History at the University of Strathclyde: Richard Finlay introduces History at one of Scotland's most popular universities.(University Challenge)

From: History Review | Date: March 1, 2006| Author: Finlay, Richard | Copyright information

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The University of Strathclyde dates its foundation to 1796 when a disgruntled Glasgow University professor, John Anderson, left a legacy in his will to found a 'place of useful learning'. He clearly thought that his previous employer was not one. Established as Anderson's University in the nineteenth century, it transformed into the Royal College of Technology and in 1964 it became the University of Strathdyde. Among its most famous alumni are David Livin...

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