University of Bolton
The University of Bolton, Bolton University or UoB (legally: The University of Bolton Higher Education Corporation) is a public university in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. The University is commonly referred to as a 'post-92' institution, which is a reference to the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. It has approximately 11,000 students and more than 900 academic and professional staff.
Motto: "SAPIENTIA SUPERAT MORAS" ‘Wisdom Overcomes Difficulty' | |
| Motto | Latin: Sapientia Superat Moras |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1824 – Bolton Mechanics' Institute 1982 – Bolton Institute of Higher Education 2004 – gained university status |
| Endowment | £160,000 (2009) |
| Chancellor | George Windsor, Earl of St Andrews |
| Vice-Chancellor | George Holmes |
Administrative staff | 700+ |
| Students | 8,175 (2019/20) |
| Undergraduates | 6,675 (2019/20) |
| Postgraduates | 1,500 (2019/20) |
| Location | , Greater Manchester , 53°34′25″N 2°26′9″W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Gold, navy blue |
| Affiliations | Million+ North West Universities Association Universities UK |
| Website | www.bolton.ac.uk |
It is a member of Universities UK, Million+ and the All-Party Parliamentary University Group.
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