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University of Liverpool

The University of Liverpool is a public research university located in the city of Liverpool, England. Founded in 1881 as University College Liverpool, it became a constituent college of the federal Victoria University in 1884. It gained its own Royal Charter in 1903, allowing it to award its own degrees. The university is a founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration.

History

The University of Liverpool was established in 1881 as University College Liverpool, admitting its first students in 1882. It was part of the federal Victoria University from 1884 until 1903, when it received its own Royal Charter. The university has a long history of pioneering research and teaching, with notable achievements in various fields.

Campus

The main campus is located in the heart of Liverpool, with a number of historic and modern buildings. The Victoria Building, completed in 1892, is one of the university's most iconic structures and now houses the Victoria Gallery & Museum. The Foundation Building is another significant building on campus, serving as the administrative center.

The university has invested in modern facilities, including the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, which houses the Tung Auditorium, and the state-of-the-art Sports Centre. The campus also features the Quadrangle, a central green space surrounded by academic buildings.

Academics

The University of Liverpool offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. It is organized into three faculties: the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The university is known for its research output and has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.

Research

The university is renowned for its research, particularly in the fields of health, science, and engineering. It is home to several research institutes and centers, including the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, and the Materials Innovation Factory. The university's research has had a significant impact on society, contributing to advancements in medicine, technology, and the environment.

Notable Alumni

The University of Liverpool has produced many notable alumni, including:

Charles Scott Sherrington, Nobel Prize-winning neurophysiologist.
Charles Glover Barkla, Nobel Prize-winning physicist.
Helen Marnie, musician and lead singer of the band Ladytron.
Barham Salih, President of Iraq.
Tung Chee Hwa, first Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

Related Pages

Gallery

University of Liverpool logo

University of Liverpool logo
Victoria Building
Quadrangle
Foundation Building
Yoko Ono Lennon Centre
Abercromby Square
Reilly Building
Liverpool 10 Years
XJTLU campus
Crown Place
Sports Centre
Helen Marnie
Barham Salih
Tung Chee Hwa
Charles Scott Sherrington
Charles Glover Barkla

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-'''University of Liverpool''' is a [[public university]] located in the city of [[Liverpool]], [[England]]. Founded as a college in 1881, it gained its royal charter in 1903 with the ability to award degrees and is also known to be one of the six original '[[red brick]]' civic universities. It comprises three faculties organised into 35 departments and schools. It is a founding member of the [[Russell Group]], the [[N8 Group]] for research collaboration and the [[university management school]] is [[AACSB]] accredited.
+== University of Liverpool ==
+The '''University of Liverpool''' is a public research university located in the city of [[Liverpool]], [[England]]. Founded in 1881 as University College Liverpool, it became a constituent college of the federal [[Victoria University]] in 1884. It gained its own Royal Charter in 1903, allowing it to award its own degrees. The university is a founding member of the [[Russell Group]] of research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration.
 == History ==
-The University of Liverpool was established in 1881 as University College Liverpool. In 1884, it became part of the federal [[Victoria University]]. Following a Royal Charter and Act of Parliament in 1903, it became an independent university, the University of Liverpool, with the right to confer its own degrees.
+The University of Liverpool was established in 1881 as University College Liverpool, admitting its first students in 1882. It was part of the federal Victoria University from 1884 until 1903, when it received its own Royal Charter. The university has a long history of pioneering research and teaching, with notable achievements in various fields.
 == Campus ==
-The main university campus is located in the northeastern part of the city centre. The university has a total of 192 buildings, including the [[Victoria Building]] which houses the [[Victoria Gallery & Museum]]. A second campus in [[London]] operates primarily for professional business degree courses.
+The main campus is located in the heart of Liverpool, with a number of historic and modern buildings. The [[Victoria Building]], completed in 1892, is one of the university's most iconic structures and now houses the Victoria Gallery & Museum. The [[Foundation Building]] is another significant building on campus, serving as the administrative center.
+The university has invested in modern facilities, including the [[Yoko Ono Lennon Centre]], which houses the Tung Auditorium, and the state-of-the-art [[Sports Centre]]. The campus also features the [[Quadrangle]], a central green space surrounded by academic buildings.
 == Academics ==
-The University of Liverpool offers more than 230 first degree courses across 103 subjects. Its five Nobel Laureates include the physician [[Sir Ronald Ross]] and physicist [[Joseph Rotblat]]. The university's research partnerships include collaborations with [[Unilever]], [[AstraZeneca]], and [[Rolls-Royce plc]].
+The University of Liverpool offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. It is organized into three faculties: the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Science and Engineering. The university is known for its research output and has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies.
+== Research ==
+The university is renowned for its research, particularly in the fields of health, science, and engineering. It is home to several research institutes and centers, including the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, and the Materials Innovation Factory. The university's research has had a significant impact on society, contributing to advancements in medicine, technology, and the environment.
+== Notable Alumni ==
+The University of Liverpool has produced many notable alumni, including:
-== Student life ==
+* [[Charles Scott Sherrington]], Nobel Prize-winning neurophysiologist.
+* [[Charles Glover Barkla]], Nobel Prize-winning physicist.
+* [[Helen Marnie]], musician and lead singer of the band Ladytron.
+* [[Barham Salih]], President of Iraq.
+* [[Tung Chee Hwa]], first Chief Executive of Hong Kong.
-The [[Liverpool Guild of Students]] is the students' union for the University of Liverpool. The union is affiliated with the [[National Union of Students]] and hosts the annual [[Liverpool Comedy Festival]].
+== Related Pages ==
-== Notable alumni ==
+* [[Russell Group]]
+* [[Victoria University]]
+* [[Liverpool]]
-Notable alumni of the University of Liverpool include poet [[Carol Ann Duffy]], former Chief Justice of India [[Lalit Mohan Sharma]], and former CEO of [[AstraZeneca]], [[David Brennan]].
+== Gallery ==
-{{UK-university-stub}}
+<gallery>
+File:University_of_Liverpool_logo.svg|University of Liverpool logo
+File:Victoria_Building,_University_of_Liverpool_2019.jpg|Victoria Building
+File:Quadrangle,_University_of_Liverpool_(2).jpg|Quadrangle
+File:Foundation_Building,_University_of_Liverpool.jpg|Foundation Building
+File:Yoko_Ono_Lennon_Centre,_University_of_Liverpool.jpg|Yoko Ono Lennon Centre
+File:Abercromby_Square,_Liverpool.jpg|Abercromby Square
+File:Reilly_Building_corner.jpg|Reilly Building
+File:Liverpool_10_Years.png|Liverpool 10 Years
+File:XJTLU_campus_2013.JPG|XJTLU campus
+File:Crown_Place,_University_of_Liverpool.png|Crown Place
+File:SportsCentreLivUni08.jpg|Sports Centre
+File:Helen_Marnie_1.jpg|Helen Marnie
+File:Barham_Salih_conducts_a_press_conference_in_the_Pentagon_on_Sept._14,_2006.jpg|Barham Salih
+File:Tung_Chee_Hwa_(Feb_2011).jpg|Tung Chee Hwa
+File:Prof._Charles_Scott_Sherrington.jpg|Charles Scott Sherrington
+File:Charles_Glover_Barkla_01.jpg|Charles Glover Barkla
+</gallery>
-[[Category:Universities in England]]
+[[Category:University of Liverpool]]
 [[Category:Russell Group]]
-[[Category:Education in Liverpool]]
 [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1881]]
-[[Category:1881 establishments in England]]
+[[Category:Universities in England]]