Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University is a university in Liverpool, England. Two of its three founding colleges were established in 1844 and 1856, the third opening in the 1960s. It is the only ecumenical university in the UK. Based on two campuses, the main campus is located in Childwall and the second campus is located in Everton. Liverpool Hope University attracts students from some 65 different countries worldwide.
History
Two of the University's founding colleges, Anglican St. Katharine's (1844) and Catholic Notre Dame (1856) were established in the 19th century.
LIHE's name was changed to Liverpool Hope University College and achieved taught degree awarding powers in 1996.
In 2005, Hope received full University status under the leadership of Professor Pillay who is now the University's Vice-Chancellor.
On the 25th of January 2006, Baroness Cox, Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords, was installed as the University's Foundation Chancellor.
The University's Deaneries
Deanery of Arts and Humanities (Cornerstone)
Dean: Professor Bill Chambers
The Deanery of Arts and Humanities (Cornerstone) is based at the Everton campus and contains courses such as Design, Performing Arts, Music and Fine Art.
www.hope.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/everton
Deanery of Arts and Humanities (Hope Park)
Dean: Dr Terry Phillips
The Deanery of Arts and Humanities (Hope Park) is based at the main University campus, academic disciplines studied here include: English Language, English Literature, History, Politics and Theology.
www.hope.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/hopepark
Deanery of Business and Computer Science
Dean: Dr John Brinkman
The Deanery of Business and Computer Science (BACS) contains the Hope Business School and the School of Computing. There are also specialist leadership and management programmes taught at BACS.
Deanery of Education
Dean: Dr Elizabeth Gayton
The Education Deanery is responsible for the education and graduate education of future teachers and lecturers.
Deanery of Science and Social Science
Dean: Dr Penny Haughan
The Deanery of Science and Social Science contain programmes including Psychology, Criminology, Sport, Geography and Health.
Sheppard-Worlock Library
The Sheppard-Worlock Library is open 24 hours a day, all year round. The Library took its name from Bishop David Sheppard and Archbishop Derek Worlock. SWL is based at the Hope Park campus. In addition to a wealth of publications, research material, extensive computing facilities and stationary sales, SWL locates the Gradwell Collection. The Sheppard-Worlock Library is also the venue for many commercial activities in the business and education communities.
Partnership with Sun Yat-Sen University
In May 2007, Liverpool Hope University announced a partnership with Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China. The Liverpool Hope University and Sun Yat-Sen University partnership seeks research collaboration and the opportunity for students from both Universities to participate in a two year academic exchange programme. [1]
Notable alumni
Willy Russell [1] - His play Educating Rita was turned into a movie starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters, it was filmed at Trinity College, Dublin. Willy Russell is also a Visiting Professor of Popular Theatre at Hope.
Terry Molloy - Best known for his role as Davros in the long-running science fiction series Doctor Who.
Stel Pavlou [2]. Screenwriter for the film The 51st State and bestselling novelist.
Cllr Mike Storey - Executive Board Member (Regeneration) and former Leader of Liverpool City Council, also currently a Headteacher at a large Liverpool Primary School.
Peter Kilfoyle - Member of Parliament for Liverpool Walton.
Diane Allahgreen - Athletic hurdles champion, Double European gold medallist, British Junior record for 100m hurdles. Diane reached top ranking for women at 100m hurdles in Britain in 1997.
Professor the Rt.Hon David Alton, Baron Alton of Liverpool [3] - Lord Alton trained and qualified as a teacher before pursuing a career in Parliament. He is a Life Peer of the House of Lords.
Matthew Duck - Kettering All Comers Trampoline Champion 2007. Red hot tip to win gold at the World 'Line Championship in Ottawa, 2008.
References
- ↑ Willy Russell, Queen's Theatre, Hornchurch
- ↑ http://www.stelpavlou.com/
- ↑ About, davidalton.com, accessed 2007-05-09