Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
University of Bradford
University of Bradford — a university in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
University of Bradford is a university located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
The University of Bradford is located in Yorkshire. It is a public research university known for its diverse range of courses and commitment to research. Established in 1966, it has gained recognition for its focus on professional education and community engagement.
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Background
History
The university's origins date back to the Mechanics Institute, founded in 1832, formed in response to the need in the city for workers with skills relevant to the workplace. In 1882, the institute became the Bradford Technical College. In 1957, the Bradford Institute of Technology, was formed as a College of Advanced Technology to take on the running of higher education courses. Construction of the Richmond Building, the largest building on campus, began in 1963. The Horton Building and Chesham Building were subsequently added, on the opposite side of Richmond Road. The charter of incorporation was granted in 1966, to create the University of Bradford; the then Prime Minister Harold Wilson…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7916, -1.7672
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Bradford, unparished area
- Postcode
- BD7 1AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bradford West
- Established
- 1832
- Official site
- bradford.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q954035 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Bradford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Bradford?
- University of Bradford is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD7 1AY), in the parish of Bradford, unparished area.
- When was University of Bradford built?
- Built or established in 1832.
- Is University of Bradford free to visit?
- Yes, University of Bradford is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Bradford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD7 1AY. It sits within the Bradford West parliamentary constituency.