The University of London, 1858-1900 the politics of Senate and Convocation
The University of London, 1858-1900: the politics of Senate and Convocation

A history of London University in the second half of the nineteenth century, focusing on political as well as academic developments. In 1858 the University - in reality an examining board - opened its non-medical examinations to candidates irrespective of how they prepared themselves. At the same ti...

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Main Author: Willson, F. M. G. 1924- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Suffolk, UK Boydell Press 2004
Subjects:
University of London / Administration / History / 19th century
University of London
Geschichte 1858-1900
Hochschulverwaltung
Online Access:DE-12
DE-634
DE-92
DE-473
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Summary:A history of London University in the second half of the nineteenth century, focusing on political as well as academic developments. In 1858 the University - in reality an examining board - opened its non-medical examinations to candidates irrespective of how they prepared themselves. At the same time, graduates could join the newly established Convocation, forfour decades empowered to veto changes in the University's Charter, choose a quarter of the governing body the Senate, and, from 1868, elect the University's MP. This book analyses the delicate and often stressful relations of Senate and Convocation, covering the long struggle over admission of women to degrees; the contribution of the University to secondary education; the establishment of the University's seat in the House of Commons, and the subsequentelections of Members. Later chapters describe the extended campaign to change the institution into an orthodox university, and the political struggles and academic manoeuvring that attended the process. F.M.G. WILLSON has retired from an academic and administrative career in Zimbabwe, North America, London and Australia
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 21 Mar 2023)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (x, 478 Seiten)
ISBN:9781846152399
DOI:10.1017/9781846152399

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