Studying at the University of Greenwich : The experience of a life-time Danielle Dullaghan Introduction to Information Technologies and Applications

The History of University of Greenwich 1890 – 1894 : Founded as Woolwich Polytechnic, the second UK polytechnic Was awarded First CGLI Certificate There are Part-time day courses in association with the Ministry of War

The History of University of Greenwich 1987 – 1999 : Incorporated Garnett College Incorporated Thames College of Health Care Studies Incorporated Natural Resources Institute and made campus at Medway Established Maritime Greenwich Campus

The University Campuses Three different campuses Avery Hill Maritime Greenwich The University of Greenwich at Medway

About Avery Hill Built by Colonel John North in 1890 Has 86-acres Up-to-date computing and laboratory equipment TV Studio Excellent sporting amenities: - with tennis courts, a cricket square, rugby and football pitches. ‘The Dome’, a purpose-built venue with bar and food outlets and capacity for 1,000 with a mega sound system.

Social activities – Avery Hill Leisure centre located near by Eltham High Street which includes bars and a wide range of high street shops Bluewater shopping and leisure centre is close by Historic Maritime Greenwich ; bustling markets, cosmopolitan bars, theatre, cinema and restaurants Central London is only 25 minutes by train.

About Maritime Greenwich Built where Henry Vlll and his family were born Trained Naval Officers until Now home to the Greenwich Foundation, University of Greenwich and Trinity College of Music. Excellent computing suites and lecture theatres Excellent TV Studio A library with extensive collection of books Expert media support staff

Social activities - Maritime Greenwich Famous markets attracting thousands of locals and tourists. New shopping complex above the Docklands Light Railway. Leisure Centre offers student discounts Central London is 20 minutes away A cinema and theatre is available

About Medway Located at Chatham Maritime Includes a number of Edwardian listed buildings, splendid redbrick and ivy-clad a major regional, national and international centre of research and consultancy expertise Almost 3,000 students attend

Social Activities - Medway The Strand Leisure Park in Gillingham has an open-air swimming pool on the banks of the River Medway Stroods sports centre is located nearby