1 Studying at the University of Greenwich Jordan Kirkwood x

2 Welcome to GreenWich

Founded as Woolwich Polytechnic, 1892 First CGLI Certificate awarded 1894 Part-time day courses in woolwhich arsenal begin 1907 Institute with Recognised Teachers in the University of London 1935 First sandwich courses in the Uk begin 1969 Amalgamated with parts of Hammersmith College of Art and Building 1970 Thames Polytechnic established Incorporated Dartford College 1985 Incorporated Avery Hill College 1987 Incorporated Garnett College 1988 Incorporated some science courses from Goldsmiths College Incorporated with Thames College of Health Care Studies 1996 Incorporated Natural Resources Institute (NRI) and established campus at Medway 1999 Established Maritime Greenwich Campus The university – history

4 The university campuses Avery Hill Maritime Greenwich The University of Greenwich at Medway

5 Avery Hill Avery Hill was first built by Colonel John North as his home in Colonel John North begun a Teacher Training College which was incorporated by the University in Avery Hill Park is now based in Eltham, South East London. Set in 86 acres of parkland. It contains a wide range of 19 th and 20 th century buildings Almost 6,000 student are currently based here. Eltham High Street is within walking distance or a short bus ride from the campus. It offers a wide range of high street shops, banks, restaurants and bars. Central London is also only 25 mins by train, making it an ideal place to stay.

6 Schools School of Education & Training School of Health & Social Care School of Social Sciences & Law School of Architecture & Construction University-wide languages programme Facilities Up-to-date computing and laboratory facilities TV Studio An excellent library Expert media support staff University bookshop Student Services General shop & parking available Excellent sporting facilities ‘The Dome’, a purpose-built venue with bar and food outlets and capacity for 1,000 with a mega sound system. Avery Hill Schools & facilities

7 Maritime greenwich Martime was built on the site of The Palace of Placentia where Henry Vlll and his daughters, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth were born. It was established as Greenwich Hospital in 1694 before becoming the Royal Naval College in 1873, training Naval Officers until It is now situated on the banks of the River Thames and is centred on the principal buildings of the Old Royal Naval College. It is a thriving town with excellent restaurants and bars it attracts thousands of tourists every year. With many sporting and leisure facilities providing student discount and Central London being a mere 20 minuets away by train, its easy to see why it is home to more than 8,000 students.

8 Schools Business School School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences School of Humanities School of Social Sciences & Law School of Education & Training University-wide languages programme Greenwich Maritime Institute Facilities State-of-the art computing suites and lecture theatres TV Studio A library Expert media support staff Bookshop Student Services University Coffee shop The Stephen Lawrence Gallery hosts Art Exhibitions Bar Latitude’ offers generous discounts with TV screens, pool tables and regular events including top DJ’s Maritime Schools & Facilities

9 Medway Admiral Nelson’s flagship was built at Medway and launched in It was also formerly home to HMS Pembroke, the Royal Naval Barracks, before it was incorporated by the University of Greenwich in It is now a major regional, national and international centre of research and consultancy expertise and includes a number of Edwardian listed buildings and splendid redbrick. There is major high street shops and restaurants within walking distance or a short bus ride from the University. Chatham Maritime, 5 mins walk from the campus, is a major visitor & tourist attraction. There is currently Almost 3,000 students are based here.

10 Schools Medway School of Engineering Natural Resources Institute School of Chemical & Life Sciences University-wide languages programme Facilities General shop, launderette and student restaurant Two student bars, the ‘Drunken Sailor’ and an events bar the ‘Sub’ with TV screens, pool tables and regular social events A gym A large sports hall Modern computing laboratories, workshops and state-of-the-art equipment A library Expert media support staff A ‘virtual bookshop’ providing on-line access and ordering. Medway schools & facilities

11 THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME Any question can now be answered.