Universities Collection (#40)

View of tidal river with footbridge and university building shrouded in mist at sunrise, Newport City Footbridge, River Usk, Newport, South Wales, Wales, October

Lyon Playfair (1819-1898) in 1885 when President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Scottish chemist and politician

Lyon Playfair (1818-1898) Scottish chemist and politician, in the chair as Deputy Speaker of the Commons during a late night session

Charles Frederick MacKenzie (1825-62) Anglican Bishop of Central Africa (1861), leader of the Universities Mission, preaching to African children. From Edwin Hodder Heroes of Britain London c1880

Jan Gruter (Gruytere, Gruterus) (1560-1627). Belgian-born classical scholar. Held various professorships including at Wittenberg and Heidelberg universities. Mezzotint

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) three chicks, at nest on city university building, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, May

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) chick, held by Wildlife Trust volunteer, from nest on city university building, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, May

St. Salvators Hall College entrance, St. Andrews University, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

University Library and statue of King Carol I, Bucharest, Romania, Europe

Henry B. Plant Museum, University of Tampa, Tampa, Florida, United States of America, North America

Natural History Museum, Oporto University, Oporto, Portugal, Europe

Paris University school of Medicine
L Ecole de Medicine, part of the Paris University Date: circa 1829

Punting on The Backs, River Cam, Clare College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

University of Sunderland National Glass Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Glass Walkway, University of Sunderland National Glass Centre, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Fountain at the Athens University, Athens, Greece, Europe

Trinity College Library, Cambridge, designed and built by Sir Christopher Wren. Date: 1960s

University, Old Town, Wroclaw, Silesia, Poland, Europe

Clare College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Close-up of 13th and 14th century stained glass windows of saint with kneeling patrons, Merton College Chapel, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view over All Souls College, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

View of a snow-covered All Souls College from the tower of St. Marys Church, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of KIngs College from St. Marys Church, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Leipzig University, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Melbourne University, Melbourne, Australia

Campus Day Parade, New York

Dancing at Keble College, Oxford
A summer ball at Keble College, Oxford: couples dancing in archway were Miss Wendy Milnes with Mr P Alun Jones, and Miss Susan Allen with Mr Patrick Higgins

American celebrities, Literary Celebrities of New York, Geor
Portrait of American Historian, George Bancroft. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1800, he studied History at Havard and Gottingen Universities

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, University Art Museum, Bonn, North Rhineland Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Santiago University, Chile, South America

Bust of George Washington, George Washington University, Washington D. C
Bust of George Washington, George Washington University, Washington D.C. United States of America, North America

University clock tower, Mumbai, India, Asia

Front gate of St. Johns College built 1511-20 with the coat of arms of Lady Margaret Beaufort, founder of the college, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Punting under the Bridge of Sighs on the River Cam at St. Johns College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Trinity College in the early evening, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Dome of College Universitaire de Saint-Boniface, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, North America

Gibbs Building with statue of King Henry VI, Kings College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Greenhouse, University Botanical Gardens, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

University of Chile (Universidad de Chile) and Metro sign, Santiago, Chile, South America

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, University of Arizona, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, United States of America, North America

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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America, North America

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University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America, North America

The Rotunda designed by Thomas Jefferson, University of Virginia, Virginia, United States of America (U.S.A.), North America

Sculpture, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America, North America

Exterior of Plateresque facade of the University at Onati, Pais Vasco, Basque area, Spain, Europe

University cloisters, Salamanca, Castile, Spain, Europe

Sevilla University, built in the 1750s as the state tobacco factory, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

View to the tower of the Antigua Universidad (Old University), Baeza, Jaen, Andalucia (Andalusia), Spain, Europe

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"Universities: Gateways to Knowledge and Inspiration" From the iconic Harry's New York Bar in Paris, France, to the majestic Great Hall at Christ Church College in Oxford University, they have long been revered as centers of intellectual growth and cultural exchange. Across continents and centuries, these institutions have shaped minds and fostered innovation. Columbia University in New York stands tall as a symbol of academic excellence, while Glasgow University boasts a rich history dating back to 1451. Stepping into Balliol College on Broad Street in Oxfordshire, England feels like entering a time capsule; its ancient walls whisper stories of scholars past. Meanwhile, Harvard University represents the epitome of American higher education with its renowned faculty and groundbreaking research. The Gallery of the Old Library beckons visitors at Radcliffe Camera in Oxfordshire—a sanctuary for knowledge seekers amidst stunning architecture. Worcester College enchants with its tranquil gardens that inspire contemplation and creativity. In Belfast, Ireland lies Queen's University—an institution where students from diverse backgrounds come together to pursue their passions. And Hertford College's Bridge of Sighs spanning New College Lane is an emblematic sight that encapsulates both beauty and academia. Kings College London proudly upholds its reputation as one of Britain's finest educational establishments—its hallowed halls echoing with generations' worth of wisdom and can not merely buildings; they are vibrant communities where dreams take flight. They serve as beacons illuminating paths towards enlightenment for countless individuals seeking knowledge across disciplines. Whether it be through rigorous studies or engaging extracurricular activities, universities ignite curiosity within young minds while nurturing critical thinking skills essential for navigating an ever-changing world. As we celebrate these bastions of learning scattered throughout Europe and beyond, let us remember that universities hold within them the power to shape futures—to mold individuals who will go on to make meaningful contributions to society.