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The formation of the Mechanics' Institute
The University of Manchester traces its roots to the formation of the Mechanics' Institute (later to become UMIST) in 1824, and its heritage is linked to Manchester's pride in being the world's first industrial city. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/UMIST_main_building_Whitworth_Street.jpg
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Victoria University of Manchester was founded
The former Victoria University of Manchester, now the University of Manchester, was founded as Owens College. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_University_of_Manchester http://www.oldukphotos.com/graphics/England%20Photos/Lancashire,%20Manchester,%20Victoria%20University.jpg -
The founding of the Royal Manchester school of Medicine and Surgery.
The founding of the Royal Manchester school of Medicine and Surgery. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1f/Old_Medical_School.jpg http://www.manchester.ac.uk/ -
The Mechanics' Institution is converted into the Manchester Technical School.
The Mechanics' Institution is converted into the Manchester Technical School. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/ http://ddar.manchester.ac.uk/timeline/princessstreet.jpg -
Manchester Museum
Manchester Museum was transferred to Owens College. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/ http://museum.escubes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/1912-extension-with-crompton-hardy-etc-neg-4652-30.jpg -
The Whitworth Art Gallery was founded
The Whitworth Art Gallery was founded. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/ http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/visit/thenewgallery/history/welcome02.jpg -
Opening of Whitworth Hall
Opening of Whitworth Hall. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/ https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/52/188344096_b62fab972b_b.jpg -
The Municipal School of Technology opens on Sckville Street
The Municipal School of Technology opens on Sckville Street. http://www.manchester.ac.uk/ http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/history-heritage/history/buildings/sackville-street/Sackville-Street-Building.jpg -
Ernest Rutherford was awarded Nobel prize
Ernest Rutherford was awarded Nobel prize for his investigations into the disintegration of the elements and the chemistry of radioactive substances.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manchester#Nobel_prize_winners
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Walter Haworth was awarded Nobel prize
Walter Haworth was awarded Nobel prize for his investigations on carbohydrates and vitamin C. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manchester#Nobel_prize_winners https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Norman_Haworth.jpg -
Alexander Todd was awarded Nobel prize
Alexander Todd was awarded Nobel prize for his work on nucleotides and nucleotide co-enzymes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manchester https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/59/Alexander_Todd_Nobel.jpg/220px-Alexander_Todd_Nobel.jpg -
Melvin Calvin was awarded Nobel prize
Melvin Calvin was awarded Nobel prize for his research on the carbon dioxide assimilation in plants. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manchester https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Melvin_Calvin_1960s.jpg/240px-Melvin_Calvin_1960s.jpg -
Michael Smith was awarded Nobel prize
Michael Smith was awarded Nobel prize for his fundamental contributions to the establishment of oligonucleotide-based, site-directed mutagenesis and its development for protein studies. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d6/Michaelsmith.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manchester -
The current University of Manchester was officially launched
The current University of Manchester was officially launched when Queen Elizabeth handed over its Royal Charter.
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University of the Year
The university was named the Sunday Times University of the Year.
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