The University of Bolton has officially changed its name to The University of Greater Manchester, reflecting its expanded presence and influence across the region. The decision, while facing initial opposition from local councils and The University of Manchester, was approved by the Office for Students (OfS). The university maintains its commitment to the Bolton community despite the name change.
The University of Bolton has officially dropped the town’s name from its title. The institution will from today be called The University of Greater Manchester after an announcement was made by the vice chancellor, Professor George E Holmes.
“The regulator has completed publication, it will be on their website now.” He said the new name more accurately reflects the university’s presence and influence across Greater Manchester. He also said that the university is committed to remaining part of the local community. However the regulator, the Office for Students rejected the claims that the proposed name was likely to cause significant confusion and would potentially mislead applicants.
Professor Holmes has been vice chancellor of the University of Bolton for two decades. Speaking earlier about the name change, he said: “The new title will more accurately portray what the university has become in recent years; serving and operating in the whole area of Greater Manchester, not just one borough within it.
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