Friday 13 February 2015

University of Liverpool, England

The University of Liverpool is a public university based in the city of Liverpool, England. Founded as a college in 1881, it gained its royal charter in 1903 with the ability to award degrees and is also known to be one of the six original "red brick" civic universities. It comprises three faculties organised into 35 departments and schools.

Address: Liverpool, Merseyside L69 3BX, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 151 794 2000 
Former names
Victoria University at Liverpool(1884-1903)
University College Liverpool
(1882-84)
MottoHAEC OTIA STUDIA FOVENT
Motto in English
"These days of peace foster learning"
Established1903 (present)
1882
TypePublic
Endowment£143.5 million
ChancellorSir David King
Vice-ChancellorJanet Beer
VisitorThe Lord President of the Council ex officio
Students21,265
Undergraduates17,405
Postgraduates3,860
LocationLiverpool, England
CampusUrban
AffiliationsRussell Group, EUA, N8 Group, NWUA, AACSB, CDIO
Websitewww.liv.ac.uk

Tuesday 10 February 2015

University of Texas at Austin


The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university and the flagship institution of The University of Texas System

Address: Austin, TX 78712, United States
Mascot: University of Texas at Austin Bevo
Founder: Congress of the Republic of Texas
Colors: White, Burnt Orange 
Former names
The University of Texas
(1883–1967)
MottoDisciplina praesidium civitatis (Latin)
Motto in English
Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of democracy.
EstablishedSeptember 15, 1883
TypeFlagship state universitySpace-grant university
Endowmentover US $25 billion (systemwide as of 2014)
PresidentWilliam C. Powers, Jr.
ProvostGregory Fenves
Academic staff
3,018
Administrative staff
21,000
Undergraduates38,463
Postgraduates12,682
LocationAustin, Texas, U.S.
NewspaperThe Daily Texan
ColorsBurnt orange and white        
AthleticsNCAA Division I – Big 12
Sports18 varsity teams
NicknameLonghorns
MascotBevo & Hook 'em
Affiliations
  • UT System
  • AAU
  • URA
  • SURA
  • ORAU
  • APLU
Websiteutexas.edu