Question: How many members gained university status in 1900?
SQL: SELECT COUNT("Research Funding (£,000)") FROM "1-142950-1" WHERE "Gained university status" = 1900.0;

Question: What is the largest number of students?
SQL: SELECT MAX("Total Number of Students") FROM "1-142950-1";

Question: How many members have Professor Edward Acton as vice-chancellor?
SQL: SELECT COUNT("Total Number of Students") FROM "1-142950-1" WHERE "Vice-chancellor" = 'Professor Edward Acton';

Question: What is the year Leicester was established?
SQL: SELECT MAX("Established") FROM "1-142950-1" WHERE "Location" = 'Leicester';