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 1890 Founded as Woolwich Polytechnic, the second UK polytechnic  1892 First CGLI Certificate awarded  1894 Part-time day courses in association with the Ministry of War (Woolwich Arsenal)  1907 Institute with Recognised Teachers in the University of London  1935 First sandwich courses in the UK with the Ministry of War  1969 Amalgamated with parts of Hammersmith College of Art and Building  1970 Thames Polytechnic established. One of the first "new" polytechnics  1976 Incorporated Dartford College  1985 Incorporated Avery Hill College  1987 Incorporated Garnett College  1988 Incorporated some science courses from Goldsmiths College. Incorporated  some science courses from City of London Polytechnic  1992 University of Greenwich  1993 Incorporated Thames College of Health Care Studies  1996 Incorporated Natural Resources Institute (NRI) and established campus at Medway  1999 Established Maritime Greenwich Campus

The University Campuses Avery Hill Avery Hill Park, Eltham, South East London Wide range of 19th and 20th century buildings – some listed Students can relax amongst the tropical plants grown in the Grade I listed Winter Gardens Set in 86 acres of parkland Almost 6,000 students based here

Land originally part of Eltham Palace Estate Built by Colonel John North as his home in 1890 Campus Library was the Great Hall Became a Teacher Training College Incorporated by the University in 1985  Avery Hill - Schools School of Education & Training School of Health & Social Care School of Social Sciences & Law

FACILITIESOUT AND ABOUT Up-to-date computing and laboratory equipment TV Studio A beautiful library with extensive collection of books Expert media support staff University bookshop Student Services General shop, launderette and parking Excellent sporting amenities: - with tennis courts, a cricket square, rugby and football pitches. ‘The Dome’, a purpose-built venue with bar and food outlets and capacity for 1,000 with a mega sound system.  Eltham High Street with its wide range of high street shops, banks, restaurants and bars is within walking distance or a short bus ride from the campus Bluewater, Europe’s largest shopping and leisure centre is accessible by bus. Historic Maritime Greenwich with its bustling markets, cosmopolitan bars, theatre, cinema and restaurants is just six miles away, and Central London is only 25 minutes by train.

The University Campuses Maritime Greenwich Centred on the principal buildings of the Old Royal Naval College, a World Heritage Site On the banks of the River Thames Includes three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren More than 8,000 students based here Maritime Greenwich - History Built on the site of The Palace of Placentia where Henry Vlll and his daughters, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth were born. Established as Greenwich Hospital in 1694 Became the Royal Naval College in 1873 Trained Naval Officers until Now home to the Greenwich Foundation, University of Greenwich and Trinity College of Music. Maritime Greenwich - Schools Business School School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences School of Humanities School of Social Sciences & Law School of Education & Training University-wide languages programme Greenwich Maritime Institute

state-of-the art computing suites and lecture theatres TV Studio A library with extensive collection of books Expert media support staff University bookshop Student Services and the student Job Shop University Coffee shop The Stephen Lawrence Gallery hosts Art Exhibitions Bar Latitude’ offers generous discounts with TV screens, pool tables and regular events including top DJ’s  Maritime Greenwich– Out and About A thriving, bustling town with excellent pubs and restaurants Famous markets attracting thousands of locals and tourists. New shopping complex above the Docklands Light Railway. Arches Sports & Leisure Centre offers student discounts. Central London is 20 minutes away by train A cinema and theatre with a broad repertoire. The Old Royal Observatory and the Cutty Sark

The University Campuses Medway Based at Chatham Maritime Includes a number of Edwardian listed buildings, splendid redbrick and ivy-clad a major regional, national and international centre of research and consultancy expertise Almost 3,000 students are based here Medway - History HMS Victory – Admiral Nelson’s flagship was built here and launched in 1765 Formerly home to HMS Pembroke, the Royal Naval Barracks 1988 TDRI moved here Incorporated by the University of Greenwich in 1996 Medway - Schools Medway School of Engineering Natural Resources Institute School of Chemical & Life Sciences University-wide languages programme

Modern computing laboratories, workshops and state-of-the-art equipment A library with extensive collection of books Expert media support staff A ‘virtual bookshop’ providing on-line access and ordering. Student Services General shop, launderette and student restaurant Two student bars, the ‘Drunken Sailor’ and an events bar the ‘Sub’ with TV screens, pool tables and regular social events A gym A large sports hall.

Chatham and Gillingham with major high street shops and restaurants are both within walking distance or a short bus ride from the University. Accessible by car is Medway Valley which includes a multiplex, nightclub, bars and restaurants, An ice skating rink. Further afield is Bluewater, Europe’s largest shopping and leisure centre. Chatham Maritime, 5 mins walk from the campus, is a major visitor attraction Historic Rochester with the second oldest Cathedral in England and a Norman castle. Charles Dickens featured the town many times in his writings.