21 Facts About Coventry University

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Coventry University is a public research university in Coventry, England.

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The origins of Coventry University can be linked to the founding of the Coventry School of Design in 1843.

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Coventry University governs their other higher education institutions CU Coventry University, CU Scarborough and CU London, all of which market themselves as an "alternative to mainstream higher education".

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Origins of Coventry University can be traced back to the founding of the Coventry School of Design in 1843.

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In 2012 "Coventry University College" was set up within the main university campus, offering qualifications up to degree-level at a lower cost compared to typical university fees.

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In September 2019, Coventry purchased the 22-acre farm Ryton Organic Gardens from the charity Garden Organic, who remains on site as a tenant along with the Heritage Seed Library and a Community Supported Agriculture scheme '5-Acre CSA' sitting alongside the university's own Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience.

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Coventry University has adopted a policy of naming its buildings after people or organisations with a significant local or regional impact.

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8.

CU Coventry was established on campus in 2012 and is an offshoot of Coventry University, providing full-time and part-time professional courses such as accounting, legal studies and marketing.

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CU Coventry is independent from the university with its own staff and facilities, though its programmes are validated and awarded by the university.

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Coventry University Wroclaw is a campus opened in September 2020, offering courses taught in English, including IT, cybersecurity, business, and aviation management with more courses to follow in 2023.

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Coventry University is headed formally by the Chancellor, a largely ceremonial role, currently Margaret Casely-Hayford.

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12.

Coventry is a member of the University Alliance mission group, of which Latham is a former Chair.

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13.

Coventry University is divided into four faculties, each divided into different schools:.

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14.

Coventry University is an exempt charity under the Charities Act 1960.

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Coventry University offers more than 130 undergraduate degrees and 100 postgraduate degrees over its four faculties, as well as qualifications such as foundation degrees and Higher National Diplomas .

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In 2017, the Coventry University gained a Gold in the Government's Teaching Excellence Framework.

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Coventry University is one of only a select few higher education institutions in the history of the Queen's Awards to be honoured.

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18.

Coventry University owns four facilities: Priory Hall, Quadrant Hall, Singer Hall and 72a Margaret Road, as well as several houses around Coventry University, mostly in the Earlsdon area.

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19.

Facilities provided through partnerships Coventry has with private companies, such as Unite, Liberty Living and Derwent Living, include Liberty Park, Trinity Point, Paradise Place, Sherbourne House, Callice Court and Raglan House.

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20.

Coventry University Students' Union is a registered charity that acts as a representative and campaigning organisation for students at Coventry University.

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21.

Coventry University is an entrant in Formula Student through its Phoenix Racing team, finishing 42nd out of 102 entrants in 2012 and winning an award for the most fuel-efficient car in 2011.

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