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| + | '''Liverpool John Moores University''' is a [[public university|public]] [[research university]] in the city of [[Liverpool]], England. The university can trace its origins to the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts, established in 1823.<ref>http://www.ukeas.com/uk_universities/liverpool_john_moores_university.php</ref> This later merged to become Liverpool Polytechnic. In 1992, following an [[Further and Higher Education Act 1992|Act of Parliament]], the Liverpool Polytechnic became what is now Liverpool John Moores University.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20151124133855/http://www.lipa.ac.uk/content/AboutUs/HistoryHeritage/BuildingHistory.aspx </ref> It is named after [[Sir John Moores]], a local businessman and philanthropist, who donated to the university's precursor institutions. | ||
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| + | The University also has a long history of providing training, education and research to the maritime industry, dating back to the formation of the Liverpool Nautical College in 1892. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:59, 25 April 2021
 Liverpool John Moores University  (University)    | |
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| Motto | Fortes fortuna adiuvat (Latin) |
| Formation | 1823 |
| Headquarters | Liverpool, England, UK |
| Type | Public |
| Polytechnic university in Liverpool | |
Liverpool John Moores University is a public research university in the city of Liverpool, England. The university can trace its origins to the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts, established in 1823.[1] This later merged to become Liverpool Polytechnic. In 1992, following an Act of Parliament, the Liverpool Polytechnic became what is now Liverpool John Moores University.[2] It is named after Sir John Moores, a local businessman and philanthropist, who donated to the university's precursor institutions.
The University also has a long history of providing training, education and research to the maritime industry, dating back to the formation of the Liverpool Nautical College in 1892.
Alumni on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Anderson | 24 January 1958 | UK | Politician | Mayor of Liverpool (2012 to 2021) |
| Stephen Byers | 13 April 1953 | Politician | ||
| Gillian Keegan | 13 March 1968 | UK | Politician |
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