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Chalmers

Chalmers is a surname of Scottish origin and, in some contexts, the name of notable institutions and places. The surname is borne by various individuals, including Thomas Chalmers, a Scottish minister and leader in the establishment of the Free Church of Scotland. The name is also associated with William Chalmers, remembered for philanthropic support that led to the founding of a technical school in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Chalmers University of Technology, commonly referred to as Chalmers, is a Swedish research university located in

Other uses: The name Chalmers appears in other contexts, including institutions, streets, and geographic locations named

Gothenburg.
It
originated
in
1829
as
a
private
technical
college
and
was
named
in
honor
of
William
Chalmers.
The
university
focuses
on
engineering,
technology,
and
the
natural
sciences
and
is
part
of
Sweden's
higher
education
system.
after
people
with
the
surname.
In
contemporary
usage,
"Chalmers"
may
refer
to
individuals
with
the
surname
or
to
the
university,
depending
on
context.