Conferred university status in 1992 it was previously Thames Polytechnic (estb. 1890) University of Greenwich, UK has a rich history of academic innovations Spread across three campuses in south-east London and Kent county, the University of Greenwich (estb. 1890) enjoys a well-deserved reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Recently it was awarded two successive (2002-03) research-based Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher & Further Education, and generates £17.5 million (Rs.152 crore) in research and consultancy income annually. Greenwich offers its 20,000 undergrad and postgraduate students a wide range of programmes across ten academic schools. In particular its business school, School of Education and Training, and School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences have excellent reputations within British academia. Moreover in 2005 it was ranked 16th (out of 86) for media studies in The Guardian’s rating of top British varsities. “Many of the programmes are work-related with a strong professional and vocational focus. We have strong links with employers in the region and offer support in finding placements and part-time work to students as well as good career opportunities after graduation,” says Tessa Blackstone, vice-chancellor of the University of Greenwich. Conferred university status in 1992 it was previously Thames Polytechnic (estb.1890) this institution has a history of academic innovations. Thames Polytechnic pioneered the country’s first part-time, day-release and sandwich courses. Greenwich. Part of the south-eastern urban sprawl of London, Greenwich is a bustling suburb on the south bank of the river Thames. The London borough of Greenwich is steeped in history. East meets West on the Meridian Line, which divides the hemispheres and marks longitude zero. The line runs through the courtyard of the 17th century Royal Greenwich Observatory and marks the spot from which Greenwich Mean Time is calculated. The observatory is situated in Greenwich Park, which used to be the grounds of the Royal Palace of Placentia. At the bottom of the park is the National Maritime Museum which also includes the Queen’s House. Greenwich has excellent pubs and restaurants, plus a cinema and theatre with a broad repertoire. The numerous attractions of central London are a short train/ bus ride from the university’s Greenwich Maritime campus. Campus facilities. Greenwich University is spread across three campuses: Avery Hill in the south-east London district of Eltham, Maritime Greenwich, and Medway, in Chatham, Kent. The 86-acre Avery Hill campus (25 minutes by train from central London), which houses the schools of education and training, architecture and construction, health and social care, combines the style and grace of Victorian architecture with contemporary teaching, residential and sports facilities. The library is situated in a former ballroom and boasts an extensive collection of books, periodicals and CD-roms. The Student Village which provides housing to more than 1,300 students has a shop, launderette, parking and excellent sporting amenities, with tennis courts, a cricket square, rugby and football pitches. Additionally sports facilities are offered by the Sparrows Farm Sports and Leisure Centre, which houses a fitness suite, sauna and solarium. The university’s largest campus Maritime Greenwich is situated on the banks of the…
