London South Bank University

London South Bank University, or LSBU for short, is in a busy part of London called Elephant and Castle. It's near a big river called the River Thames, which is like a long, watery road through the city. Think of it like being close to a giant playground, but instead of swings, there are buildings full of books and computers!

The university is in a place called Southwark, which is like a neighborhood in London.

LSBU wasn't always a university. It started way back in 1892 as something called the Borough Polytechnic Institute. That's like your grandparents' grandparents' time!

It was a place for people to learn useful skills. Then, in 1992, it became a real university, which means it could offer even more advanced learning. It's like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, changing into something new and exciting!

Lots of people go to LSBU to become super smart! There are about 16,840 students, which is more people than can fit on a huge football field! They have 1,700 teachers and helpers, too. These students learn all sorts of things, from how to help people feel better to how to build buildings that save energy. It’s a place buzzing with ideas and learning.

LSBU is a place that loves new ideas. In 2016, it was even called the 'Entrepreneurial University of the Year'! That means they are super good at helping people come up with brilliant new inventions and businesses. They have special places like 'Elephant Studios' for media and centers for learning about saving energy. It’s like a factory for brilliant ideas that can change the world!