Leeds University, located in Leeds, England, is a public research university and a traditional British red brick university. Since 1904, King Edward VII officially awarded the name of Leeds University. Founded in 1904, the university is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Britain. The quality of teaching and research in this school enjoys a high reputation all over the world. It has had an important influence on the world in culture, economy and society. The University of Leeds ranks 365,438+0 in Europe and 93rd in the world in 2065,438+09 QS. And on 20 16-20 17, it was rated as the fifth largest target institution in the UK by top graduate employers. At present, the school has 33,300 students, making it the fifth largest university in Britain (167 University). Since 2006, the school has been ranked in the top five. Leeds University
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Historical knowledge 183 1 Establish Leeds Medical College to meet the needs of five medical institutions established in the city. Yorkshire Academy of Sciences was established in 1874 to provide education for the children of middle-class businessmen. Manchester Owens College was founded in 185 1. Yorkshire College of Science started teaching in experimental physics, mathematics, geology, mining, chemistry and biology, and soon became an international center for engineering and textile technology research. A few years later, when classical literature, modern literature and history appeared constantly, Yorkshire Institute of Technology was renamed Yorkshire College. Owens College is the only college in Victoria Federal University from 1880 to 1884. 1884, Leeds Medical College became a college of Yorkshire College. On June 3rd, 1887, 165438+ Yorkshire College became the third college of Victoria Commonwealth University. During this period, students obtained a degree certificate from London University after graduation. Unlike Owens College, Leeds Campus has never banned female students from its courses. It was not until 1896 that female students were enrolled. 1904, Leeds College was granted a royal charter by Edward VII, became an independent university, and was renamed Leeds University. In 2004, the university celebrated the100th anniversary. In August, 20 10, the university became one of the most targeted institutions among students registered in the liquidation process of UCAS in 20 10, which matched unacknowledged courses with students who did not meet the company or insurance choices. Today, this university has more than 33,300 students, including foreign students from different countries in the world. It is the fifth largest university in the UK (167 University). Since 2006, the university has been ranked in the top five in terms of the number of applicants in the UK. The other four universities are Manchester University, Manchester City University, Nottingham University and Edinburgh University. This university has a strong faculty, of which more than 35% are professors. Over the years since its establishment, the school has trained a large number of outstanding graduates, some of whom have won the Nobel Prize and other awards, some of whom are physicists, scientists, economists, engineers, economists, physicists, surgeons, relevant staff of state institutions and other famous figures. The university has a number of research institutes in various departments, not only in medicine, but also in transportation, food, aviation and other fields. In 2009, the university won the biennial Queen's Anniversary Award in recognition of its services in engineering and technology. This honor was awarded to the Institute of Transportation (ITS) of the university, which has been a world leader in transportation teaching and research for more than 40 years. Universities are very active in international activities. This university is a founding member of the Northern Alliance. It is also a member of Russell Group, N8 Group, World University Network, association of commonwealth universities, European University Association, White Rose University Alliance, Santander Network and CDIO Initiative. The business school of the university has a "triple crown" certification qualification association, which promotes the MBA association of business schools and the European quality improvement system. The university's educational partnership includes providing formal degree-granting certification for Leeds Art Institute and Leeds Trinity University College, although the latter now has the right to award their own degrees. This university was awarded "20 17 Excellent University Guide" by The Times in 20 16. Ranked 93rd in QS World University Ranking 20 19. Graduates' employability ranks first in the world (QS graduates' employability ranks 20 16), and is rated as the fifth largest goal in Britain by the top employers of British graduates on 2016/7. The school has also established cooperative relations with well-known higher education institutions in different countries around the world. Every year, universities send teachers and students to study or practice in foreign schools to accumulate experience. The university often participates in international conferences, seminars and other international projects every year. The university is a founding member of Russell Group, including the major research universities in Britain, and the cooperative research of N8 Group. [69] association of commonwealth universities's World University Network, European University Association, White Rose University Alliance, Santander Network and CDIO Initiative. It also belongs to British universities. The "Triple Crown" Association of Leeds University Business School has the certification qualification to promote the MBA Association of Business School and the European Quality Improvement System. Soyinka, a well-known alumnus, Jack Straw, a Nigerian poet, Leslie Cheung, a British politician, Alice Wong, a late Hong Kong singer and actor, Harry Tregubov, a member of Richmond Constituency of the Canadian House of Commons, chris pine, an Australian real estate tycoon, Kenny Baylor, one of Australia's richest men, a famous Hollywood actor, Chris Leslie, a British singer-songwriter and Grammy winner, and Jeremy Dyson, a British Labour Party and politician. Ngugi WaThiant, a famous British screenwriter; nambaryn enkhbayar, a well-known Kenyan writer and culturist; george porter, a Mongolian politician, former president, prime minister and President of the Great Hural; Jack Straw, a British chemist and Nobel Prize winner; Elio Di Rupo, a politician of the British Labour Party, former Minister of the Interior and Foreign Affairs; and a French socialist. Former Belgian Prime Minister stephen gould, American biologist, evolutionary biologist, science historian and popular science writer, Peter Robinson, also teaches at Liang Junyan's Harvard University, and is a famous crime novel writer. He is currently the chairman of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, Professor Marin, and the second president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. School facilities include teaching buildings, libraries, clinics, many research institutes and experimental centers, cultural centers, sports centers, dormitories, restaurants and student clubs. The Department introduced the School of Arts, Humanities and Culture, the School of Biological Sciences, the School of Business Education, the School of Social Sciences and Law School of Engineering, the School of Environment, the School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, the School of Medicine and Health, the School of Colony and Post-colonialism, the School of Membrane and System Biology, the School of Molecular and Comparative Biology, the School of Transportation, the School of Dentistry, the School of Health and Therapy, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Medical Education, Leeds University. Leeds is a cultural, financial and commercial center in West Yorkshire, England, and the largest Location: North-northwest of London 190 miles (3 10 kilometers), in the Ayr Valley in the eastern foothills of pennines. Urban climate belongs to maritime climate. Influenced by pennines, it is usually cooler in summer with moderate rainfall. Winter is cold and cloudy, with occasional snow and frost. Leeds, located in the east of pennines, is one of the drier cities in Britain, with an annual rainfall of 660mm. Other information:
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