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570a563c4103511400d59617 | Outside of doing it on their own time, what other motivation could students have to take non mandatory electives? | credit | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Centre For Co-Curricular Studies provides elective subjects and language courses outside the field of science for students in the other faculties and departments. Students are encouraged to take these classes either for credit or in their own time, and in some departments this is man... |
570a563c4103511400d59618 | Which unit is a part of the Co-Curricular Studies that offers master's degrees? | Science Communication Unit | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Centre For Co-Curricular Studies provides elective subjects and language courses outside the field of science for students in the other faculties and departments. Students are encouraged to take these classes either for credit or in their own time, and in some departments this is man... |
570a563c4103511400d59619 | Scientists seeking a master's degree might be interested in which other degree besides Science Communication from the Science Communication Unit? | Science Media Production | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Centre For Co-Curricular Studies provides elective subjects and language courses outside the field of science for students in the other faculties and departments. Students are encouraged to take these classes either for credit or in their own time, and in some departments this is man... |
570a56e04103511400d5961e | What statistic did the average Imperial graduate rank the highest in for 2014? | average starting salary | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nFurthermore, in terms of job prospects, as of 2014 the average starting salary of an Imperial graduate was the highest of any UK university. In terms of specific course salaries, the Sunday Times ranked Computing graduates from Imperial as earning the second highest average starting sala... |
570a56e04103511400d5961f | Which type of graduate from Imperial earned the second highest average starting salary after graduation? | Computing graduates | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nFurthermore, in terms of job prospects, as of 2014 the average starting salary of an Imperial graduate was the highest of any UK university. In terms of specific course salaries, the Sunday Times ranked Computing graduates from Imperial as earning the second highest average starting sala... |
570a56e04103511400d59620 | Who ranked different graduates according to their average starting salary after graduation in the UK? | Sunday Times | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nFurthermore, in terms of job prospects, as of 2014 the average starting salary of an Imperial graduate was the highest of any UK university. In terms of specific course salaries, the Sunday Times ranked Computing graduates from Imperial as earning the second highest average starting sala... |
570a56e04103511400d59621 | Which prestigious newspaper ranked Imperial College as one of the top 10 most welcomed universities by job markets? | New York Times | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nFurthermore, in terms of job prospects, as of 2014 the average starting salary of an Imperial graduate was the highest of any UK university. In terms of specific course salaries, the Sunday Times ranked Computing graduates from Imperial as earning the second highest average starting sala... |
570a56e04103511400d59622 | In which year did Imperial University claim the award for being voted the highest in the UK for Job Prospects? | 2014 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nFurthermore, in terms of job prospects, as of 2014 the average starting salary of an Imperial graduate was the highest of any UK university. In terms of specific course salaries, the Sunday Times ranked Computing graduates from Imperial as earning the second highest average starting sala... |
570a574f4103511400d59628 | What does the abbreviation STOIC stand for? | Student Television of Imperial College | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College TV\nICTV (formerly STOIC (Student Television of Imperial College)) is Imperial College Union's TV station, founded in 1969 and operated from a small TV studio in the Electrical Engineering block. The department had bought an early AMPEX Type A 1-inch videotape recorder a... |
570a574f4103511400d59629 | What is STOIC's modern name? | Imperial College TV | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College TV\nICTV (formerly STOIC (Student Television of Imperial College)) is Imperial College Union's TV station, founded in 1969 and operated from a small TV studio in the Electrical Engineering block. The department had bought an early AMPEX Type A 1-inch videotape recorder a... |
570a574f4103511400d5962a | When was Imperial College Union's TV station founded? | 1969 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College TV\nICTV (formerly STOIC (Student Television of Imperial College)) is Imperial College Union's TV station, founded in 1969 and operated from a small TV studio in the Electrical Engineering block. The department had bought an early AMPEX Type A 1-inch videotape recorder a... |
570a574f4103511400d5962b | Where was a cable link located that connected the Southside Halls of residence? | Exhibition Road | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College TV\nICTV (formerly STOIC (Student Television of Imperial College)) is Imperial College Union's TV station, founded in 1969 and operated from a small TV studio in the Electrical Engineering block. The department had bought an early AMPEX Type A 1-inch videotape recorder a... |
570a574f4103511400d5962c | When was the station renamed to it's modern name? | start of the 2014/15 academic year | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College TV\nICTV (formerly STOIC (Student Television of Imperial College)) is Imperial College Union's TV station, founded in 1969 and operated from a small TV studio in the Electrical Engineering block. The department had bought an early AMPEX Type A 1-inch videotape recorder a... |
570a580b4103511400d59632 | Which famous automobile designer is considered a non - academic alumni? | Nicholas Tombazis | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nNon-academic alumni: Author, H. G. Wells, McLaren and Ferrari Chief Designer, Nicholas Tombazis, CEO of Rolls Royce, Ralph Robins, rock band Queen, Brian May, CEO of Singapore Airlines, Chew Choon Seng, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Julius Vogel, Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, D... |
570a580b4103511400d59633 | Which famous author is considered an alumni for Imperial? | H. G. Wells | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nNon-academic alumni: Author, H. G. Wells, McLaren and Ferrari Chief Designer, Nicholas Tombazis, CEO of Rolls Royce, Ralph Robins, rock band Queen, Brian May, CEO of Singapore Airlines, Chew Choon Seng, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Julius Vogel, Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, D... |
570a580b4103511400d59634 | Which airline's CEO can be called a non - academic alumni of Imperial? | Singapore Airlines | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nNon-academic alumni: Author, H. G. Wells, McLaren and Ferrari Chief Designer, Nicholas Tombazis, CEO of Rolls Royce, Ralph Robins, rock band Queen, Brian May, CEO of Singapore Airlines, Chew Choon Seng, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Julius Vogel, Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, D... |
570a580b4103511400d59635 | Which incredibly prestigious position did Huw Thomas hold? | Head Physician to the Queen | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nNon-academic alumni: Author, H. G. Wells, McLaren and Ferrari Chief Designer, Nicholas Tombazis, CEO of Rolls Royce, Ralph Robins, rock band Queen, Brian May, CEO of Singapore Airlines, Chew Choon Seng, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Julius Vogel, Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, D... |
570a580b4103511400d59636 | Which hedge fund manager with a networth of over a billion is considered an alumni? | Alan Howard | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nNon-academic alumni: Author, H. G. Wells, McLaren and Ferrari Chief Designer, Nicholas Tombazis, CEO of Rolls Royce, Ralph Robins, rock band Queen, Brian May, CEO of Singapore Airlines, Chew Choon Seng, Prime Minister of New Zealand, Julius Vogel, Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, D... |
570a58a06d058f1900182d70 | Which society organized The Great Exhibition? | Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Great Exhibition was organised by Prince Albert, Henry Cole, Francis Fuller and other members of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The Great Exhibition made a surplus of £186,000 used in creating an area in the South of Kensington celebrating... |
570a58a06d058f1900182d71 | How much of a surplus did The Great Ehibition raise? | £186,000 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Great Exhibition was organised by Prince Albert, Henry Cole, Francis Fuller and other members of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The Great Exhibition made a surplus of £186,000 used in creating an area in the South of Kensington celebrating... |
570a58a06d058f1900182d72 | Who insisted that the surplus from The Great Exhibition be used as a home for culture and education for all? | Albert | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Great Exhibition was organised by Prince Albert, Henry Cole, Francis Fuller and other members of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The Great Exhibition made a surplus of £186,000 used in creating an area in the South of Kensington celebrating... |
570a58a06d058f1900182d73 | What was Prince Albert's commitment? | to find practical solutions to today's social challenges | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Great Exhibition was organised by Prince Albert, Henry Cole, Francis Fuller and other members of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The Great Exhibition made a surplus of £186,000 used in creating an area in the South of Kensington celebrating... |
570a58a06d058f1900182d74 | What did the Royal colleges and Imperial Institute form when they merged? | Imperial College London | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe Great Exhibition was organised by Prince Albert, Henry Cole, Francis Fuller and other members of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. The Great Exhibition made a surplus of £186,000 used in creating an area in the South of Kensington celebrating... |
570a596e6d058f1900182d84 | Who proposed a merger of many colleges in 1907? | Board of Education | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1907, the newly established Board of Education found that greater capacity for higher technical education was needed and a proposal to merge the City and Guilds College, the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Science was approved and passed, creating The Imperial College o... |
570a596e6d058f1900182d85 | What was the reasoning behind the proposal to merge many colleges? | greater capacity for higher technical education was needed | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1907, the newly established Board of Education found that greater capacity for higher technical education was needed and a proposal to merge the City and Guilds College, the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Science was approved and passed, creating The Imperial College o... |
570a596e6d058f1900182d86 | When the merger was passed, what constituent college was created? | The Imperial College of Science and Technology | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1907, the newly established Board of Education found that greater capacity for higher technical education was needed and a proposal to merge the City and Guilds College, the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Science was approved and passed, creating The Imperial College o... |
570a596e6d058f1900182d87 | Who did the constituent college belong to? | University of London | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1907, the newly established Board of Education found that greater capacity for higher technical education was needed and a proposal to merge the City and Guilds College, the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Science was approved and passed, creating The Imperial College o... |
570a596e6d058f1900182d88 | Which document, granted by Edward VII, was officially signed on the 8th of July 1907? | Imperial's Royal Charter | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1907, the newly established Board of Education found that greater capacity for higher technical education was needed and a proposal to merge the City and Guilds College, the Royal School of Mines and the Royal College of Science was approved and passed, creating The Imperial College o... |
570a5bbf4103511400d59658 | What was Imperial's net income for the financial year that ended on 31 July 2013? | £822.0 million | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn the financial year ended 31 July 2013, Imperial had a total net income of £822.0 million (2011/12 – £765.2 million) and total expenditure of £754.9 million (2011/12 – £702.0 million). Key sources of income included £329.5 million from research grants and contracts (2011/12 – £313.9 mi... |
570a5bbf4103511400d59659 | What was Imperial's total expenditure for the financial year that ended on the 31 July 2013? | £754.9 million | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn the financial year ended 31 July 2013, Imperial had a total net income of £822.0 million (2011/12 – £765.2 million) and total expenditure of £754.9 million (2011/12 – £702.0 million). Key sources of income included £329.5 million from research grants and contracts (2011/12 – £313.9 mi... |
570a5bbf4103511400d5965a | How much income was generated from research grants and contracts for 2013? | £329.5 million | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn the financial year ended 31 July 2013, Imperial had a total net income of £822.0 million (2011/12 – £765.2 million) and total expenditure of £754.9 million (2011/12 – £702.0 million). Key sources of income included £329.5 million from research grants and contracts (2011/12 – £313.9 mi... |
570a5bbf4103511400d5965b | Who granted Imperial close to 170 million pounds in grants? | Funding Council | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn the financial year ended 31 July 2013, Imperial had a total net income of £822.0 million (2011/12 – £765.2 million) and total expenditure of £754.9 million (2011/12 – £702.0 million). Key sources of income included £329.5 million from research grants and contracts (2011/12 – £313.9 mi... |
570a5bbf4103511400d5965c | What was Imperial's capital expenditure for the 2012/2013 financial year? | £124 million | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn the financial year ended 31 July 2013, Imperial had a total net income of £822.0 million (2011/12 – £765.2 million) and total expenditure of £754.9 million (2011/12 – £702.0 million). Key sources of income included £329.5 million from research grants and contracts (2011/12 – £313.9 mi... |
570a5c426d058f1900182da6 | In which year did Imperial merge with St Mary's Hospital Medical School? | 1988 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1988 Imperial merged with St Mary's Hospital Medical School, becoming The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. In 1995 Imperial launched its own academic publishing house, Imperial College Press, in partnership with World Scientific. Imperial merged with the National ... |
570a5c426d058f1900182da7 | Which school resulted from Imperial's merger with St Mary's? | The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1988 Imperial merged with St Mary's Hospital Medical School, becoming The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. In 1995 Imperial launched its own academic publishing house, Imperial College Press, in partnership with World Scientific. Imperial merged with the National ... |
570a5c426d058f1900182da8 | Who did Imperial partner with to launch the Imperial College Press? | World Scientific | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1988 Imperial merged with St Mary's Hospital Medical School, becoming The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. In 1995 Imperial launched its own academic publishing house, Imperial College Press, in partnership with World Scientific. Imperial merged with the National ... |
570a5c426d058f1900182da9 | What year was the Imperial College School of Medicine formally established? | 1997 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1988 Imperial merged with St Mary's Hospital Medical School, becoming The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. In 1995 Imperial launched its own academic publishing house, Imperial College Press, in partnership with World Scientific. Imperial merged with the National ... |
570a5c426d058f1900182daa | What is the name of the building that was opened by Queen Elizabeth II? | Sir Alexander Fleming Building | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 1988 Imperial merged with St Mary's Hospital Medical School, becoming The Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine. In 1995 Imperial launched its own academic publishing house, Imperial College Press, in partnership with World Scientific. Imperial merged with the National ... |
570a5ced4103511400d5966c | What percentage of Imperial's staff was classified as world leading in 2008? | 26% | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe 2008 Research Assessment Exercise returned 26% of the 1225 staff submitted as being world-leading (4*) and a further 47% as being internationally excellent (3*). The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise also showed five subjects – Pure Mathematics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Chemic... |
570a5ced4103511400d5966d | What percentage of Imperial's staff was deemed to be internationally excellent in 2008? | 47% | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe 2008 Research Assessment Exercise returned 26% of the 1225 staff submitted as being world-leading (4*) and a further 47% as being internationally excellent (3*). The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise also showed five subjects – Pure Mathematics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Chemic... |
570a5ced4103511400d5966e | Which group assessed Imperial's staff members to determine their standing in relation to the rest of the world? | Research Assessment Exercise | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe 2008 Research Assessment Exercise returned 26% of the 1225 staff submitted as being world-leading (4*) and a further 47% as being internationally excellent (3*). The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise also showed five subjects – Pure Mathematics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Chemic... |
570a5ced4103511400d5966f | How many subjects were judged to be the best in terms of internationally recognised research quality? | five | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nThe 2008 Research Assessment Exercise returned 26% of the 1225 staff submitted as being world-leading (4*) and a further 47% as being internationally excellent (3*). The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise also showed five subjects – Pure Mathematics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Chemic... |
570a5d534103511400d59674 | What was formed on the 1st October 2007? | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was formed on 1 October 2007 by the merger of Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital) and St Mary's NHS Trust (St. Mary's Hospital and Western Eye Hospital) with Imperi... |
570a5d534103511400d59675 | How many hospitals does it manage? | five | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was formed on 1 October 2007 by the merger of Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital) and St Mary's NHS Trust (St. Mary's Hospital and Western Eye Hospital) with Imperi... |
570a5d534103511400d59676 | What is it considered to be? | an academic health science centre | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was formed on 1 October 2007 by the merger of Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital) and St Mary's NHS Trust (St. Mary's Hospital and Western Eye Hospital) with Imperi... |
570a5d534103511400d59677 | What is the annual turnover for the trust? | £800 million | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was formed on 1 October 2007 by the merger of Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital) and St Mary's NHS Trust (St. Mary's Hospital and Western Eye Hospital) with Imperi... |
570a5d534103511400d59678 | How many patients a year does the trust treat? | more than a million | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust was formed on 1 October 2007 by the merger of Hammersmith Hospitals NHS Trust (Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital) and St Mary's NHS Trust (St. Mary's Hospital and Western Eye Hospital) with Imperi... |
570a5e0e6d058f1900182dba | What portion of females reported that they were held back by managers? | one third | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 2003, it was reported that one third of female academics \"believe that discrimination or bullying by managers has held back their careers\". It was said then that \"A spokesman for Imperial said the college was acting on the recommendations and had already made changes\". Nevertheles... |
570a5e0e6d058f1900182dbb | In which year were these allegations raised? | 2003 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 2003, it was reported that one third of female academics \"believe that discrimination or bullying by managers has held back their careers\". It was said then that \"A spokesman for Imperial said the college was acting on the recommendations and had already made changes\". Nevertheles... |
570a5e0e6d058f1900182dbc | After the 2003 incident, what was the next major year in which conerns were raised? | 2007 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 2003, it was reported that one third of female academics \"believe that discrimination or bullying by managers has held back their careers\". It was said then that \"A spokesman for Imperial said the college was acting on the recommendations and had already made changes\". Nevertheles... |
570a5e0e6d058f1900182dbd | In which faculty were the methods used to fire people being questioned? | Faculty of Medicine | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 2003, it was reported that one third of female academics \"believe that discrimination or bullying by managers has held back their careers\". It was said then that \"A spokesman for Imperial said the college was acting on the recommendations and had already made changes\". Nevertheles... |
570a5e0e6d058f1900182dbe | Who is the new President for Imperial College? | Alice Gast | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nIn 2003, it was reported that one third of female academics \"believe that discrimination or bullying by managers has held back their careers\". It was said then that \"A spokesman for Imperial said the college was acting on the recommendations and had already made changes\". Nevertheles... |
570a5e736d058f1900182dc4 | What is the official name of the student's union? | Imperial College Union | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Union, the students' union at Imperial College, is run by five full-time sabbatical officers elected from the student body for a tenure of one year, and a number of permanent members of staff. The Union is given a large subvention by the university, much of which is spen... |
570a5e736d058f1900182dc5 | How many full time officers run the union? | five | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Union, the students' union at Imperial College, is run by five full-time sabbatical officers elected from the student body for a tenure of one year, and a number of permanent members of staff. The Union is given a large subvention by the university, much of which is spen... |
570a5e736d058f1900182dc6 | How long is the tenure for an officer to run the union? | one year | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Union, the students' union at Imperial College, is run by five full-time sabbatical officers elected from the student body for a tenure of one year, and a number of permanent members of staff. The Union is given a large subvention by the university, much of which is spen... |
570a5e736d058f1900182dc7 | How many clubs, projects and societies is the union responsible for managing? | around 300 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Union, the students' union at Imperial College, is run by five full-time sabbatical officers elected from the student body for a tenure of one year, and a number of permanent members of staff. The Union is given a large subvention by the university, much of which is spen... |
570a5e736d058f1900182dc8 | What kind of programmes do students work on for Project Nepal? | educational development | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College Union, the students' union at Imperial College, is run by five full-time sabbatical officers elected from the student body for a tenure of one year, and a number of permanent members of staff. The Union is given a large subvention by the university, much of which is spen... |
570a5ed04103511400d59688 | What kind of University is Imperial College London? | public research university | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded by Prince Albert who envisioned an area composed of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and the Imperial Institute. The Imperial... |
570a5ed04103511400d59689 | Who founded the Imperial College London? | Prince Albert | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded by Prince Albert who envisioned an area composed of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and the Imperial Institute. The Imperial... |
570a5ed04103511400d5968a | Who opened the Imperial Institute in 1907? | Queen Victoria | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded by Prince Albert who envisioned an area composed of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and the Imperial Institute. The Imperial... |
570a5ed04103511400d5968b | Which document allowed the Imperial College London to be formed? | Royal Charter | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded by Prince Albert who envisioned an area composed of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and the Imperial Institute. The Imperial... |
570a5ed04103511400d5968c | What was the focus of the Imperial College London? | science and technology | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded by Prince Albert who envisioned an area composed of the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Albert Hall and the Imperial Institute. The Imperial... |
570a5f2f4103511400d59692 | Who discovered the first synthetic dye? | William Henry Perkin | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nWilliam Henry Perkin studied and worked at the college under von Hofmann, but resigned his position after discovering the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856. Perkin's discovery was prompted by his work with von Hofmann on the substance aniline, derived from coal tar, and it was this ... |
570a5f2f4103511400d59693 | What did the scientist who discovered the dye do after discovering it? | resigned his position | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nWilliam Henry Perkin studied and worked at the college under von Hofmann, but resigned his position after discovering the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856. Perkin's discovery was prompted by his work with von Hofmann on the substance aniline, derived from coal tar, and it was this ... |
570a5f2f4103511400d59694 | What is the name of the first synthetic dye discovered? | mauveine | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nWilliam Henry Perkin studied and worked at the college under von Hofmann, but resigned his position after discovering the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856. Perkin's discovery was prompted by his work with von Hofmann on the substance aniline, derived from coal tar, and it was this ... |
570a5f2f4103511400d59695 | The discovery of the synthetic dye is claimed by some histories to have sparked what event? | second chemical revolution | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nWilliam Henry Perkin studied and worked at the college under von Hofmann, but resigned his position after discovering the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856. Perkin's discovery was prompted by his work with von Hofmann on the substance aniline, derived from coal tar, and it was this ... |
570a5f2f4103511400d59696 | Which award is named after the discoverer of the dye? | Perkin Medal | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nWilliam Henry Perkin studied and worked at the college under von Hofmann, but resigned his position after discovering the first synthetic dye, mauveine, in 1856. Perkin's discovery was prompted by his work with von Hofmann on the substance aniline, derived from coal tar, and it was this ... |
570a5f946d058f1900182dd8 | What site did Imperial acquire in 1947? | Silwood Park | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial acquired Silwood Park in 1947, to provide a site for research and teaching in those aspects of biology not well suited for the main London campus. Felix, Imperial's student newspaper, was launched on 9 December 1949. On 29 January 1950, the government announced that it was inten... |
570a5f946d058f1900182dd9 | What was the name of Imperial's student newspaper? | Felix | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial acquired Silwood Park in 1947, to provide a site for research and teaching in those aspects of biology not well suited for the main London campus. Felix, Imperial's student newspaper, was launched on 9 December 1949. On 29 January 1950, the government announced that it was inten... |
570a5f946d058f1900182dda | How much money was donated for a new Biochemistry Department? | £350,000 | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial acquired Silwood Park in 1947, to provide a site for research and teaching in those aspects of biology not well suited for the main London campus. Felix, Imperial's student newspaper, was launched on 9 December 1949. On 29 January 1950, the government announced that it was inten... |
570a5f946d058f1900182ddb | Who donated the large sum of money to help aid the establishement of the Biochemistry Department? | Wolfson Foundation | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial acquired Silwood Park in 1947, to provide a site for research and teaching in those aspects of biology not well suited for the main London campus. Felix, Imperial's student newspaper, was launched on 9 December 1949. On 29 January 1950, the government announced that it was inten... |
570a5f946d058f1900182ddc | Imperial formed a relationship with which other entity in 1963? | Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | [
"Imperial_College_London\n\nImperial acquired Silwood Park in 1947, to provide a site for research and teaching in those aspects of biology not well suited for the main London campus. Felix, Imperial's student newspaper, was launched on 9 December 1949. On 29 January 1950, the government announced that it was inten... |
5709f21e4103511400d594b0 | Where did the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg move his residence to? | Hanover | [
"Hanover\n\nIn 1636 George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, ruler of the Brunswick-Lüneburg principality of Calenberg, moved his residence to Hanover. The Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg were elevated by the Holy Roman Emperor to the rank of Prince-Elector in 1692, and this elevation was confirmed by the Imperial Diet in 1... |
5709f21e4103511400d594b1 | Who elevated the status of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg? | Holy Roman Emperor | [
"Hanover\n\nIn 1636 George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, ruler of the Brunswick-Lüneburg principality of Calenberg, moved his residence to Hanover. The Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg were elevated by the Holy Roman Emperor to the rank of Prince-Elector in 1692, and this elevation was confirmed by the Imperial Diet in 1... |
5709f21e4103511400d594b2 | Who confirmed the elevation of the Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg in 1708? | Imperial Diet | [
"Hanover\n\nIn 1636 George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, ruler of the Brunswick-Lüneburg principality of Calenberg, moved his residence to Hanover. The Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg were elevated by the Holy Roman Emperor to the rank of Prince-Elector in 1692, and this elevation was confirmed by the Imperial Diet in 1... |
5709f21e4103511400d594b3 | Which other nation would the electors of Hanover become monarchs of? | Great Britain | [
"Hanover\n\nIn 1636 George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, ruler of the Brunswick-Lüneburg principality of Calenberg, moved his residence to Hanover. The Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg were elevated by the Holy Roman Emperor to the rank of Prince-Elector in 1692, and this elevation was confirmed by the Imperial Diet in 1... |
5709f21e4103511400d594b4 | Who was the first elector from Hanover to sit on the British throne? | George I Louis | [
"Hanover\n\nIn 1636 George, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg, ruler of the Brunswick-Lüneburg principality of Calenberg, moved his residence to Hanover. The Dukes of Brunswick-Lüneburg were elevated by the Holy Roman Emperor to the rank of Prince-Elector in 1692, and this elevation was confirmed by the Imperial Diet in 1... |
5709f3704103511400d594ba | Other than for railroads and road junction, what did Hanover have that made it a major target? | production center | [
"Hanover\n\nAs an important railroad and road junction and production center, Hanover was a major target for strategic bombing during World War II, including the Oil Campaign. Targets included the AFA (Stöcken), the Deurag-Nerag refinery (Misburg), the Continental plants (Vahrenwald and Limmer), the United light me... |
5709f3704103511400d594bb | Which campaign specifically was Hanover a target for in World War II? | Oil Campaign | [
"Hanover\n\nAs an important railroad and road junction and production center, Hanover was a major target for strategic bombing during World War II, including the Oil Campaign. Targets included the AFA (Stöcken), the Deurag-Nerag refinery (Misburg), the Continental plants (Vahrenwald and Limmer), the United light me... |
5709f3704103511400d594bc | What does VLW stand for? | United light metal works | [
"Hanover\n\nAs an important railroad and road junction and production center, Hanover was a major target for strategic bombing during World War II, including the Oil Campaign. Targets included the AFA (Stöcken), the Deurag-Nerag refinery (Misburg), the Continental plants (Vahrenwald and Limmer), the United light me... |
5709f3704103511400d594bd | How many civilians were killed in the Allied bombing raids in World War II? | more than 6,000 | [
"Hanover\n\nAs an important railroad and road junction and production center, Hanover was a major target for strategic bombing during World War II, including the Oil Campaign. Targets included the AFA (Stöcken), the Deurag-Nerag refinery (Misburg), the Continental plants (Vahrenwald and Limmer), the United light me... |
5709f3704103511400d594be | How many bombing raids were there during World War II? | 88 | [
"Hanover\n\nAs an important railroad and road junction and production center, Hanover was a major target for strategic bombing during World War II, including the Oil Campaign. Targets included the AFA (Stöcken), the Deurag-Nerag refinery (Misburg), the Continental plants (Vahrenwald and Limmer), the United light me... |
5709f59f4103511400d594c4 | Which zoo is one of the best in Europe? | Hanover Zoo | [
"Hanover\n\nThe Hanover Zoo is one of the most spectacular and best zoos in Europe. The zoo received the Park Scout Award for the fourth year running in 2009/10, placing it among the best zoos in Germany. The zoo consists of several theme areas: Sambesi, Meyers Farm, Gorilla-Mountain, Jungle-Palace, and Mullewapp. ... |
5709f59f4103511400d594c5 | What award did the Hanover Zoo receive four years in a row? | Park Scout Award | [
"Hanover\n\nThe Hanover Zoo is one of the most spectacular and best zoos in Europe. The zoo received the Park Scout Award for the fourth year running in 2009/10, placing it among the best zoos in Germany. The zoo consists of several theme areas: Sambesi, Meyers Farm, Gorilla-Mountain, Jungle-Palace, and Mullewapp. ... |
5709f59f4103511400d594c6 | Which animal does the so-called swimming area have? | seabirds | [
"Hanover\n\nThe Hanover Zoo is one of the most spectacular and best zoos in Europe. The zoo received the Park Scout Award for the fourth year running in 2009/10, placing it among the best zoos in Germany. The zoo consists of several theme areas: Sambesi, Meyers Farm, Gorilla-Mountain, Jungle-Palace, and Mullewapp. ... |
5709f59f4103511400d594c7 | When did the Canadian-theme area in the Hanover Zoo open? | 2010 | [
"Hanover\n\nThe Hanover Zoo is one of the most spectacular and best zoos in Europe. The zoo received the Park Scout Award for the fourth year running in 2009/10, placing it among the best zoos in Germany. The zoo consists of several theme areas: Sambesi, Meyers Farm, Gorilla-Mountain, Jungle-Palace, and Mullewapp. ... |
5709f59f4103511400d594c8 | How many people visited the Hanover Zoo in 2010? | 1.6 million | [
"Hanover\n\nThe Hanover Zoo is one of the most spectacular and best zoos in Europe. The zoo received the Park Scout Award for the fourth year running in 2009/10, placing it among the best zoos in Germany. The zoo consists of several theme areas: Sambesi, Meyers Farm, Gorilla-Mountain, Jungle-Palace, and Mullewapp. ... |
5709f8b96d058f1900182c40 | What famous theatre is located in Georgs Palace? | GOP Variety theatre | [
"Hanover\n\nHanover's leading cabaret-stage is the GOP Variety theatre which is located in the Georgs Palace. Some other famous cabaret-stages are the Variety Marlene, the Uhu-Theatre. the theatre Die Hinterbühne, the Rampenlich Variety and the revue-stage TAK. The most important Cabaret-Event is the Kleines Fest i... |
5709f8b96d058f1900182c41 | What is the most important Cabaret-Event? | Kleines Fest im Großen Garten | [
"Hanover\n\nHanover's leading cabaret-stage is the GOP Variety theatre which is located in the Georgs Palace. Some other famous cabaret-stages are the Variety Marlene, the Uhu-Theatre. the theatre Die Hinterbühne, the Rampenlich Variety and the revue-stage TAK. The most important Cabaret-Event is the Kleines Fest i... |
5709f8b96d058f1900182c42 | What is a notable achievement about the Kleines Fest im Großen Garten? | most successful Cabaret Festival in Germany | [
"Hanover\n\nHanover's leading cabaret-stage is the GOP Variety theatre which is located in the Georgs Palace. Some other famous cabaret-stages are the Variety Marlene, the Uhu-Theatre. the theatre Die Hinterbühne, the Rampenlich Variety and the revue-stage TAK. The most important Cabaret-Event is the Kleines Fest i... |
5709f8b96d058f1900182c43 | Where do artists who feature in the Kleines Fest im Großen Garten come from? | around the world | [
"Hanover\n\nHanover's leading cabaret-stage is the GOP Variety theatre which is located in the Georgs Palace. Some other famous cabaret-stages are the Variety Marlene, the Uhu-Theatre. the theatre Die Hinterbühne, the Rampenlich Variety and the revue-stage TAK. The most important Cabaret-Event is the Kleines Fest i... |
5709f8b96d058f1900182c44 | What is another important event other than the Calenberger Cabaret Weeks or the Hanover Cabaret Festival? | Wintervariety | [
"Hanover\n\nHanover's leading cabaret-stage is the GOP Variety theatre which is located in the Georgs Palace. Some other famous cabaret-stages are the Variety Marlene, the Uhu-Theatre. the theatre Die Hinterbühne, the Rampenlich Variety and the revue-stage TAK. The most important Cabaret-Event is the Kleines Fest i... |
5709fa026d058f1900182c4a | What does the German spelling of Hanover have that English does not? | a double n | [
"Hanover\n\n\"Hanover\" is the traditional English spelling. The German spelling (with a double n) is becoming more popular in English; recent editions of encyclopedias prefer the German spelling, and the local government uses the German spelling on English websites. The English pronunciation /ˈhænəvər/, with stres... |
5709fa026d058f1900182c4b | Which version of the spelling of Hanover does the local Government use on English websites? | German | [
"Hanover\n\n\"Hanover\" is the traditional English spelling. The German spelling (with a double n) is becoming more popular in English; recent editions of encyclopedias prefer the German spelling, and the local government uses the German spelling on English websites. The English pronunciation /ˈhænəvər/, with stres... |
5709fa026d058f1900182c4c | Which syllable does the English spoken version of Hanover stress? | first | [
"Hanover\n\n\"Hanover\" is the traditional English spelling. The German spelling (with a double n) is becoming more popular in English; recent editions of encyclopedias prefer the German spelling, and the local government uses the German spelling on English websites. The English pronunciation /ˈhænəvər/, with stres... |
5709fa026d058f1900182c4d | Which syllable does the German pronunciation of Hanover stress? | second | [
"Hanover\n\n\"Hanover\" is the traditional English spelling. The German spelling (with a double n) is becoming more popular in English; recent editions of encyclopedias prefer the German spelling, and the local government uses the German spelling on English websites. The English pronunciation /ˈhænəvər/, with stres... |
5709fa026d058f1900182c4e | Which spelling of Hanover is used in historical contexts? | traditional English spelling | [
"Hanover\n\n\"Hanover\" is the traditional English spelling. The German spelling (with a double n) is becoming more popular in English; recent editions of encyclopedias prefer the German spelling, and the local government uses the German spelling on English websites. The English pronunciation /ˈhænəvər/, with stres... |
5709fb5e4103511400d594ce | What does the NSDAP stand for? | Nazi party | [
"Hanover\n\nAfter 1937 the Lord Mayor and the state commissioners of Hanover were members of the NSDAP (Nazi party). A large Jewish population then existed in Hanover. In October 1938, 484 Hanoverian Jews of Polish origin were expelled to Poland, including the Grynszpan family. However, Poland refused to accept the... |
5709fb5e4103511400d594cf | After which year did the Lord Mayor join the NSDAP? | 1937 | [
"Hanover\n\nAfter 1937 the Lord Mayor and the state commissioners of Hanover were members of the NSDAP (Nazi party). A large Jewish population then existed in Hanover. In October 1938, 484 Hanoverian Jews of Polish origin were expelled to Poland, including the Grynszpan family. However, Poland refused to accept the... |
5709fb5e4103511400d594d0 | How many Hanoverian Jews were expelled in 1938? | 484 | [
"Hanover\n\nAfter 1937 the Lord Mayor and the state commissioners of Hanover were members of the NSDAP (Nazi party). A large Jewish population then existed in Hanover. In October 1938, 484 Hanoverian Jews of Polish origin were expelled to Poland, including the Grynszpan family. However, Poland refused to accept the... |
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