Alison Byrne Bachelor of Arts Honours: 33469

Studying at the University of Greenwich

History of the University In 1890 the college was founded as Woolwich Polytechnic. In 1892 the college was awarded the first CGLI certificate. Part-time courses in association with the Ministry of War begin in 1894. In 1907 it was an Institute with Recognised Teachers in the University of London. In 1935 it had the first sandwich courses in the UK with the Ministry of War. In 1969 the University amalgamated with parts of Hammersmith College of Art and Building. In 1970 Thames Polytechnic established One of the first new polytechnics. They incorporated Dartford College in 1976. They incorporated Avery Hill College in 1985. They incorporated Garnett College in 1987. They incorporated some science courses from Goldsmiths College in 1988. In 1992 it became the University of Greenwich In 1993 they incorporated Thames College of Health Care Studies In 1996 they incorporated Natural Resources Institute (NRI) and established campus at Medway In 1999 they established Maritime Greenwich Campus

The University Campus Avery Hill History Is Built in 86 acres of parkland. Huge amount of 19th and 20th century buildings. Almost 6,000 students based here. The land is originally part of Eltham Palace Estate. It was built by Colonel John North as his home in 1890. The Campus Library was the Great Hall. It became a teacher training college. It was then incorparted to the University in 1985. Avery Hill have five schools School of Education & Training School of Health & Social Care School of Social Sciences & Law School of Architecture & Construction University-wide languages programme

Facilities Out 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.   Out and About 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.

Maritime Greenwich General History Schools 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   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 1998. Now home to the Greenwich Foundation, University of Greenwich and Trinity College of Music. 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

Facilities Out and About 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 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

Medway Schools General Medway School of Engineering   General 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 Schools Medway School of Engineering Natural Resources Institute School of Chemical & Life Sciences University-wide languages programme

Facilities Out and About 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 . Out and About 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.