Goldsmiths, University of London
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About Goldsmiths, University of London
According to Wikipedia, Goldsmiths, University of London, legally the Goldsmiths' College, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in New Cross, London. It was renamed Goldsmiths' College after being acquired by the University of London in 1904, and specialises in the arts, design, computing, humanities and social sciences. The main building on campus, known as the Richard Hoggart Building, was originally opened in 1792 and is the site of the former Royal Naval School.
What Is Goldsmiths, University of London Known For?
Goldsmiths, University of London is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Communications
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Psychology
- Education
- Business
- History
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Medical
- Economics
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Anthropology
- Law
- Religious Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Criminal Justice
- Physics
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Chemistry
Goldsmiths, University of London's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Goldsmiths, University of London's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #225 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #208 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #338 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #211 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #824 worldwide for influence in Education.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #871 worldwide for influence in Business.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #469 worldwide for influence in History.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #788 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #147 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #773 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1402 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1186 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #650 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1281 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #900 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #300 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1247 worldwide for influence in Law.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1735 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1024 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #783 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1584 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #462 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Goldsmiths, University of London ranks #1026 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesGoldsmiths, University of London ranks #3859 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Who Are Goldsmiths, University of London's Most Influential Alumni?
Goldsmiths, University of London's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Sociology, Psychology, and Communications. Here are some of Goldsmiths, University of London's most famous alumni:
- Damien Hirst
- An English sculptor and installation artist.
- Lucian Freud
- A British painter and engraver .
- Jon Caramanica
- An American journalist.
- Tracey Emin
- An English sculptor, painter, and installation artist.
- Antony Gormley
- A British sculptor.
- Mary Quant
- A British fashion designer.
- Bridget Riley
- A British painter.
- Graham Sutherland
- An English artist .
- Mark Fisher
- A British cultural theorist .
- Mark Wallinger
- A British sculptor.
- Sarah Lucas
- An English photographer and sculptor.
- Bernardine Evaristo
- A British author and academic.
Who Are Goldsmiths, University of London's Most Influential Faculty?
Goldsmiths, University of London's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Sociology, Psychology, and Communications. Here are some of Goldsmiths, University of London's most famous faculty:
- Jason Hickel
- An Economic anthropologist .
- Alberto Toscano
- A British philosopher.
- Saul Newman
- An Australian political theorist.
- Reza Negarestani
- An Iranian philosopher and writer.
- Nick Srnicek
- A Canadian writer and academic.
- Eyal Weizman
- An Israeli architect.
- Simon Colton
- A British computer scientist.
- Nirmal Puwar
- A Senior lecturer.
- Jan Plamper
- A German historian.
- Keith Kahn-Harris
- A British sociologist.
- Paul Fouracre
- A British historian.
- Martin McQuillan
- A British literary theorist.
