff maintain high-level
links around the world.
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