Anderson College of Medicine, Glasgow (medical college : 1913-1947 : Glasgow, Scotland)

John Anderson , MA, FRS, the founder of Anderson's University, Glasgow, Scotland, was born at Roseneath, Argyll & Bute, Scotland, in 1726 , the eldest son of James Anderson, minister of Roseneath parish. He studied at the University of Glasgow, and was appointed Professor of Oriental Languages in 1756 , and Professor of Natural Philosophy in 1760 .

During his tenure of the latter Chair, he saw that an acquaintance with the principles of Natural Philosophy would be invaluable to mechanics. This led him to establish, in addition to his usual class, one of a more popular character, for those whose pursuits did not allow them to follow the routine of academic study. These lectures were illustrated by numerous experiments, and were such as could be understood by those who had not the advantage of a mathematical education. He continued to hold this class every Tuesday and Thursday during the session to the close of his life. About this time he commenced making a private collection of scientific apparatus and Natural History specimens, which formed the nucleus of the Andersonian Museum now dispersed.

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