Blackburn University, BBU, is a major Lovian privately-owned research university and the true successor of the 121-year old Nobel University. The new Blackburn University was founded July 23, 2008 as part of a series of reforms, and was named after the Lovian scientist Elisabeth Blackburn. The university is privately owned by the Noble Educational Corporation. Blackburn University is well-known for its high-standard academic education and scientific research in social sciences. Blackburn offers a full range of academic bachelor and master programs.