71-778: The James Weir Building is an academic building in Glasgow City Centre, Scotland, United Kingdom and is part of the University of Strathclyde ’s John Anderson Campus , situated between the Townhead and Merchant City districts of the area. It was completed in two stages between 1956 and 1964 as an extension to the Royal College Building . It is the third largest building on the John Anderson Campus in terms of overall floor area after
142-530: A commercial office block, but was instead leased to the university in 1965, and has been used as an academic building ever since. The Architecture Building , completed in 1967, was designed by Frank Fielden and Associates, Frank Fielden being the Professor of Architecture in the Architecture School at the time. In 2012, Historic Scotland granted Listed Building Status (grade B) to it, along with
213-568: A direct pedestrian route between Montrose Street and John Street (on old maps of Glasgow this was in fact a continuation of Martha Street) - a link that was severed when the building was constructed in the late 1950s. In the BBC Scotland drama Sea of Souls , the James Weir Building was used to shoot the fictitious "Murray Thompson Building" and was used extensively throughout the program. At 7:16pm on Tuesday 7 February 2012
284-609: A fire broke out in the James Weir building of Strathclyde University, and is believed to have started on the third floor of the building. All of the buildings neighbouring the James Weir building were evacuated including the Strathclyde University’s Student Union where almost 150 students were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Montrose Street was closed to all traffic between Cathedral Street and George Street. It took four fire engines and eight pumps to calm
355-575: A long tradition of interacting with national and global media organizations, governments, parliaments and international organizations such as the EU and OECD. Political science therefore takes 1st place in Scotland in the terms of research intensity. According to URAP Center Ranking, which has been publishing annual rankings since 2010 for each subject, the University of Strathclyde is constantly included in
426-662: A neighbouring extension to the Thermodynamics laboratory of the James Weir Building, effectively creating ten levels in total. Some student groups and welfare services operated by the Association were housed in the St Paul's Building (known as the St Paul's Annexe) directly opposite. On 20 August 2021 the historic 90 John Street building officially closed in preparation for the Association moving to new accommodation on
497-563: A not-for-profit, educational and humanitarian NGO engaged in stress-management and service initiatives. The LGBT Society runs different events throughout the year including social events, film screenings, political campaigns and trips to local LGBT friendly venues. Events are also organised specifically to coincide with the LGBT History Month. University of Strathclyde Motorsport (USM) compete annually in Formula Student ,
568-680: A result of Robbins Report. The University of Strathclyde was the UK's first technological university, reflecting its history, teaching and research in technological education. Between the granting of the Charter and the late 1970s, the university expanded rapidly in size, in tandem with the ongoing regeneration of the Townhead area of the city where the campus is located. In 1993, the university incorporated Jordanhill College of Education . The university grew from approximately 4,000 full-time students in 1964 to over 20,000 students by 2003, when it celebrated
639-560: A serious fire resulted in many rooms being unusable. University of Strathclyde Students' Association was founded in 1964 out of the merger of the respective student unions of both the Royal College and the Scottish College of Commerce and was located at 90 John Street, which was constructed by the Royal College in 1959. It remained the home of the Association until August 2021, when it moved into new accommodation within
710-1259: A single campus by disposing of the entire Jordanhill site and constructing a new building for the Faculty of Education on the John Anderson campus. Strathclyde is the only Scottish university that offers the IET Power Academy engineering scholarships to its engineering students. The university is highly ranked among the top 10 in the UK in various subjects according to the Complete University Guide 2019, namely being 1st for Accounting & Finance; 1st for Social Policy; 1st for Aural & Oral Sciences; 1st for Communication & Media Studies; 1st for Pharmacology and Pharmacy; 1st for Medical Technology; 1st for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism; 2nd for Marketing; 2nd for Forensic Science; 5th for Architecture; 5th for English; 6th for Business & Management Studies; 6th for Electrical & Electronic Engineering; 7th for Chemical Engineering; 8th for Civil Engineering; 8th for General Engineering and 9th for Mechanical Engineering. According to
781-577: A successful Mature Students' Association, located on Level 2 of the Livingstone Tower. Facilities include; Common room, tea/coffee, microwave, toaster, fridges, tuck shop; desktop computers, printer, photocopier; quiet study room, and lockers. The main aims of the Mature Students' Association (MSA) are to provide all mature students with a support network of both friends and fellow students as well as somewhere to study and relax. The MSA
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#1732780881436852-634: A £6.7 million funding from the European Regional Development Fund and another £26 million from the Scottish Government . The university itself supplied the other £57 million needed to reach its £89 million budget needed to create the centre. In addition to the Technology and Innovation Centre, a 5,000 m (54,000 sq ft) Industry Engagement Building is located adjacent to
923-700: Is a public research university located in Glasgow , Scotland. Founded in 1796 as the Andersonian Institute , it is Glasgow's second-oldest university, having received its royal charter in 1964 as the first technological university in the United Kingdom. Taking its name from the historic Kingdom of Strathclyde , its combined enrollment of 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students ranks it Scotland's third-largest university , drawn with its staff from over 100 countries. The annual income of
994-488: Is a 5-star QS-rated university. The university is one of the 39 old universities in the UK comprising the distinctive Cluster Two of elite universities after Oxbridge . A detailed study published in 2015 by Vikki Boliver has shown among the Old universities, Oxford and Cambridge emerge as an elite tier, whereas the remaining 22 Russell Group universities are undifferentiated from 17 other prestigious Old universities (including
1065-859: Is in the UK's top 10 (2020). According to Times Higher Education, the University of Strathclyde was placed 76th best in law globally among universities in 2018. QS World University Rankings 2018 placed the university among the top 25 internationally for Hospitality & Leisure Management, 51–100 for Pharmacy, 51–100 for Business & Management, 101–150 for Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 101–150 for Architecture, 101–150 for Education, 151–200 for Accounting & Finance, 151–200 for Law, 151–200 for Civil & Structural Engineering, 151–200 for Mechanical Engineering, 201–250 for Chemical Engineering, 201–250 for Physics and Astronomy, 251–300 for Sociology, 251–300 for Economics, 251–300 for Materials Sciences, 301–350 for Mathematics and 301–350 for Computer Science & Information Systems. The University of Strathclyde
1136-496: Is located in the centre of Glasgow, near George Square . Till 2012, the university operated an education campus in the suburb of Jordanhill , at the site of the previous Jordanhill Teacher Training College which it disposed of and relocated to a new building in the John Anderson Campus. In January 2012, The university's Court also endorsed the recommendation of the Estates Steering Group that Strathclyde moves to
1207-482: Is located mostly within the Townhead district, on the north-eastern side of Glasgow city centre, with some buildings located slightly south of this in the Merchant City area. The campus grew initially from the massive Royal College Building on George Street, which was originally the location of the former Anderson's Institution. Work started in 1903 and completed in 1912, it was partially opened in 1910 and at
1278-455: Is one of 11 doctoral centres at Strathclyde. Engineers at the university are leading the €4 million, Europe-wide Stardust project, a research-based training network investigating the removal of space debris and the deflection of asteroids. University of Strathclyde Students%27 Association 55°51′43″N 4°14′49″W / 55.862°N 4.247°W / 55.862; -4.247 Strathclyde Students' Union (Strath Union)
1349-562: Is placed in the top 20 of European business schools in the Financial Times Global MBA Rankings. In this regard, QS World University Ranking placed Strathclyde among 51–100 best universities in business management. Strathclyde Master's programs take 36th place globally in marketing, 51st place globally in business analysis and 55th globally in management, according to QS World University Ranking in 2020. The University School of Government and Public Policy has
1420-464: Is ranked in the top ten universities in Britain in the subject Politics according to the Complete University Guide 2022. The university also ranked second in 2019 on social policy and administration in the national ranking according to The Guardian . Times Higher Education (THE) placed History at Strathclyde 9th for research intensity in a field of 83 UK universities in the 2014 REF. Strathclyde
1491-497: Is run by Convenor/s and/or committees who are elected yearly by the membership and liaise with the University and the USSA President on behalf of their members. There are over 100 clubs and societies available for students to choose from, each designed to suit the hobbies, courses, beliefs or other interests that students have. A new club or society can be formed if there are at least ten interested members. Re-Act Theatre,
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#17327808814361562-506: Is the representative body for students of the University of Strathclyde , Glasgow , Scotland , since its founding in 1964. Founded in 1964, the University of Strathclyde Students' Association was formed when the Students' Associations of the Royal College of Science and Technology and of the Scottish College of Commerce amalgamated. In 1989 it merged with the University of Strathclyde Sports Union . The original Students' Union building
1633-678: The Faculty of Engineering . The James Weir Building is situated on Montrose Street, and is surrounded by the Royal College of Science and Technology building, the old Students' Union building and the Thomas Graham Building. It is a 5-minute walk from Queen Street railway station and George Square . The James Weir Building was designed by Peter Williams of the local architectural firm Shanks, Wylie and Underwood (Williams later designed other prolific academic buildings in
1704-588: The Wolfson Centre designed by Morris and Steedman Architects. 2012 also saw the 20th Century Society select the Architecture Building as their 'Building of the Month' for September due to its cultural significance and enduring appeal. Meanwhile, a new biomedical sciences building was opened in early 2010. It was designed by Shepparrd Robson, and aims to bring the multi-faceted disciplines of
1775-488: The scintillation counter ), the Royal College gained University Status, receiving its Royal Charter to become The University of Strathclyde in 1964, merging with the Scottish College of Commerce at the same time. Contrary to popular belief, The University of Strathclyde was not created as a result of the Robbins Report – the decision to grant the Royal College university status had been made in 1962 but delayed as
1846-686: The "Strathclyde Wonderwall", one of the biggest wall murals in the United Kingdom. The early 1960s also saw the fruition of a collaborative deal between the then Royal College and the Corporation of Glasgow to regenerate the Richmond Street site opposite the main buildings. This led to the construction of the McCance Building and the Livingstone Tower between 1962 and 1964, the latter having originally been designed as
1917-471: The 100th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of the original Royal College building. In recognition of its founder, and the loss of association with his name, the university named its city centre campus the John Anderson Campus in. . In July 2015, Her Majesty The Queen opened the University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC). The John Anderson Campus
1988-488: The 2014 refurbishment, the differences between the two sections of the building were evident inside, with slightly different fixtures and fittings. A further extension in 1976 was built, which extended the thermodynamics laboratory, onto which an extension block to the Students' Union Building was also added. Redevelopment plans have been proposed which would convert the laboratory into a walkthrough atrium which would open
2059-773: The Anderson Collection (the personal library of John Anderson, 1726–1796, natural philosopher), plus over 30 other collections spanning the 16th to the 21st centuries. The University of Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre is a centre for technological research. The construction of this centre began in March 2012 and was completed in March 2015. The nine-storey, steel-framed building can accommodate around 1,200 workers from numerous fields, including engineering, researching and project management. It includes open plan space for offices, three lecture theatres and areas for specialist laboratory equipment. The project secured
2130-904: The Complete University Guide 2024, the university was ranked in the Top 10 for 12 subjects, including 1st in Forensic Science; 2nd in Creative Writing; 9th in Education; 10th in Speech and Language Therapy; and 10th in Manufacturing and Production Engineering. In the 2024 league table published by The Guardian, Strathclyde ranked in the Top 10 for Civil Engineering (3rd); Sociology and Social Policy (4th); Sports Science (5th); Politics (6th); Health professions (6th); and Hospitality, event management and tourism (10th). The university
2201-515: The Faculty of Engineering is to accommodate Civil Engineering and Architecture in the James Weir Building. Architecture for example now occupies Level 3 (the old First floor) and Civils now occupy the old laboratory spaces on Level 2 (Ground) - thus allowing the Colville and Architecture Buildings be redeveloped into a central teaching hub - this project was completed in September 2021. However
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2272-623: The Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College was formed, becoming the Royal Technical College in 1912, and the Royal College of Science and Technology in 1956 concentrating on science and engineering teaching and research. Undergraduate students could qualify for degrees of the University of Glasgow or the equivalent Associate of the Royal College of Science and Technology (ARCST). Under Principal Samuel Curran , internationally respected nuclear physicist (and inventor of
2343-685: The Global Industry-Academia Cooperation Programme, funded by South Korea's Ministry of Knowledge and Economics. In 2012 the university became a key partner in its second UK Catapult Centre. Plans for the Catapult Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy were announced at Strathclyde by Business Secretary Vince Cable . The university has also become a partner in the Industrial Doctorate Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy, which
2414-504: The Institute together under one roof. Sited on Cathedral Street in Glasgow, the 8,000 m (86,000 sq ft) building is the gateway to the university campus and city centre from the motorway. In 1973, the university reached an agreement with the publisher William Collins, Sons to purchase its former printing works along Cathedral Street and St James's Road. Three buildings from the site were ultimately retained – most notably
2485-537: The James Weir Building in 1968 after one of the founders of G. & J. Weir Ltd, later known as the Weir Group To build the extension to the Royal Technical College, significant amounts of funding had to be raised. The college (before it became the University of Strathclyde) sent out documents that a beneficiary could sign, in the process stating how much funding they would put forward to
2556-508: The James Weir Building will not always be the centre of Engineering, as "The new technology and innovation centre and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Quarter in the west of the campus are interdependent and is anticipated that staff from some areas of Engineering and Physical Sciences will move into the new centre." University of Strathclyde The University of Strathclyde ( Scottish Gaelic : Oilthigh Shrath Chluaidh )
2627-533: The Jordanhill campus—until 2012, when the Jordanhill campus was closed and relocated to the John Anderson Campus. The Andersonian Library is the principal library of the University of Strathclyde. Established in 1796, it is one of the largest of its type in Scotland. It is situated in the Curran Building, a former warehouse and printing works built by William Collins, Sons in 1960, but purchased by
2698-586: The Royal College and the Curran Building . In addition, the stair and lift tower on the south east corner of the building is the second highest structure on the campus after the Livingstone Tower , and is highly visible throughout the eastern side of the city centre. The building is home to three faculties, The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, The Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management and The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, all of which are part of
2769-480: The Student Union. Some classes even had to be held in the local multiplex cinema . However few classes will be held here, as it is going to cost £44,482 for around 23 hours of teaching. This cost includes costs of temporary lighting being installed, the cinema was hired as without the James Weir building the university did not have anywhere else that could accommodate 650+ students at once. The decision to hire
2840-460: The TIC building. Research carried out in the Technology and Innovation Centre is in the fields of: Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing, Advanced Science and Technology, Bionanotechnology, Business Engagement, Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC), Energy, Health Technologies at Strathclyde, Human and Social Aspects of Technology, Photonics and Sensors, and Asset Management. The TIC hosts
2911-820: The UK's first Fraunhofer research centre, the Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics and TIC also plays a major role in Scotland's International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ITREZ). The university currently consists of four main faculties categorised based on subjects and academic fields that they deal with and each faculty is sub-divided into several departments which deal with specific academic and research areas. They are: The university delivered teaching to 24,330 full-time and part-time students in 2022/23: 16,115 undergraduates and 8,215 postgraduates. Another 34,000 people take part in continuing education and professional development programmes. The university's main campus, John Anderson Campus ,
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2982-443: The University of Strathclyde from 1796 to the present day. Includes the records of the university's predecessor institutions as well as the papers of many former staff and students and associated organisations. Deposited Archives A diverse range of archives which have been acquired by gift or deposit to support the university's teaching and research. Special Collections Rare or significant printed material and books, including
3053-565: The University of Strathclyde) which form the second cluster. In 2011 the university's Advanced Forming Research Centre was announced as a leading partner in the first UK-wide Technology Strategy Board Catapult Centre. The Government also announced that the university is to lead the UK-wide EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation. The university has become
3124-412: The appeal for funding rose just over £360,000. The building was constructed in two distinct phases; the southern two thirds of the building was constructed between 1956 and 1958; the remaining third was constructed between 1960 and 1962 in tandem with the new Chemistry Block (Thomas Graham Building) - and the join between the two sections of the structure is still highly evident over 60 years later. Before
3195-597: The area such as the Met Tower and the Central College of Commerce) and was constructed over the period 1956-1964 in two distinct phases as a north eastern extension to the Royal College Building, which allowed the expanded Royal College to attain the royal charter and become the University of Strathclyde. The building was originally simply called the "Montrose Street Block", but later renamed to
3266-497: The area. By 1974, thirteen new buildings were erected on what would grow to a 25-acre site. The new Engineering Block, built in 1956 was the first major expansion of the Royal College, and was extended in 1963 in tandem with the construction of the new Chemistry Block. These buildings would be named the James Weir Building and Thomas Graham Building respectively. The former was refurbished and reopened in 2014 after
3337-468: The base for the first Fraunhofer Centre to be established in the UK. Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft , Europe's largest organisation for contract research, is creating the new Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics in collaboration with Strathclyde, for research in sectors including healthcare, security, energy and transport. Strathclyde was chosen in 2012 as the exclusive European partner university for South Korea's global research and commercialisation programme –
3408-482: The basement and ground floor, with lecture rooms, other laboratories and administrative offices on the floor above. The Civil and Mechanical Engineering Departments were moved from the original Royal College building to the extension, this helped free up space, although the Civil Engineering discipline later moved into the new Colville Building in 1967 . The original estimated cost of the complete building
3479-498: The blaze. The fire took place in the chemical engineering department and was complicated by the presence of hazardous materials. Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service were able to extinguish the fire by 23:40 and it was reported that no one was injured. After the fire some classes have been forced to relocate to nearby buildings including the International Christian College (now demolished) and Vertigo in
3550-565: The building is done by the Executive Committee who also serves on the trustee board alongside student volunteers elected by a cross-campus ballot. There are six sabbatical officers: a president and five vice-presidents (covering diversity, education, support, volunteering & development, and sports & wellbeing). The main policy-making bodies of the Association are the Policy Forums, which meet frequently throughout
3621-621: The campus-based within the Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell Wing of the Learning and Teaching Building (which was created out of the former Colville Building). The new facility is based across two main levels, with the main entrance at 51 Richmond Street, in space that was originally Civil Engineering laboratories and a car parking area. It opened on 10 September 2021 The fate of the original 90 John Street building has yet to be decided, although demolition seems unlikely as
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#17327808814363692-500: The floors were renumbered. The building consists of 8 floors that are occupied with many laboratories, lecture rooms and on the upper floors there are several offices. The numbers in brackets are the post-2014 floor designations. In 2000, the lecture floor on Level 4 received a comprehensive redevelopment which saw the first of the University's Interactive Teaching Clusters built. All lecture rooms were completely rebuilt with new lighting and modern projection equipment. Between 2004 and
3763-525: The former Colville Building on Richmond Street. The Graham Hills Building was originally an office block known as 'Marland House', built by the General Post Office and completed in 1959 for the GPO's Telephones division and other governmental organisations but was acquired by the university in 1987 from British Telecom and converted for academic use in the early 1990s. It is now the location of
3834-485: The giant warehouse which became the Curran Building and Andersonian Library . The University of Strathclyde Centre for Sports, Health and Wellbeing is a leisure facility undergoing construction situated adjacent to 100 Cathedral Street. Construction began in November 2016 and completed in 2019. Since taking over Jordanhill College of Education in 1993, the university operated two campuses—The John Anderson Campus and
3905-474: The good of mankind and the improvement of science, a place of useful learning". Beginning as the Andersonian Institute, the school changed its name in 1828 to Anderson's University, partially fulfilling Anderson's vision of having a second university in the city of Glasgow. The name was changed in 1887, to reflect the lack of legal standing for the use of the title of 'university'. As a result,
3976-531: The granting of the Royal Charter and the Royal College gaining university status in 1964, the campus grew quickly in size. The Corporation of Glasgow had already rezoned what had been a densely populated residential and industrial area for educational use as part of the Townhead "Comprehensive Development Area" (CDA) and by the time of the foundation of the university, slum clearances has already begun In
4047-471: The institution for 2022–23 was £487.4 million of which £115.8 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £402.3 million. The university was founded in 1796 through the will of John Anderson , professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow . He left the majority of his estate to create a second university in Glasgow which would focus on "Useful Learning" – specializing in practical subjects – "for
4118-433: The one that was actually built. There were three elevators in the building, a large one for student use in the stair tower and two staff elevators, one of which was only in use during Phase 1 of the building and was decommissioned when Phase 2 was built. The derelict lift shaft that resulted was only filled in during the 2000s when the building was refurbished. The building was planned to contain engineering laboratories in
4189-601: The power plant for the entire "island site" is located within it. In November 2021, the Association hosted former President of the United States Barack Obama during the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference , where he was bestowed an Honorary Life Membership of the Association by then Strath Union President, Benn Rapson. During his visit a meeting of the Obama Foundation was held on Association premises. The day-to-day running of
4260-448: The present, the James Weir Building has had a recent major refurbishment (worth over a million pounds) on levels 1 and 2. Six of the ground floor laboratories were redeveloped, with the removal of obsolete machinery and equipment allowing extra mezzanine space to be constructed within. At the same time the building was upgraded to modern fire regulations, with additional fire doors installed in corridors and staircases. The top priority for
4331-466: The project. Preparatory work began in 1937 when the College acquired the parcel of land on the northern half of John Street and Montrose Streets from Glasgow Corporation, as well as the former site of the John Street Ironworks (where the Thomas Graham Building now stands). Remaining tenants within tenement housing located on Montrose Street had their tenancies terminated in April 1949 to allow site clearance to take place. An orphanage at 87 Montrose Street
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#17327808814364402-399: The student theatre group of Strathclyde's Student Union, are known for their performances each semester; which have included Macbeth, One Man, Two Guvnors and The Crucible. Students with an interest in photography , wanting to pursue this passion and meet other photographers join the Strath Photo Club. The Art of Living Strathclyde Society, affiliated with the Art of Living Foundation which is
4473-438: The time was the largest educational building in Europe for technical education. Originally built as the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College Building, it now houses Bioscience , Chemistry , and Electronic and Electrical Engineering. In the mid-1950s, campus expansion began with the construction of the Engineering Block (James Weir Building), Chemistry Block (Thomas Graham Building) and Student's Union buildings. Following
4544-538: The top 120 global universities in politics. In 2013, QS World University Ranking placed Strathclyde among 101–150 best global universities in politics and international relations. In 2020, ARWU ranked Strathclyde in the 101–150 best Political Science universities. Ever since ARWU began to publish a separate subject ranking on Public Administration, Strathclyde has consistently ranked internationally among 76–100 best universities in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. According to The Complete University Guide, Strathclyde Law School
4615-408: The university campus). The main replacement building is the University of Strathclyde Students' Association (USSA). There have been no reported injuries from the fire, and repairs are expected to be finished in early 2013. The original building code for the James Weir building was "M" (for Montrose Street Block), however following the 2014 refurbishment both the building code was changed to "JW", and
4686-531: The university in the mid-1970s and converted for academic use between 1978 and 1981. Situated over 5 floors at present, the Andersonian Library has more than 2,000 reader places, 450 computer places and extensive wi-fi zones for laptop use. It has around one million print volumes as well as access to over 540,000 electronic books, 239 databases and over 38,000 e-journals that can be used 24/7 from any suitably enabled computer. The archives are divided into 3 as follows. University Archives The official records of
4757-407: The venue was made as opposed to splitting the students up into several smaller rooms as the university felt it would provide the students with the best learning experience. It is only postgraduate students that will be using the multiplex as replacement. The damage to the James Weir Building will cost around £28 million to repair (however this figure also includes renovations to various buildings across
4828-526: The year passing policy through to the Policy Council of elected representatives which meets to discuss proposed policy. Student Reps represent their fellow class colleagues to communicate issues, concerns, and opinions of students to University staff and vice versa. Mature students (someone who is 21 years of age or older at the start of their course) represent almost 20% of the Strathclyde student population, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students. Strathclyde’s Students' Union also has
4899-503: Was located at 90 John Street on the western side of the John Anderson Campus , adjoining onto the rear of the Royal College, James Weir and Thomas Graham buildings. It was opened in 1959,., and also incorporated a steam power plant to provide heating for the Royal College and the later additions of the James Weir and Thomas Graham buildings. The 1959 building as originally constructed was a five-storey structure, however, an additional five mezzanine floors were constructed in 1976 as part of
4970-457: Was one of the buildings that was removed to make way for the building. The extension was needed to lessen the strain on the college as it was becoming increasingly overcrowded due to an influx of students, 3800 students attending before World War II increased to 6000 after the war. Construction was also delayed due to a steel shortage in the immediate post-war period. The original design entailed two stair and lift towers at either end, instead of
5041-459: Was £750,000. Governors wished to proceed quickly with the first stage of development which was estimated to cost £445,000, towards which Government grants amounting to £334,000 had already been advised. The Governors of the college would have to raise £350,000 on their own initiative to complete, equip the building and to provide a moderate endowment for research. The Governors launched their appeal to their public and private supporters. The response to
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