XII Международная студенческая научная конференция Студенческий научный форум - 2020

The University of Bristol is one of England’s oldest and most authoritative universities. It was founded in 1876 and Winston Churchill was the Chancellor from 1929-1965. Before the University of Bristol, there was University College. University College, Bristol was the precursor to the University of Bristol.

In 1872, John Percival wrote to the Oxford colleges observing that the provinces lacked a university culture. Further he produced a report called «The Connection of the Universities and the Great Towns», which was well received by Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol College, Oxford. Jowett was to become a great figure, both scientifically and financially, in the establishment of University College, Bristol. John Percival and Benjamin Jowett spoke at the meeting, won the support of Albert and Lewis Fry, members of an influential and wealthy local family. University College, Bristol located in rented premises at 32 Park Row, opened its doors at 9 am on Tuesday 10 October 1876.

First there were two professors and four lecturers offering courses in 15 subjects. The first lesson, 97 day students (25 men and 72 women) and 230 evening ones (141 men and 89 women). University the first in England to accept women on an equal basis to men. University College, Bristol was open to men and women on an equal footing. Alfred Marshall was a famous economist, served as Principal of the College until 1881 and also taught evening classes. Conwy Lloyd Morgan was closely involved in the campaign for full university status, and would ultimately become the University of Bristol's first Vice-Chancellor.

The Charter gained momentum in 1904 with the appointment of Morris Travers as Professor of Chemistry. M.Travers, who had been recommended for the job, William Ramsay, was a determined and energetic man who set about gaining political and financial support for plans Universities College. He was backed by some forceful persons, including Chairman of the College Council, Lewis Fry. Everything changed on January 14, 1908, when Wills promised to donate £100,000 - subject to that a Charter was granted within two years. The gift set off a large reaction, so more money was raised within 24 hours than had been attracted during the previous three decades. 33 years after University College opened, the Charter, accepted by King Edward VII, came into effect. On 24 May 1909 was a day of celebration across Bristol.

Now it is ranked amongst the top 10 of UK universities. The main campus is at the city of Bristol, based in the South West of England only 90 minutes west of London. The city was named the UK’s best place to live. The University of Bristol has over 22000 undergraduate and more than 5500 postgraduate students from across 150 countries. The university approximately employs 6,000 staff. Also 25-30% of its academic staff and 20% of its student body are from outside the UK. 

The university has over 300 buildings, sports centres and over 50 sport clubs. The University of Bristol has ten libraries, millions of research and learning books in print and online. They accessible to all students, including those studying outside of Bristol, and those with a disability or with other health problems. Students, professors have access to comfort IT, including 2300 computers, many with 24-hour access and free WI-FI across the university. Students can take part in a different activities - organizations, sports clubs, fundraising and volunteering. Also students have mass media, a newspaper, various magazine, and radio stations.

The Careers Service helps students to make choices, realise their desire and supports all students from the start of their training to three years after graduation. About 300 employers attendance the university to deliver employer presentations, networking events, master class, seminar and careers fairs. Many students attend events that give advice, training for interviews, new work experience.

University of Bristol carry out world-class research. In 2013 it was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research in obstetric practice, which has made a positive difference to mothers and babies throughout the world. Scientific research tackles of the world’s problems in areas as diverse as infection and immunity, human rights, climate change, and cryptography and information security.

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