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| Established: | 1 August 2002 (merger of London Guildhall University and University of North London; Predecessors 1848 and 1896, respectively) |
| Type: | Public |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Brian Roper |
| Staff: | 3,300[1] |
| Students: | 29,495[2] |
| Undergraduates: | 21,955[2] |
| Postgraduates: | 6,860[2] |
| Other students: | 675 FE[2] |
| Location: | London, England, UK |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Colours: | Purple and Grey |
| Nickname: | London Met |
| Website: | londonmet.ac.uk |
The London Metropolitan University, located in London, England, was formed on 1 August 2002 by the amalgamation of London Guildhall University and the University of North London.[3] The University is based in the centre of London with a campus in the City of London and a second campus in Islington next to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
The University operates archive, library and museum. The Women's Library, which houses the archives of the Fawcett Society, and other material on the history of feminism. The other collections are the TUC Library and the Irish Studies Collection.
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London Metropolitan University was formed on 1 August 2002 by the merger of London Guildhall University with the University of North London. The new institution preserved continuity by assuming the company registration of the former London Guildhall University and as a result there was no hiatus in the corporate existence of the University or its degree awarding powers. The change of name of the merged University was approved by the Privy Council.
In October 2006, the University opened a new Science Centre, part of a £30m investment in its science department. Close to its Holloway Road site, the facility includes a "Super Lab" claimed to be one of Europe's most advanced science teaching facilities[4][5][6][7] with 280 workstations equipped with digital audio visual interactive equipment. The University's Vice-Chancellor is Brian Roper.
The President Emeritus, who holds the academic title of Professor, is Sir Roderick Floud.[8]
London Metropolitan University has two campuses named London City campus and London North campus.
The London City campus is the site of the former London Guildhall University, near Aldgate East, Tower Hill and Liverpool Street tube stations.
There are buildings located at Minories, Jewry Street,Central House, Moorgate, Whitechapel High Street, Calcutta House, Commercial Road and Goulston Sreet.
There is a gymnasium for the use of staff and students at the Whitechapel High St. building, although there are also several private gymnasiums nearby.
The City campus is at the intersection of the City of London financial district and the old East end (Jack the Ripper tours frequently pass by the University's buildings). Spitalfields market is close by, offering a variety of bars, coffee shops, and restaurants, as well as market stalls.
London North campus is the site of the former University of North London, near Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington tube stations.
The Campus began life in 1896 as the Northern Polytechnic Institute. By 1900, student numbers had doubled and later the Institute's evening degrees were recognised by the University of London.
In the early 1970s, the Northern Polytechnic merged with the North Western Polytechnic, which was established in 1929, to become the Polytechnic of North London. In 1992 the Polytechnic became the University of North London.
London Metropolitan University is the largest "single university" in London,[3] serving more than 29,000 students[2] and with buildings spread throughout the centre of London. The University offers more than 400 degree courses and has the largest choice of courses in London.[9][10][11][12][13] The University has almost 7,000 overseas students from more than 155 different countries.[3] In 2005/06, London Metropolitan University was ranked third most popular university in United Kingdom for international students[14]
London Metropolitan chooses not to appear in privately organised league tables because this university believes that the UK Government should be the formal assessor of universities, rather than (private) newspapers' tables.[15]
The quality of teaching is assessed through the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) which works with higher education institutions to define academic standards and quality, and then carry out reviews against these standards. In the most recent Institutional Audit, the QAA concluded that they had "broad confidence"[16](the highest level of commendation) in the soundness of the London Metropolitan University's management of the quality of its academic programmes and the academic standards of its awards.[3][17]
London Metropolitan University offers a Merit Scholarship Programme and gives £1000 for all international students who achieve A grades whilst studying any bachelor degree course at the University.[18]
The University also offers postgraduate scholarships, a range of full tuition scholarships, including some scholarships with free accommodation.
London Metropolitan University offers scholarships in conjunction with:
London Metropolitan University also offers some scholarships in sports, such as Hockey, Tennis and Basketball.
The London Metropolitan University has several student exchange programmes with academic institutions abroad. The list of U.S. partner institutions includes Alverno College, Canisius College, City College of New York, Roosevelt University, San Francisco State University, Utah State University, Western Carolina University, and SUNY Cortland. Students of Caribbean Studies may have the chance to study for one semester at the University of the West Indies. London Metropolitan University cooperates with other European universities as part of the ERASMUS programme.
In 2008, London Metropolitan University conferred an honourary doctorate on Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama.[19] The university stated its reason for conferring the degree was for the Dalai Lama's role in "promoting peace globally".[20] This move has caused controversy among the Chinese public and the overseas Chinese community, who view the Dalai Lama as partly responsible for the recent riots in Tibet. As a result, Chinese migration agents have been reported to "boycott" London Metropolitan University in advising clients who wish to study in Britain[21] A China Daily article on July 9, 2008 reported that the university's Vice Chancellor issued an apology letter to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The Chinese government maintains that the university must do more as its support for the Dalai Lama has "hurt the feelings of the Chinese people." The Foreign Ministry has asked the university to refuse speaking platforms to individuals and groups supporting Tibetan independence.citation needed
More than 29,000[2] students are studying at London Metropolitan University, of whom 21,955[2] are undergraduate students and 6,860[2] are postgraduates. Almost 7,000 overseas students from more than 155 different countries attend the university.[3]
London Metropolitan University Students' Union (MetSU) is affiliated to the National Union of Students. The day to day running of the Union is organised by a team of officers who together make up the Executive Committee. A Student Council sets policy and can set the direction that the Executive take. It can also censure and remove officers from their positions.
The University directly manages two award-winning social facilities: The Rocket complex and courtyard located on Holloway Road at North campus; and Hub Bar located on Goulston Street at City campus.[22]The Rocket is renowned for its famous club night, which was once voted best student night out in London by Time Out.[23] At Sub Bar, refurbished after years of neglect in the 1990s, events include acoustic/open mic nights, live bands, quiz and comedy nights, club and dj nights.
Both the Rocket and Sub are favoured by club and live music promoters for high profile public events.[24] Recent performances have included acts such as Norman Jay, Mary Ann Hobbs, 2manydjs, Justice and Foreign Beggars with Beardyman.
The London Metropoliton University has offices in other countries:
| City | Country |
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| Dhaka | Bangladesh |
| Brussels | Belgium |
| Beijing | China |
| Delhi and Chennai | India |
| Lagos | Nigeria |
| Lahore and Karachi | Pakistan |
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