University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1881
Overview
The University of Nottingham is a public research university in Nottingham, England. It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881, and was granted a royal charter as a university in 1948.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1881Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | NottinghamSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | nottingham.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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Scholarships for international students
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People who studied here
- D. H. Lawrence (opens in a new tab)English writer and poet (1885–1930)
- Najib Razak (opens in a new tab)former 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia
- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (opens in a new tab)Ethiopian and politician, Director-General of the World Health Organization
- Clive Granger (opens in a new tab)British economist
- Theo James (opens in a new tab)British actor and musician
- Ruth Wilson (opens in a new tab)British actress
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