Robinson College is the youngest of Cambridge University colleges . It is unique in that since its inception it was intended for both students and graduate students of both sexes.
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| Year of foundation | 1977 |
| Type of | Cambridge University College |
| Rector | David yates |
| Undergraduate | 397 [1] |
| Master | 162 [1] |
| Legal address | Cambridge Grange Road CB3 9AN |
| Website | robinson.cam.ac.uk |
Content
- 1 History
- 2 Rectors
- 3 Famous Fellows and Honorary Members
- 4 Famous Alumni
- 5 notes
- 6 References
History
It was founded after the British philanthropist David Robinson ( British David Robinson ) offered the university 17 million pounds to create a new college in Cambridge (later, after the official opening Robinson allocated another 1 million £). The first graduate students and fellows entered college in 1977, the next year, bachelors were first accepted. In May 1981, Robinson College was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II [2] .
The college is one of the main conference centers of the University of Cambridge. As a rule, events take place during the summer holidays when students are absent [3] . In addition, Robinson has a special conference center 32 kilometers west of Cambridge, in Wyboston ( English Wyboston ) on the border with Bedfordshire . Both random and regular events are held there.
In 1985, on the basis of the college, the Research Institute named. Needham Research Institute , a researcher in East Asian science, technology and medicine [4] [5] .
Rectors
- Jack Lewis, from 1977 to 2001.
- David Yates, from 2001 to the present.
Famous Fellows and Honorary Members
- Miles Burnit (born 1939), honorary member.
- Janusz Kokhanovsky (1940-2010).
Famous Graduates
- Charles Hart (b. 1961), songwriter and musician.
- Mark Quinn (b. 1964), artist and sculptor.
- Mark Galeotti (b. 1965), political scientist.
- Greg Hands (b. 1965), politician, in the second office of David Cameron (2015-2016).
- Nick Clegg (born 1967), politician, Lord Chairman of the Privy Council of Great Britain .
- Connie Hack (b. 1975), journalist , TV presenter , actress, and writer .
- Joe Ansbrough (b. 1985), Scottish professional rugby player .
- Robinson College
Grange road
Memorial plaque
Facade
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Key Facts and Figures . University of Cambridge . Date of treatment November 14, 2017.
- ↑ Frantsev V. Gentlemen prefer the Trinity (Russian) // Around the World . - 2001. - September 1.
- ↑ Conferences ( inaccessible link) . Robinson College. Date of treatment November 14, 2017. Archived October 13, 2008.
- ↑ NRI official website . Date of treatment November 14, 2017.
- ↑ Davies M. Obituary: Joseph Needham (English) // The Independent . - 1995 .-- March 26.