A University Evolves The evolution of the University of Strathclyde is complex. It began in 1796 when John Anderson, Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University, left in his will instructions for 'a place of useful learning', a university open to everyone, regardless of gender or class. His vision was realised and Anderson's University opened its first premises in High Street, Glasgow, in late 1796. It moved to George Street and developed rapidly throughout the nineteenth century. By the 1890s, Anderson's University had become a major technological institution with a wide reputation for research and learning. Rapid expansion meant money was needed for a new building. A successful fundraising campaign by the governors of the time - stalwarts of Victorian Glasgow - resulted in the construction of the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College Building (now the Royal College Building) in George Street. When it opened in 1910, this was the largest building in Europe dedicated to technical education. Shortly afterwards, the institution was renamed the Royal Technical College. During the next 50 years, the College consolidated its reputation in technical education and research. Although it offered some courses in management, the bias was very much towards science and engineering. It was known for producing some of the best scientists and engineers of its time. In the late 50s and early 60s the institution wanted to broaden its activities. The College merged with the Scottish College of Commerce, which offered a wide range of business and arts subjects. Shortly afterwards, in 1964, the enlarged Royal College was granted the Royal Charter and became the University of Strathclyde. The next significant development was in 1993 when the University merged with Jordanhill College of Education, for many years Scotland's premier teacher training college. In addition to teacher training, the University's Faculty of Education, as it became, offers courses such as speech and language pathology, community arts, social work, sport and outdoor education. At the time of its Royal Charter in 1964, the University had around 4,000 full-time students and one block of buildings fronted by the Royal College. Today, Strathclyde is the third largest university in Scotland. It has 67 buildings over 500 acres of land. It teaches over 20,000 students in five faculties: Arts & Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Science and Strathclyde Business School. Taking account of distance learning, short course and continuing professional development and evening courses, Strathclyde provides courses for over 50,000 people each year, making it the UK's largest provider of postgraduate and professional education. Since its foundations over 200 years ago, the University has evolved and expanded, while remaining true to the vision of its founder - to be a place of useful learning for all. KEY DATES Anderson's Institution - 1796 Anderson's University - 1828 Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College - 1887 Royal Technical College - 1912 Royal College of Science and Technology - 1956 Merger with Scottish College of Commerce - 1964 University of Strathclyde - 1964 Merger with Jordanhill College of Education - 1993
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Glasgow 12noon, old Busbys Bar
Took place on 23rd Jun 2007 for members who left in the years 1986 - 1987
