Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
Kingston Polytechnic
Kingston University
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
Kingston Polytechnic was formed in 1970 by the merger of Kingston College of Technology and Kingston College of Art. In 1975 Gipsy Hill Teacher Training College became part of the Polytechnic. In 1992 the Polytechnic was awarded University status, and became Kingston University.