Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck was founded on November 11, 1823, by Dr. George Birkbeck. That night he spoke to a crowd of approximately two thousand people at the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand on the importance of educating the London working class. His supporters that night included Jeremy Bentham, the philosopher and originator of Utilitarianism,; Sir John Hobhouse, a radical MP,; and Henry Brougham, a liberal MP, anti-slavery campaigner, and educational reformer. The new institute would provide the first opportunity for artisans and craftspeople to learn about science, art, and economics, which was a controversial issue at that time. Dr. Birkbeck was accused of "scattering the seeds of evil." Birkbeck rallied supporters against his critics, stating, "now is the time for the universal benefits of the blessings of knowledge". Despite the controversy, his supporters helped him raise enough money to open the institution.

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The new school provided the first opportunity for artisans and craftspeople to learn about science, art, and economics, which was such a controversial issue at that time that Dr. George Birkbeck was accused of "scattering the seeds of evil." Birkbeck was undeterred and called his supporters to action, stating, "now is the time for the universal benefits of the blessings of knowledge". Despite the controversy, his supporters and donors helped him raise enough money to open the institution.

The London Mechanics’ Institute was subsequently created on December 2, 1823, with the mission to educate the working people of London. In 1830, the institute became one of the first colleges to admit women. It would be another forty years before Oxford University and Cambridge University would do so. In 1858, the University of London’s Charter for the college was ratified, allowing any student to sit for degree examinations and making Birkbeck one of the best choices for London students who wanted a university education but could not afford to study full-time.

In 1830, Birkbeck became one of the first colleges to admit women, nearly forty years before the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge would do so. In 1858, the ratification of the University of London’s Charter meant that any student could sit degree examinations, making Birkbeck one of the best choices for students who wanted a university education but could not afford to study full-time. This role was formalized in 1920 when Birkbeck officially became part of the University of London, on the understanding that it would continue to offer evening study.

In 1866, the Mechanics’ Institute officially changed its name to the Birkbeck Literary and Scientific Institution, and in 1907, it officially became Birkbeck College. In 1920, Birkbeck became part of the University of London.

Birkbeck provides flexible fullfull- and part-time higher education courses and degrees for students of all ages. The course offerings are designed to meet its students' changing educational, cultural, personal, and career needs. Birkbeck also has a mission to make available the results of research, and the expertise acquired, through teaching, publication, partnerships with other organizations and the promotion of civic and public debate. The college caters to those who live or work in the London region.

Birkbeck will celebrate its two hundredthtwo-hundredth anniversary in November 2023.

Birkbeck was founded on the evening of November 11, 1823, when around two thousand people gathered at the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand to hear Dr. George Birkbeck speak on the importance of educating the working people of London. Supporters present at the event included Jeremy Bentham, the philosopher and originator of Utilitarianism,; Sir John Hobhouse, a radical MP who held several important government posts across his career,; and Henry Brougham, a liberal MP, anti-slavery campaigner, and educational reformer. Following this initial meeting, the London Mechanics’ Institute was formally created on December 2, 1823, with the mission to educate working people.

The new school provided the first opportunity for artisans and craftspeople to learn about science, art, and economics, which was such a controversial issue at that time that Dr. George Birkbeck was accused of "scattering the seeds of evil.". Birkbeck was undeterred and called his supporters to action, stating, "now is the time for the universal benefits of the blessings of knowledge". Despite the controversy, his supporters and donors helped him raise enough money to open the institution.

In 1830, Birkbeck became one of the first colleges to admit women, nearly 40forty years before the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge would do so. In 1858, the ratification of the University of London’s Charter meant that any student could sit degree examinations, making Birkbeck one of the best choices for students who wanted a university education but could not afford to study full-time. This role was formalized in 1920 when Birkbeck officially became part of the University of London, on the understanding that it would continue to offer evening study.

Birkbeck, University of London, is a higher education institution located in central London and is part of the University of London. The college is London's only specialist provider of evening-only higher education, with classes held between 6 and 9 pm.

Birkbeck provides flexible full and part-time higher education courses and degrees for students of all ages. The course offerings are designed to meet its students' changing educational, cultural, personal, and career needs. Birkbeck also has a mission to make available the results of research, and the expertise acquired, through teaching, publication, partnerships with other organizations and the promotion of civic and public debate. The college caters to those who live or work in the London region.

Birkbeck will celebrate its two hundredth anniversary in November 2023.

Birkbeck College, University of London

Birkbeck was founded on the evening of November 11, 1823, when around two thousand people gathered at the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand to hear Dr. George Birkbeck speak on the importance of educating the working people of London. Supporters present at the event included Jeremy Bentham, the philosopher and originator of Utilitarianism, Sir John Hobhouse, a radical MP who held several important government posts across his career, and Henry Brougham, a liberal MP, anti-slavery campaigner, and educational reformer. Following this initial meeting, the London Mechanics’ Institute was formally created on December 2, 1823, with the mission to educate working people.

The new school provided the first opportunity for artisans and craftspeople to learn about science, art, and economics, which was such a controversial issue at that time that Dr. George Birkbeck was accused of "scattering the seeds of evil". Birkbeck was undeterred and called his supporters to action, stating, "now is the time for the universal benefits of the blessings of knowledge". Despite the controversy, his supporters and donors helped him raise enough money to open the institution.

In 1830, Birkbeck became one of the first colleges to admit women, nearly 40 years before the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge would do so. In 1858, the ratification of the University of London’s Charter meant that any student could sit degree examinations, making Birkbeck one of the best choices for students who wanted a university education but could not afford to study full-time. This role was formalized in 1920 when Birkbeck officially became part of the University of London, on the understanding that it would continue to offer evening study.