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Oxford And Cambridge
Oxbridge is a portmanteau of Oxford and Cambridge, the two oldest, wealthiest, and most famous universities in the United Kingdom. The term is used to refer to them collectively, in contrast to other British universities, and more broadly to describe characteristics reminiscent of them, often with implications of superior social or intellectual status or elitism. Origins Although both universities were founded more than eight centuries ago, the term ''Oxbridge'' is relatively recent. In William Makepeace Thackeray's novel ''Pendennis'', published in 1850, the main character attends the fictional Boniface College, Oxbridge. According to the ''Oxford English Dictionary'', this is the first recorded instance of the word. Virginia Woolf used it, citing Thackeray, in her 1929 essay ''A Room of One's Own''. The term was used in the ''Times Educational Supplement'' in 1957, and the following year in ''Universities Quarterly''. When expanded, the universities are almost always referre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magdalen College New Quad And Founders Tower, Oxford, UK - Diliff
Magdalene or Magdalen may refer to: *Mary Magdalene, a disciple of Jesus *Magdalene (given name), a feminine given name (and list of persons with that name) *Magdalen College, Oxford, a constituent college of the University of Oxford *Magdalene College, Cambridge, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge *Magdalen Islands, an archipelago in Quebec, Canada *Magdalene asylum or Magdalene Laundries, Catholic institutions for fallen women *Magdalene (comics), a Marvel Comics character * ''Magdalene'' (sculpture), an outdoor sculpture by Dessa Kirk in Chicago, Illinois, US *Magdallan, later known as Magdalen, an American metal band * ''Magdalene'' (album), a 2019 album by FKA Twigs * "Magdalene", a song by Lenny Kravitz from ''Circus'' * "Magdalene", a song by White Zombie from ''Let Sleeping Corpses Lie'' * Magdalene Catholic High School, in Smeaton Grange, New South Wales, Australia *Wiggenhall St Mary Magdalen, Norfolk. See also *Madeleine (other) *Magdalen Colleg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of Northampton (13th Century)
The University of Northampton was based in Northampton, England, from 1261 to 1265. The university was established by royal charter after approval from King Henry III in 1261. It was the third university in England, after Oxford and Cambridge, and the 22nd in Europe. After being advised by bishops and magnates that Northampton was a threat to Oxford, Henry III dissolved the university in 1265, and signed a Royal Decree that banned the establishment of a university in Northampton. In 2005 the decree was repealed by the Privy Council, allowing the then University College Northampton (founded in 1924) to gain university status and become the University of Northampton. History Founding Northampton was, in the 13th century, a far more important town than is evident today, so it is not particularly surprising that a university was established there. The town was also, briefly, the King's seat. The antecedents of the University of Northampton are in a school founded in the reign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
