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Games developer Chris Sawyer, an alumnus of the University of Strathclyde, based one of the skyscraper sprites appearing in the computer game Transport Tycoon on Livingstone Tower. [5] Livingstone Tower is affectionately known by students as 'Livvy Tower' or 'Livi tower' and is one of the most popular buildings on campus.
The faculty was formed in August 2010 from the merger of the Faculty of Education with the Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. It is the largest faculty in the University and the restructuring saw some significant changes to the courses on offer. [1] [2] Since it was formed the faculty has been headed by the Dean, Professor Tony McGrew. [3]
The Strathclyde Institute of Education ranks in the top 2 in Scotland and in the top 3 in the UK. [5] It was ranked 2nd in Scotland in the 2024 and The Guardian University Guide. [6] The Institute ranked 2nd in Scotland and 3rd in the UK according to the UK University Rankings 2024 The Good University Guide published by The Times and Sunday ...
The university was founded in 1796 through the will of John Anderson, professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow.He left the majority of his estate to create a second university in Glasgow which would focus on "Useful Learning" – specializing in practical subjects – "for the good of mankind and the improvement of science, a place of useful learning".
The Royal College of Science and Technology was a higher education college that existed in Glasgow, Scotland between 1887 and 1964. Tracing its history back to the Andersonian Institute (founded in 1796), it is the direct predecessor institution of the University of Strathclyde (along with the Scottish College of Commerce).
University of Strathclyde: Glasgow: Chartered university: 1964 (foundation 1796) 24,860: 2,010: The Place of Useful Learning: The Royal College of Science and Technology was granted university status by royal charter in 1964, although the precursor Anderson Institute can be traced back to 1796 and the name Anderson's University was used between ...
The Strathclyde Institute of Education ranks in the top 2 in Scotland and in the top 3 in the UK. [6] It was ranked 2nd in Scotland in the 2024 and The Guardian University Guide. [7] The Institute ranked 2nd in Scotland and 3rd in the UK according to the UK University Rankings 2024 The Good University Guide published by The Times and Sunday ...
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