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University of Strathclyde

university, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Also known as: Anderson’s Institution
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The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution and officially gained university status in 1964. The university is situated in the city of Glasgow, which is the largest city in Scotland and lies on the banks of the River Clyde. Glasgow itself has a rich history, dating back to the arrival of St. Kentigern around 550 CE, and it developed into a significant market center before experiencing substantial growth after the union of the Scottish and English crowns in 1603. The University of Strathclyde is one of several higher education institutions in Glasgow, including the University of Glasgow, founded in 1451.1

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