The Venue
The Maritime Greenwich Campus is on a World Heritage Site on the banks of the Thames. The university’s largest campus is centred on three baroque buildings designed by Sir Christopher Wren at the end of the 17th century. "More breathtaking than the Versailles of Louis XIV" is how The Independent newspaper described it.
The Stephen Lawrence Gallery, which provides a showcase for the work of contemporary artists, can also be found on campus. A few minutes' walk from the campus is a handsome 1930s building, designed by distinguished architect Sir Edwin Cooper, which is home to the Students' Union. Bar Latitude has bright, modern decor and offers a range of hot and cold food.
London will host the 2012 Olympics – and the University of Greenwich is already off the blocks. It contributed to the development of the successful bid and offered accommodation for Games organisers. Nearby Greenwich Park, the proposed site of the equestrian and modern pentathlon events, will be accessed through the Maritime Greenwich Campus, and university buildings will be used for games administration.
The Stephen Lawrence Gallery, which provides a showcase for the work of contemporary artists, can also be found on campus. A few minutes' walk from the campus is a handsome 1930s building, designed by distinguished architect Sir Edwin Cooper, which is home to the Students' Union. Bar Latitude has bright, modern decor and offers a range of hot and cold food.
London will host the 2012 Olympics – and the University of Greenwich is already off the blocks. It contributed to the development of the successful bid and offered accommodation for Games organisers. Nearby Greenwich Park, the proposed site of the equestrian and modern pentathlon events, will be accessed through the Maritime Greenwich Campus, and university buildings will be used for games administration.