Loughborough University has been imparting technical education as an institution since 1909; however, in 1966, it was converted into a university. The university offers courses in three subject: Science, Social Sciences and Humanities and Engineering with academic departments and research centers spread across the university. In the year 2009, the Loughborough university was awarded the University of the Year title for 2008 to 2009. Check website for further details.