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[[File:University of Westminster Crest.jpg|thumb|University coat of arms]]The '''University of Westminster''' was founded in 1838 as the '''Royal Polytechnic Institution''' in Regent Street, central London. It closed in 1881, and was re-founded the following year.In 1971 it became the '''Polytechnic of Central London''', becoming an independent university under its current name in 1992. It occupies a number of buildings, mainly in the [[City of Westminster]]. | [[File:University of Westminster Crest.jpg|thumb|University coat of arms]]The '''University of Westminster''' was founded in 1838 as the '''Royal Polytechnic Institution''' in Regent Street, central London. It closed in 1881, and was re-founded the following year.In 1971 it became the '''Polytechnic of Central London''', becoming an independent university under its current name in 1992. It occupies a number of buildings, mainly in the [[City of Westminster]]. | ||
==LGBT history== | |||
The University hosted the older people's brunch for [[Opening Doors]] before the [[London Pride]] parade in 2015 and 2016. | |||
It was the venue for the second day of the [[LGBTQALMS Conference]] in 2016. | |||
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Revision as of 20:20, 28 June 2016
The University of Westminster was founded in 1838 as the Royal Polytechnic Institution in Regent Street, central London. It closed in 1881, and was re-founded the following year.In 1971 it became the Polytechnic of Central London, becoming an independent university under its current name in 1992. It occupies a number of buildings, mainly in the City of Westminster.
LGBT history
The University hosted the older people's brunch for Opening Doors before the London Pride parade in 2015 and 2016.
It was the venue for the second day of the LGBTQALMS Conference in 2016.