Studying at the University of Greenwich Katie Anne McCarthy Advertising and Marketing Communications TA_BAMCO_B

Greenwich University

A Brief History In 1890 the University was founded as Woolwich Polytechnic. In 1892 the school was awarded its first CGLI Certificate. In 1894 part – time day courses were added in association with the Ministry of War. In 1907 it became an Institute with Recognised Teachers. The first sandwich courses in the UK took place here in 1935 in association with the Ministry of War. In 1969 the University amalgamated with parts of the Hammersmith College of Arts and Buildings.

A Brief History In 1970 the Universtiy was established, it was originally called Thames Poytechnic. Dartford college was incorporated with the University in 1976. Avery college was then incorporated in 1985 along with Garnett college in 1987. In 1988 science courses were incorporated into the University from Goldsmith college and the city of London Polytechnic. In 1992 the it was renamed as Greenwich Universtiy. In 1993 Thames College of Health Care Studies was incorporated, along with Natural Resource Institute in 1996. In 1999 the Maritime Greenwich Campus was established.

The University Campuses There are three campuses in the University of Greenwich : Avery Hill Maritime Greenwich The University of Greenwich at Medway

Avery Hill

Avery Hill It is located in South East London. Set in 86 acres of Parkland housing roughly 6000 students. This building dates back to 1890 and was built by Colonel John North as part of his home. It became a Teacher Training College and was then incorporated by the University in 1985. There is a vast amount of facilities available, some examples are: Tv Studio, up to date laboratory and computing equipment, university bookshop, library,general shop, launderette, parking, tennis court and a rugby pitch. There are four schools based here and they are: School of Education & Training School of Health & Social Care School of Social Sciences & Law School of Architecture & Construction

Maritime Greenwich

Maritime Greenwich Campus It is located on the banks of the Thames River and was established as Greenwich Hospital in 1684. It was built on the site of the Palace of Placentia where Henry VIII, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth were born. It became the Royal Naval College in in 1873 and it trained soldiers up until 1998 when it was amalgamated with the Greenwich University. It houses more then 8000 students. The college has a wide range of facilities available, some examples are: Job shop, coffee shop, computers, library and a TV studio. There is five schools in the University along with a wide variety of language courses. The schools are : Business School School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences School of Humanities School of Social Sciences & Law School of Education & Training

Medway

Medway Based at Chatham Maritime Includes a number of Edwardian listed buildings, splendid redbrick and ivy-clad. Houses 3000 students 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 Three different schools housed here: Medway School of Engineering Natural Resources Institute School of Chemical & Life Sciences

Medway There is a wide variety of facilities available at the college including : 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 A gym A large sports hall .