Loughborough University of Technology
Loughborough University is a public research university in the market town of Loughborough, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands of England.
1909 The Loughborough Technical Institute was set up with a focus on skills and knowledge which would be directly applicable in the wider world.
1915 Herbert Schofield became principal in 1915 and continued to lead the College of Technology until 1950. Over his years as principal, the College changed almost beyond recognition. He led the purchase of the estate of Burleigh Hall on the western outskirts of the town, which became the nucleus of the present 438-acre campus. He also oversaw the building of the original Hazlerigg and Rutland halls of residence, which are now home to the university's administration and the Vice-Chancellor's offices.
1966 Became a university.