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The University of Strathclyde (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Shrath Chluaidh) is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow's second-oldest university, having received its royal charter in 1964 as the first technological university in the United Kingdom.
- The Place of Useful Learning
- Urban, More than 500 acres (200 ha)
- 25,715 (2021/22)
We're ranked second in Scotland, and ninth in the UK, by the Times Higher Education Supplement for research intensity. Take a look at our research areas: Scotland & the world; European & International History; Science, technology & medicine; Oral history; You can also find out more about our History academic staff and research teams.
The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796, making it one of the oldest higher education institutions in Glasgow, Scotland. Initially founded under the name The Andersonian Institute, it holds the distinction of being the first technological university, receiving this distinction in 1964.
Our history. As a department, we're over 200 years old. In that time, we've built a reputation for being at the forefront of chemistry education and research. Anderson's institution. When the University was first created as Anderson's Institution in 1796, Thomas Garnett was appointed as Professor of Physics and Philosophy, and Lecturer in ...
Apr 24, 2024 · Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute, it is Glasgow’s second-oldest university, with the university receiving its royal charter in 1964 as the UK’s first technological university....
History. The University Service Units have their origins in the Army reforms of Richard Haldane, Secretary of State for War, from 1905 to 1908. In the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act of 1907, the Universities were invited to establish Officers’ Training Corps on the stipulation that they must have a Committee responsible for Military ...
The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as Anderson’s Institution and obtained university status in 1964. Glasgow Caledonian University, founded in 1875, gained university status in 1993.
