英 国 文 化英 国 文 化British Culture and Education
主讲教师:田祥斌Lecture 8
Education in United KingdomEducation in United Kingdom
– England
The University of Portsmouth
The University of West of England
The University of Leicester
The University of Warwick
The University of Bath
The University of Nottingham
The University of York
-- Scotland: The University of Edinburgh -- W ales The University of Wales The University of Cardiff The University of Swansea
English UniversitiesEnglish Universities
1. The University of Portsmouth (60) 朴茨茅斯大学 Facts and figures
--The University of Portsmouth is a leading modern university with a strong reputation for teaching and research. Many of the academics are international leaders in their fields.
-- The university is ranked among the top 400 universities in the world.
English UniversitiesEnglish Universities
-- and the top modern university in the United Kingdom in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
-- 23,000 plus students, including 3,000 from over 100 countries, are supported by over 2,500 staff.
English UniversitiesEnglish Universities
-- It is located by the sea but in the heart of one of Britain's most historic cities. The main Guildhall campus, dotted around the city center.
--The University of Portsmouth is a research-active university with wide range of activities across many subjects.
The University of the West of England The University of the West of England (UWE)(UWE)
-- UWE is located in the English city of Bristol. Its main campus is, about five miles (8 km) north of the city center. With over 30,000 students and 3,500 staff (teaching 1700), UWE is the largest provider of Higher Education in the South West of England.
UWEUWE
-- Although UWE is a modern university, its educational roots date back to the 16th Century which set up in 1595.
-- UWE offers over 600 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and short course levels.
3.The University of Leicester 3.The University of Leicester 莱斯特大学 莱斯特大学 (Ranking 14-17)(Ranking 14-17)
-- The University of Leicester was founded as a university college in 1921. It is a publicly-funded institution with a leading international reputation for teaching and research.
-- It has 12,600 full-time students. Of the students, around 24% come from outside the European Union, from a total of more than 70 countries.
University of Leicester University of Leicester
University of Leicester University of Leicester
-- Leicester is just 69 minutes direct from London by train. There are also direct rail links to Birmingham, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, East Midlands Parkway.
University of Leicester University of Leicester
-- The University of Leicester is based in the City of Leicester, 100 miles north of London. Leicester is the tenth largest city in Britain with a population of approximately 300,000.
--The city is proud of its cultural diversity, with many races and religions living side by side. There are many shared cultural events.
University of Leicester University of Leicester
University of Leicester University of Leicester
--Postgraduate fees 2013/14: £ 11,000-16,000
Living cost: £ 5000-6000
--Currently a University of 23,000 students, with a turnover of £230m and 3,800 colleagues, the future is bright. Already ranked in the top-15 universities in Britain, by 2015 the university aims to rise further to become top-10.
University of Leicester University of Leicester
-- 大学所在的莱斯特市位于英格兰的正中心,朝北去伯明翰机场仅 45 分钟。
-- 著名校友: * Peter Atkins- 物理生物学家 * Malcolm Bradbury- 作家 * Sue Cook- 电视节目主持
University of Leicester University of Leicester
4. The University of Warwick 4. The University of Warwick (6)(6)华威大学,沃里克大学华威大学,沃里克大学
--Warwick describes itself as a "research-led institution”
--Main Campus
University of Warwick University of Warwick
--The University of Warwick (informally known as Warwick University or Warwick) is a public research university located in Coventry. It was established in 1965. In 2010-2011 academic year, endowment is £6.7 million.
-- a total income of £419.1 million in 2010/11, of which £86.3 million came from research grants and contracts.
University of Warwick University of Warwick
--Warwick is primarily located on the outskirts of Coventry. It is organized into four faculties - Arts, Medicine, Science and Social Sciences - within which there are approximately 30 departments.
-- 1,390 academic and research staff-- Students: 23,420 Undergraduates: 12,979 Postgraduates: 10,441
University of Warwick University of Warwick
University of Warwick University of Warwick
University of Warwick University of Warwick
University of Warwick University of Warwick
University of WarwickUniversity of Warwick
University of WarwickUniversity of Warwick
5. University of Bath (15)5. University of Bath (15)
University of BathUniversity of Bath
--The University campus is located in Claverton Down, on the east side of Bath. The nearest train station is Bath Spa and buses run regularly to campus. By train, it is less than 2 hours from London.
-- -- It was set up in 1966. The University has had close connections with industry and the public.
University of BathUniversity of Bath
-- Students 15,316 students, of whom: Undergraduates: 10,070Postgraduates: 5,246Male students: 54%Female students: 46%
University of BathUniversity of Bath
-- More than 25% are from outside the UK and represent over 100 nationalities.
University of BathUniversity of Bath
-- The University's buildings are set in an attractive campus about a mile from the centre of Bath, a World Heritage City.
University of BathUniversity of BathCity of Bath -- Bath is a spectacularly beautiful city which
stands on the River Avon among the hills of England’s West Country. Viewed from the air.
University of BathUniversity of Bath
Royal Crescent and Circus 新月广场 -- The Royal Crescent is
one of the world‘s best known landmarks. Built between 1767 and 1775, the crescent contains some 30 houses.
University of BathUniversity of Bath
University of BathUniversity of Bath
--Bath was awarded the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO for the city’s striking architecture.
University of BathUniversity of Bath
-- In the heart of the city, Roman baths, now Thermae Bath Spa is a remarkable combination of ‘old and new.
University of BathUniversity of Bath
-- Pulteney Bridge普尔特尼桥 , is one ofthe world's most beautiful bridges. It is one of a handful of historic bridges in the world with shops built into it.
University of BathUniversity of Bath
--Beautiful 18th century landscape garden with the famous Palladian Bridge,
one of four in the world.
6. The University of Nottingham 6. The University of Nottingham (8-16)(8-16)
-- Motto in English: “A city is built on wisdom“ 诺丁汉大学
University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
-- The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham 。
-- Motto in English: "A city is built on wisdom"
-- Established: 1881--Type: Public--endowment: £32m (2010/11)-- Chancellor: Professor Fujia Yang
University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
-- www.nottingham.ac.uk University Park
University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
--The university is located in seven sites; five in Nottingham, one in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and one in Ningbo, China.
University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
-- Nottingham is organised into five faculties and offers about 50 subjects. In 2010/11, Nottingham had 30,370 full-time students and 2,735 full-time staff.
-- Nottingham had a total income of ₤511 million in 2010/11. The university is associated with three Nobel Prize winners and its graduates include D.H. Lawrence. Its alumni have won 11 Olympic medals.
University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham
7. The University of York (9)7. The University of York (9)
--Founded on principles of excellence, equality and opportunity for all, the University of York opened in 1963 with just 230 students.
University of YorkUniversity of York
-- In less than 50 years, York has become one of the top ten universities in the UK for teaching and research – and is first in the UK and eighth in the world in the Times Higher Education world rankings of universities less than 50 years old. There are now over 30 academic departments and research centres and the student body has expanded to nearly 16,000.
University of YorkUniversity of York
Colleges-- Each of the eight Colleges has its own
distinctive identity, atmosphere, facilities and history. -- James College
University of YorkUniversity of York
Heslington Hall
Central Hall
University of YorkUniversity of York
University Library and Archives
Kingdom of ScotlandKingdom of Scotland
Capital: EdinburghLargest City: GlasgowOfficial Language(s):English, Gaelic, ScotsGovernment: Constitutional monarchyQueen (of the UK): Queen Elizabeth IIArea:78,772 km² (30,414 sq mi)Population: Around 5.2 million
Kingdom of ScotlandKingdom of Scotland
-- There are fifteen higher education institutions in Scotland which have university status.
University of ScotlandUniversity of Scotland
University of AberdeenUniversity of DundeeUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of GlasgowUniversity of St AndrewsUniversity of Stirling
The University of Edinburgh (10-18)The University of Edinburgh (10-18)
Established: 1583 Type: Public Endowment: £236.512 million
Students: 30,377 (2011-12) Undergraduates: 20,316 Postgraduates: 10,061 Colleges and Schools -- The University structure is based on 3 Colleges
containing a total of 22 Schools.
University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
Colleges■Humanities & Social Science■Medicine & Veterinary Medicine■Science & Engineering
University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
Alumni and facultyJames Wilson, Prime Ministers: Gordon BrownNaturalist: Charles Darwin Writers: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Robert Louis Stevenson Sir Walter Scott
University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
University of EdinburghUniversity of Edinburgh
Ranking-- According to QS Academic Reputation
2011-2012, University of Edinburgh is placed first in Scotland, 5th in the UK, and 20th in the world in terms of academic reputation.
-- It is ranked 49 in the world, 6 in the UK in reputation by Times Higher Education 2012.
Kingdom of WalesKingdom of Wales
Flag of Wales
Kingdom of WalesKingdom of Wales
Capital (and largest city) : CardiffOfficial languages : Welsh, EnglishArea : Total , 20,779 km2 Population :( 2011 census ) 3,064,000Date formats : dd/mm/yyyyUniversities--There are 12 universities and independent
university colleges in Wales.
The University of WalesThe University of Wales
- The University of Wales is a confederal university founded in 1893 with over 100,000 students.
-- Charles, Prince of Wales, is the chancellor of the university
University of WalesUniversity of Wales
University of WalesUniversity of Wales
--The University of Wales has played a substantial role in the development of higher education in Wales. Over the years the
University has adapted in order to be in a position to respond to the needs of students, both in Wales and further afield.
University of WalesUniversity of Wales
University of WalesUniversity of Wales
University of WalesUniversity of Wales
The University of CardiffThe University of Cardiff
-- Cardiff University is the best and largest one, ranking 35,which set up in 1883 with 30,000 students.
-- Before August 2004, the university was officially known as University of Wales, Cardiff.
University of CardiffUniversity of Cardiff
--Cardiff University is a research university located in Cardiff, Wales. It received its Royal charter in 1883. The university is consistently recognised as providing high quality research-based university education in Wales. It is ranked number 122 of the world's top universities.
University of CardiffUniversity of Cardiff
University of CardiffUniversity of Cardiff
University of CardiffUniversity of Cardiff
-- With over 28,000 students and 6,000 staff, the Cardiff University academic community is the size of a small town.
-- It is a community with an annual turnover of £429 million. (Correct as at November 2010).
University of CardiffUniversity of Cardiff
University of CardiffUniversity of Cardiff
University of CardiffUniversity of CardiffBute Building
University of CardiffUniversity of CardiffAberdare Hall
University of CardiffUniversity of Cardiff
--Research is undertaken in each of the 27 Schools, and at any one time there are more than 1,800 research contracts in operation.
-- --Cardiff is a university of first choice among high caliber students and there are approximately 34,000 applications for some 4,500 places.
The University of SwanseaThe University of Swansea
--Swansea University set up in 1920, with about 19,000 students, ranking 49.
-- The University’s foundation stone was laid by King George V on 19 July 1920.
-- Swansea University’s ambition is to create a new world-leading research, innovation and educational complex.
University of SwanseaUniversity of Swansea
-- The University in a park, in a city, by the beach
University of SwanseaUniversity of Swansea
University of SwanseaUniversity of Swansea
A world-class university--With 15,921 students and 2,510 staff,
Swansea's multicultural campus community provides a global perspective and opportunities to gain skills that last a lifetime.
University of SwanseaUniversity of Swansea
Transport--Swansea University is easily accessible by
road, rail, sea and air. Cardiff International Airport is less than an hour away. Swansea railway station is on the main west coast line from London Paddington, less than three hours away. There are also frequent ferry crossings from Swansea to Cork in the Republic of Ireland.
University of SwanseaUniversity of Swansea