Alison Byrne Bachelor of Arts Honours: 33469

1. Alison Byrne Bachelor of Arts Honours: 33469

2. Studying at the University of Greenwich

3. 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

4. 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

5. Facilities • 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.

6. Maritime Greenwich General • 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

7. Facilities • 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 CuttySark

8. Medway 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

9. Facilities • 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.