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London Metropolitan chooses not to appear in privately organised [[League tables of British universities|league tables]] because it |
London Metropolitan chooses not to appear in privately organised [[League tables of British universities|league tables]] because it claims to believe that the UK Government should be the formal assessor of universities, rather than (private) newspapers though in reality it is just shit.{{Fact|date=September 2007}} |
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The quality of teaching is assessed through the Quality Assurance Agency who work 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" (the highest level of commendation) in the soundness of the University's management of the quality of its academic programmes and the academic standards of its awards.<ref name="TheIndependentAZ" /> |
The quality of teaching is assessed through the Quality Assurance Agency who work 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" (the highest level of commendation) in the soundness of the University's management of the quality of its academic programmes and the academic standards of its awards.<ref name="TheIndependentAZ" /> |
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Type | Public |
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Established | 1 August 2002 |
Vice-Chancellor | Brian Roper |
Students | 30,920 [1] |
Undergraduates | 22,390 [1] |
Postgraduates | 7,235 [1] |
Location | , |
Campus | Urban |
Website | http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/ |
The neutrality of this article is disputed. |
London Metropolitan University is a university in London. It 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 one campus in the 'City', at Moorgate, Tower Hill and Aldgate, and one campus in Islington, north of the central zone of London and next to Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. The University has a long tradition of offering vocational degree courses.[citation needed]
The University operates the archive, library and museum The Women's Library, which houses the archives of the Fawcett Society, and other material on the history of feminism. Other special collections are the TUC Library and the Irish Studies Collection.
History
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 sciences 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[citation needed] 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.
London City 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, 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
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.
Profile
London Metropolitan is the largest single University in London,[3] serving more than 30,000 students[1] 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.[citation needed]
The University has almost 7,000 overseas students from more than 155 different countries.[3] In 2003/04, London Metropolitan was ranked the most popular university in London for international students, and the third most popular in the UK.[citation needed]
Sports facilities include two gyms, one on each campus, and an Olympic standard basketball court.
Academic reputation
London Metropolitan chooses not to appear in privately organised league tables because it claims to believe that the UK Government should be the formal assessor of universities, rather than (private) newspapers though in reality it is just shit.[citation needed]
The quality of teaching is assessed through the Quality Assurance Agency who work 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" (the highest level of commendation) in the soundness of the University's management of the quality of its academic programmes and the academic standards of its awards.[3]
Offices
As well as in the UK, the University has permanent offices overseas in Dhaka, Beijing, Delhi and Chennai, Lagos, Lahore, and Karachi.
Student activities
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[citation needed] social facilities: The Rocket complex and courtyard located on Holloway Road at North campus; and Sub located on Goulston Street at City campus. The Rocket is renowned for its famous "BIG SHIT" club night, which was once voted best student night out in London by Time Out.[citation needed] At Sub, refurbished after years of neglect in the 1990s, events include acoustic/open mic nights, live bands, quiz and comedy nights,club/dj nights and big wankers up 4 hardcore ass action and free entry 4 those to preform sexual favours .
Both the Rocket and Sub are favoured by club and live music promoters for high profile public events.[citation needed] Recent performances have included acts such as Norman Jay, Mary Ann Hobbes, 2manydjs, Justice and Foreign Beggars with Beardyman.
Board of Governors
Independent Lay Governors
Academic Board
Students' Union
Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive
Co-Opted Governors
Notable alumni and former staff
- Zoë Ball, TV and Radio Presenter[3]
- Adel Al-Mouwdah, Deputy Speaker of Bahrain's first elected parliament and president of Salafist party, Asalah
- Lord Puttnam, film director[3]
- Jamie Theakston, TV presenter[3]
- Alison Moyet, pop singer
- A. J. P. Taylor, notable historian, lectured at Polytechnic College of North London later in life.
- Lord Billimoria, Managing Director of Cobra Beer
- Nick Leeson, trader who caused the collapse of Barings Bank
- Neil Tennant, from Pet Shop Boys[3]
- Sadiq Khan, London MP
- Dwai Banerjee, Managing Director of Anderson Visions Ltd.
- Kate Hoey, London MP
- Tony McNulty, London MP
- Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, King of the Ashanti
- Vic Reeves, comedian
- Charlie Wheelan, Gordon Brown's onetime spin doctor
- Bill Oddie, Comedy veteran and wildlife specialist
- Alan Partridge, Former television presenter turned Radio Norwich host
- Alam Now works for the Co-Operative.
References
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- ^ a b c d "Table 0a - All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06". Higher Education Statistics Agency online statistics. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
- ^ Facts and Figures - from official website
- ^ a b c d e f g h Green, Chris (2007-07-27). "A-Z Unis & Colleges: London Metropolitan University". The Independent. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
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