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A History of the University of London

By Inquiring minds

  • Foundation of the University of London

    Foundation of the University of London
    link linkFounded in 1836, the University of London at first comprised just two colleges: University College London and King's College London.

  • Fourth Charter signed

    Fourth Charter signed
    linkThe University's fourth Charter, signed by Queen Victoria.The University's fourth Charter, signed by Queen Victoria on 9th April, opens the London degree to those who have not attended a college affiliated to University, and so founds what is later known as the External System.

  • Acquisition of the two foundation collections of the University of London

    Acquisition of the two foundation collections of the University of London
    linkThe De Morgan Library and the Grote Collection.

  • The first mixed classes for men and women

    The first mixed classes for men and women
    linkThe first mixed classes for men and women were held at UCL.

  • Royal Holloway College was officially opened by Queen Victoria

    Royal Holloway College was officially opened by Queen Victoria
    linkRoyal Holloway College was officially opened by Queen Victoria
    Thomas Holloway and his wife Jane founded the college in 1879.

  • MK Gandhi passes the Matriculation

    MK Gandhi passes the Matriculation
    linkMahatma Ghandi passes the Matriculation examination as a non-collegiate student.

  • Presentation of the Goldsmiths' Library of Economic Literature

    Presentation of the Goldsmiths' Library of Economic Literature
    linkPresentation of the Goldsmiths' Library of Economic Literature to the University of London.

  • Professor Ambrose Fleming invented the thermionic valve.

    Professor Ambrose Fleming invented the thermionic valve.
    linkAt UCL, Professor Ambrose Fleming invented the thermionic valve.

  • LSHTM joins the University

    LSHTM joins the University
    linkThe London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine joins the University.

  • Imperial College integrated

    Imperial College integrated
    linkThe newly founded Imperial College is integrated into the University of London.

  • Birkbeck College joined the University of London

    Birkbeck College joined the University of London
    linkBirkbeck College joined the University of London.

  • The first Foundation Day

    The first Foundation Day
    linkThe first Foundation Day was held.

  • First University employees occupy Senate House

    First University employees occupy Senate House
    linkFirst University employees occupy Senate House.

  • Heythrop College joins the University of London

    Heythrop College joins the University of London
    linkHeythrop College joins the University of London

  • London Business School joined the University

    London Business School joined the University
    linkLondon Business School joined the University.

  • Professor Geoffrey Crossick appointed as 50th Vice-Chancellor

    Professor Geoffrey Crossick appointed as 50th Vice-Chancellor
    linkProfessor Geoffrey Crossick became Vice-Chancellor of the University in September 2010, moving to the post after five years as Warden of Goldsmiths, University of London.

  • New name for the External System

    New name for the External System
    linkThese programmes are developed through a unique collaboration between the Colleges of the University and the University of London International Academy (the new name for the central academic body of the University).
    All of us at the University of London are very proud of what the External System stands for and has achieved, but we also know that the name has become dated for the student body, now 50,000 worldwide. That's why it's changing.
    In the future all the materials will carry the name Uni

  • Professor Sir Adrian Smith, FRS appointed new Vice-Chancellor

    Professor Sir Adrian Smith, FRS appointed new Vice-Chancellor
    linkProfessor Sir Adrian Smith, FRS appointed new Vice-Chancellor