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The '''University of Westminster''' is a university in [[London]], [[England]], formed in 1992 as a result of the [[Further and Higher Education Act 1992]], which allowed the '''London Polytechnic''' ('''Polytechnic of Central London''' or ''PCL'') to rename itself as a university.  The '''London Polytechnic''' itself was formed from the merger of the '''Holborn College of Law, Languages and Commerce''' and the '''Regent Street Polytechnic''' in 1971.  Its antecedents, the Royal Polytechnic Institution date back to 1838, making it one of the oldest post-school educational institutions in [[United Kingdom|Britain]].

The '''University of Westminster''' is a university in [[London]], [[England]], formed in 1992 as a result of the [[Further and Higher Education Act 1992]], which allowed the '''London Polytechnic''' ('''Polytechnic of Central London''' or ''PCL'') to rename itself as a university.  The '''London Polytechnic''' itself was formed from the merger of the '''Holborn College of Law, Languages and Commerce''' and the '''Regent Street Polytechnic''' in 1971.  Its antecedents, the Royal Polytechnic Institution date back to 1838, making it one of the oldest post-school educational institutions in [[United Kingdom|Britain]].

The University of Westminster's headquarters is situated on [[Regent Street]] in the [[West End of London]].  It has evolved over 160 years from the first institution in the UK to provide post-school education for working people to a multi-faceted modern university. There are plans to celebrate 170 years by publishing a new History of the University in 2008.  There are more than 23,800 students from 132 countries studying at the University of Westminster on a variety of programmes. These range from undergraduate and postgraduate courses to tailored professional programmes and short courses. Many Westminster students study part-time; courses are available both during the day and in the evening.

The University of Westminster's headquarters is situated on [[Regent Street]] in the [[West End of London]].  It has evolved over 160 years from the first institution in the UK to provide post-school education for working people to a multi-faceted modern university. There are plans to celebrate 170 years by publishing a new History of the University in 2008.  There are more than 23,800 students from 132 countries studying at the University of Westminster on a variety of programmes. These range from undergraduate and postgraduate courses to tailored professional programmes and short courses. Many Westminster students study part-time; courses are available both during the day and in the evening.

The University of Westminster ranked 55th out of 122 university-level institutions in the United Kingdom in 2005, according to [[the Guardian]] newspaper.[http://education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide2005/table/0,,-5163901,00.html]

The University of Westminster ranked 55th out of 122 university-level institutions in the United Kingdom in 2005, according to [[the Guardian]] newspaper.[https://education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide2005/table/0,,-5163901,00.html]

The University of Westminster [http://www.uwsu.com/ Students' Union] provides a wide range of activities for its members. It is based at the [[Marylebone]] campus, next to [[Baker Street]] tube station, where 'Inter:Mission', a new social venue, costing £750,000 was launched in 2006.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQ71Hq-ZZc YouTube - Inter:mission<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  

The University of Westminster [https://www.uwsu.com/ Students' Union] provides a wide range of activities for its members. It is based at the [[Marylebone]] campus, next to [[Baker Street]] tube station, where 'Inter:Mission', a new social venue, costing £750,000 was launched in 2006.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsQ71Hq-ZZc YouTube - Inter:mission<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>  

The Union also has another bar, The Undercroft, and a night club, Area 51, located on the University's [[Harrow, London|Harrow]] Campus.   

The Union also has another bar, The Undercroft, and a night club, Area 51, located on the University's [[Harrow, London|Harrow]] Campus.   

The Union was founded in 1966 as The Polytechnic Students' Union.  Its first three Presidents were [[Owen Spencer-Thomas]] (1966-1967),<ref> [http://www.btinternet.com/~owenst/OwenSpencer-ThomasBiog.html] Biography,  Owen Spencer-Thomas Accessed 2007-05/09 </ref>  Roger Beavil (1967-1968) and Alan Smith (1968-1969).<ref>[http://www.wmin.ac.uk/harrow/ Harrow Campus<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.

The Union was founded in 1966 as The Polytechnic Students' Union.  Its first three Presidents were [[Owen Spencer-Thomas]] (1966-1967),<ref> [https://www.btinternet.com/~owenst/OwenSpencer-ThomasBiog.html] Biography,  Owen Spencer-Thomas Accessed 2007-05/09 </ref>  Roger Beavil (1967-1968) and Alan Smith (1968-1969).<ref>[https://www.wmin.ac.uk/harrow/ Harrow Campus<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>.

The University of Westminster is home to the [[Diplomatic Academy of London]], which operates postgraduate degrees on international politics and [[diplomacy]] in both its campuses in London and [[Paris]].

The University of Westminster is home to the [[Diplomatic Academy of London]], which operates postgraduate degrees on international politics and [[diplomacy]] in both its campuses in London and [[Paris]].

===1881===

===1881===

The Royal Polytechnic closed in 1881.  In  [[1881]] the Regent Street Polytechnic was founded. The Polytechnic was subsequently to have a significant influence on English higher education and perhaps an even greater one on sport.[http://www.wmin.ac.uk/pdf/Exhibition%20panels%201-8.pdf ]  

The Royal Polytechnic closed in 1881.  In  [[1881]] the Regent Street Polytechnic was founded. The Polytechnic was subsequently to have a significant influence on English higher education and perhaps an even greater one on sport.[https://www.wmin.ac.uk/pdf/Exhibition%20panels%201-8.pdf ]  

The University's founder was [[Quintin Hogg]] who is described on a memorial plaque in the rebuilt flagship building ([[1911]]) as an "Education and Christian Benefactor", who "expanded his work by founding the Polytechnic in [[1881]]-[[1882|2]]". In [[Portland Place]], is his statue, a memorial to both him and to those staff and students who died during the [[World War I|First World War]]. The imagery of Hogg's statue conveys the values and priorities of his Polytechnic, because he is depicted giving equal value to book learning and sporting activity. In essence, it reflects the ethos of [[muscular Christianity]], a popular strain in [[Victorian era|Victorian]] culture. In the Fyvie Hall in the main building, a plaque explains that the reconstruction in 1911 was a memorial to the late [[Edward VII of the United Kingdom|Edward VII]] and it refers to the commitment of the Polytechnic to the "physical and moral development of youthful subjects".

The University's founder was [[Quintin Hogg]] who is described on a memorial plaque in the rebuilt flagship building ([[1911]]) as an "Education and Christian Benefactor", who "expanded his work by founding the Polytechnic in [[1881]]-[[1882|2]]". In [[Portland Place]], is his statue, a memorial to both him and to those staff and students who died during the [[World War I|First World War]]. The imagery of Hogg's statue conveys the values and priorities of his Polytechnic, because he is depicted giving equal value to book learning and sporting activity. In essence, it reflects the ethos of [[muscular Christianity]], a popular strain in [[Victorian era|Victorian]] culture. In the Fyvie Hall in the main building, a plaque explains that the reconstruction in 1911 was a memorial to the late [[Edward VII of the United Kingdom|Edward VII]] and it refers to the commitment of the Polytechnic to the "physical and moral development of youthful subjects".

==External links==

==External links==

*[http://www.wmin.ac.uk/ University of Westminster] Official Homepage

*[https://www.wmin.ac.uk/ University of Westminster] Official Homepage

*[http://www.uwsu.com/ University of Westminster Students' Union] Official Homepage

*[https://www.uwsu.com/ University of Westminster Students' Union] Official Homepage

*[http://www.westminsterfashion.com/ westminsterfashion] westminster fashion course homepage

*[https://www.westminsterfashion.com/ westminsterfashion] westminster fashion course homepage

*http://www.wmin.ac.uk/PDF/AnnualReview2005-2006.pdf

*https://www.wmin.ac.uk/PDF/AnnualReview2005-2006.pdf

*[http://www.wminac-paris.org/ University of Westminster Paris Centre] Paris Campus Official Homepage

*[https://www.wminac-paris.org/ University of Westminster Paris Centre] Paris Campus Official Homepage

[[Category: Education]]

[[Category: Education]]