Description

Given university status in 1964, the college was previously known as the 'Tech', but the foundations of this world-renowned institution were laid long ago by the Professor of Natural Philosophy (physics to some), John Anderson (1726-96). He was interested in educating all classes of people in science and challenged elitism.

Housed in a building on George Street to begin with, Anderson's University developed faculties including the arts and medicine before it was renamed the Royal Technical College in 1912. Redbrick forms the main building, which provides a stark contrast with the Gothic arrogance of Glasgow University. Of the many buildings that make up the campus, one highlight is the Architecture Building, designed by Frank Fielden (1964-7), who was the professor at the time.