University of Cambridge
| University of Cambridge | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Hinc lucem et pocula sacra |
| Established | around 1209 |
| Type | Public |
| Endowment | £4.1 billion, including colleges[1] |
| Chancellor | Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh |
| Vice-Chancellor | Alison Richard |
| Admin. staff | 8,614[2] |
| Students | 18,396[3] |
| Undergraduates | 12,018[3] |
| Postgraduates | 6,378[3] |
| Location | Cambridge, United Kingdom |
| Campus | Urban |
| Sports | BUSA |
| Website | www.cam.ac.uk |
The University of Cambridge (also called Cambridge University) is in Cambridge, England. It is the second-oldest university of all English-speaking countries. It is one of the world's leading places of learning.
The University grew out of a group of scholars in the city of Cambridge. Early records suggest that this happened in 1209 by scholars leaving Oxford after a dispute with local people there.[4] The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are often called Oxbridge. This is not a different university. It is a way of saying Oxford and Cambridge together.
Cambridge University and Oxford University both had a big effect on the history of England. They also have a long history of rivalry with each other.
Cambridge is usually ranked in the world's top 5 universities.[5][6]
Many members of the British Royal Family chose to attend the University of Cambridge - King Edward VII, King George VI, Prince Henry of Gloucester, Prince William of Gloucester and Edinburgh and Prince Charles were all students there. There have also been 82 people who were students at Cambridge and later won a Nobel Prize.
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[change] Associations
The University of Cambridge is a member of
- the Russell Group, a network of research-led British universities;
- the Coimbra Group, an association of leading European universities;
- the League of European Research Universities;
- the International Alliance of Research Universities.
It is also considered part of the "Golden Triangle", a geographical concentration of UK university research.
[change] Library
The Cambridge University Library is the main library of the university and consists of five separate libraries: the University Library main building, the Medical Library, the Betty and Gordon Moore Library (mathematics), the Central Science Library, and the Squire Law Library.
In addition to the 8 million volumes of the University Library there are about 4 million books in college and other libraries.
The library is the oldest major library in the UK, having been founded before 1416. The present main library was built to the west of the city in the 1930s by the architect Giles Gilbert Scott. From the 16th century onwards it received generous donations or bequests of books and growth was considerably increased once the privilege of legal deposit had been granted (it is still one of only three copyright deposit libraries in England under British law).
The current librarian is Anne Jarvis, the first woman to hold the post.[7]
[change] Chancellor
The Chancellorship is a ceremonial post created in 1246. The duties include giving speeches in Latin and promoting the university. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh has served as the 107th chancellor from 1975 to 2011. Four candidates are running to replace him. Voters must appear in person wearing academic gowns. The university will provide tea and sandwiches for voters. Before 2011, the last time there was a contested election for the post was 1847.[8]
[change] References
- ↑ "Press Release - Investments and Endowments Nov 2006". University of Cambridge. http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/press/dpp/2006112701. Retrieved 2008-03-28.
- ↑ "Facts and Figures January 2008". University of Cambridge. http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/planning/data/facts/poster_2008.pdf. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Table 0b - All students FTE by institution and level of study 2004/05" (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet). Higher Education Statistics Agency. http://www.hesa.ac.uk/dox/dataTables/studentsAndQualifiers/download/Table_0b_0405.xls. Retrieved 2008-06-01.
- ↑ A Brief History: Early records from the university web site, retrieved 4 September 2007.
- ↑ "Top 500 World Universities (1-99)". ARWU 2007. http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/rank/2007/ARWU2007_Top100.htm. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
- ↑ "World University Rankings". The Times Higher Education Supplement (Requires subscription and log-in). http://www.thes.co.uk/statistics/international_comparisons/2006/top_unis.aspx?window_type=popup. Retrieved 2007-10-09.
- ↑ University of Cambridge. Cambridge appoints first female University Librarian 26 January 2009.
- ↑ Robinson, Frances (October 14, 2011). "Cambridge Election Isn't Academic As Four Compete to Be Chancellor". Wall Street Journal: p. A1.
[change] Other websites
- University of Cambridge official website
- Cambridge University Students' Union
- Cambridge University Graduate Union
- Postdocs of Cambridge
- Varsity – a student newspaper
- The Cambridge Student (TCS) – a student newspaper
[change] Images and maps links
- Aerial view – from Google Maps
- Interactive map – a map showing all of the University departments and colleges. The map can zoom in on each place.
