Liverpool John Moores University
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Liverpool John Moores University (abbreviated LJMU) is a public research university in the city of Liverpool, England. The university can trace its origins to the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts, established in 1823.[3] This later merged to become Liverpool Polytechnic. In 1992, following an Act of Parliament, the Liverpool Polytechnic became what is now Liverpool John Moores University.[4] It is named after Sir John Moores, a local businessman and philanthropist, who donated to the university's precursor institutions.
Motto | Latin: Audentes fortuna juvat |
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Motto in English | Fortune favours the bold |
Type | Public |
Established | 1823 – Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts 1992 – Liverpool John Moores University |
Chancellor | Nisha Katona |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Mark Power |
Administrative staff | 1,095[1] |
Students | 25,050 (2019/20)[2] |
Undergraduates | 20,105 (2019/20)[2] |
Postgraduates | 4,945 (2019/20)[2] |
Location | , England , United Kingdom 53.403°N 2.970°W / 53.403; -2.970 |
Campus | Urban |
Colours | Navy blue Lime green |
Affiliations | University Alliance EUA Northern Consortium |
Website | ljmu |
The university had 25,050 students in 2019/20, of which 20,105 are undergraduate students and 4,945 are postgraduate,[2] making it the 30th largest university in the UK by total student population.
It is a member of the University Alliance, the Northern Consortium and the European University Association.