List of people associated with the University of London explained

The following people spent time at the University of London as either teaching staff or students. In 2015 there were a total of around 2 million University of London alumni across the world.[1]

Until year 2008, all colleges within the federal collegiate system, solely awarded University of London degree. From 2003 onwards some colleges received their own degree-awarding powers.[2] [3] However, these were held in abeyance until 2008, when a number of colleges began to award their own degrees.[4]

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BBKBirkbeck
CSSDRoyal Central School of Speech and Drama
CITYCity, University of London
CIACourtauld Institute of Art
GCULGoldsmiths, University of London
HEYHeythrop College
ICLImperial College London (left UOL as on 2007)[5]
ICRInstitute of Cancer Research
IOLInstitute of Education (merged with UCL in 2014)
KCLKing's College London
LILister Institute for Preventive Medicine
LBSLondon Business School
LSELondon School of Economics
LSHTMLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
QMULQueen Mary University of London
RAMRoyal Academy of Music
RHULRoyal Holloway, University of London
RVCRoyal Veterinary College
SGULSt George's, University of London
SOASSchool of Oriental and African Studies
SASSchool of Advanced Study
UCLUniversity College London
UOLUniversity of London Worldwide[6]
ULPUniversity of London Institute in Paris
Hon.Honorary Degree

Nobel Laureates

There are a total of 84 Nobel Laureates who were either students or staff members at the University of London. Their respective college or colleges is shown in the parenthesis. The following table shows the number of Nobel Laureates from each college:

University College London29
London School of Economics18
Imperial College London (left UOL as on 2007)14
King's College London12
Queen Mary University of London9
University of London International Programmes7
Birkbeck, University of London5
Lister Institute for Preventive Medicine3
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine2
Central School of Speech and Drama1
School of Oriental and African Studies1

There are also many non-formal graduates of the University of London who have been awarded honorary degrees and doctorates to Nobel Laureates. Notable names include Amartya Sen (Hon. DSc),[7] Shirin Ebadi (Hon. LLD),[8] George Akerlof (Hon. DSc), Robert Mundell (Hon. DSc), Muhammad Yunus (Hon. DSc)

Politicians and Heads of State

Presidents and prime ministers

Other prominent political figures

Monarchs and Royalty

Armed Forces and Military

Clergy and Religious Figures

Other religious figures

Nobel Peace Prize

Nobel Prize for Literature

Scientists and Mathematicians

Biologists and Botanists

Chemists

Computer Scientists

Engineers and Inventors

Geologists, Environmental Scientists and Physical Geographers

Immunologists

Mathematicians

Psychologists, Sociologists and Anthropologists

Physicians

Nurses

Physicists and Astronomers

The arts

Novelists, Poets and Playwrights

Actors, Comedians and TV Stars

Directors and Film-Makers

Musicians, Composers and Conductors

Artists

Businesspeople

Economists

Historians

Journalists

Judges and lawyers

Philosophers

Sportspersons

Others

Honorary degrees

The University of London presented its first honorary degrees in June 1903.[20] [21] This accolade has been bestowed on several members of British royal family and a wide range of distinguished individuals from both the academic and non-academic worlds.[21] Honorary degrees are approved by the Collegiate Council, part of the university's governance structure.[21]

References

Notes

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UOL – Alumni and Friends. University of London. 28 June 2017.
  2. News: College vote brings break-up of university a step nearer. Rebecca Smithers and Donald MacLeod. 9 December 2005. The Guardian.
  3. News: College granted degree-awarding powers. The Guardian. Polly Curtis. 27 September 2005.
  4. News: London trio to award their own degrees. 23 February 2007. Times Higher Education.
  5. Web site: Imperial College splits from University of London . The Guardian. 27 November 2015. 5 October 2006.
  6. Web site: Thank you for embracing our new name. University of London. 6 March 2018.
  7. Web site: Curriculum Vitae of Amartya Sen. Harvard University. 28 June 2017.
  8. Web site: Dr Shirin Ebadi, Honorary Doctorate, SOAS, University of London. SOAS, University of London. 27 June 2017.
  9. News: 12 June 2010 . Keluaran Khas Sempena Pelantikan Menteri-Menteri Kabinet dan Timbalan-Timbalan Menteri . 2024-09-08 . Pelita Brunei . 6 . ms.
  10. News: Profile: Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammad Al Maktoum . . 1 February 2008 . 9 January 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080209093910/http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/02/01/10186495.html . 9 February 2008.
  11. News: Shaikh Hamdan appointed Dubai's Crown Prince . . 1 February 2008 . 9 February 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080208151248/http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/02/01/10186492.html . 8 February 2008.
  12. de Wit. Harriet. Shaham. Yavin. 2009. Incentive Motivation, Conditioning, Stress, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders: A Tribute to Jane Stewart. Biological Psychiatry. en. 65. 10. 827–828. 10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.12.012. 2716031. 19398047.
  13. Web site: Terence Yung (Piano) – Short Biography . Bach Cantatas Website . BCW . 28 August 2023.
  14. News: Judge Christopher Weeramantry – graduated 1949. University of London. 21 May 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170916053752/http://www.londoninternational.ac.uk/people/judge-christopher-weeramantry-graduated-1949. 16 September 2017. dead.
  15. News: Nigeria – University of London International Programmes. University of London. 28 June 2017.
  16. Website Commemorating the Life of Edward Williams http://www.courts.qld.gov.au/library/exhibition/williams/uni_london.htm
  17. Maryland & the Federal Government|url=http://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/39fed/02usd/former/html/msa12038.html|
  18. Web site: CIArb – Member Profile (Terence Yung) . CIArb . 28 August 2023.
  19. Book: Holley, Duncan . The Alphabet of the Saints. Chalk, Gary . ACL & Polar Publishing . 1992. 0-9514862-3-3. 209.
  20. Book: Negley Harte. University of London. University of London: An Illustrated History: 1836–1986. 1968. Athlone Press Ltd.. 17 September 2017. 9780567564498.
  21. Web site: Foundation Day - University of London. University of London. 25 May 2017.
  22. Web site: Foundation Day of University of London.
  23. Book: University of London: An Illustrated History: 1836–1986. December 2000. A&C Black, 2000. 9780567564498.
  24. Web site: 1946: An honorary degree in music.
  25. Book: Shawcross, William. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother: The Official Biography. Pan Macmillan, 2009. 9780230748101. 2009-10-02.
  26. Web site: Lars Ahlfors (1907–1996). Harvard University. 31 May 2018.
  27. Web site: Lars Valerian Ahlfors. University of St Andrews. 31 May 2018.

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