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Until the late 19th century, Edinburgh had traditionally been a non-residential university, with students either living at home or in private lodgings. Following the reforms triggered by the [[Universities (Scotland) Act 1858]], there was a growing desire to strengthen the corporate life of the university. Geddes, then working as an Assistant to [[Alexander Dickson (1836-1887)]], the Professor of [[Botany]], opened the first of a series of residences at Riddle's Court in 1887. It was an independent, extra-academical experiment, and University Hall remained autonomous and self-governing. It began with ten rooms and seven students who had the right to elect new residents and manage the internal affairs of the residence. | Until the late 19th century, Edinburgh had traditionally been a non-residential university, with students either living at home or in private lodgings. Following the reforms triggered by the [[Universities (Scotland) Act 1858]], there was a growing desire to strengthen the corporate life of the university. Geddes, then working as an Assistant to [[Alexander Dickson (1836-1887)]], the Professor of [[Botany]], opened the first of a series of residences at Riddle's Court in 1887. It was an independent, extra-academical experiment, and University Hall remained autonomous and self-governing. It began with ten rooms and seven students who had the right to elect new residents and manage the internal affairs of the residence. | ||
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| + | == Other University Events in 1887 == | ||
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| + | *[[First Publication of the Student, 1887|First Publication of the Student]] | ||
| + | *[[Opening of University Union, 1887|Opening of University Union]] | ||
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| + | == See Also == | ||
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| + | *[[Foundation of Students' Representative Council, 1884]] | ||
| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | *Robert D. Anderson, 'The Construction of a Modern University', in Robert D. Anderson, Michael Lynch, and Nicholas Phillipson, ''The University of Edinburgh: An Illustrated History'' (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2003), pp. 103-207. | ||
| + | *[[Sir Thomas Henry Holland (1868-1947)|Sir Thomas Henry Holland]], 'Introduction', in A. Logan Turner (ed.), ''History of the University of Edinburgh 1883-1933'' (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1933), pp. xiii-xxx. | ||
| + | [[Category:Events|Foundation of University Hall, 1887]][[Category:Incomplete|Foundation of University Hall, 1887]] | ||
Revision as of 10:22, 4 August 2014
Sir Patrick Geddes (1854-1932) found University Hall, the first purpose built student accommodation, in 1887.
Until the late 19th century, Edinburgh had traditionally been a non-residential university, with students either living at home or in private lodgings. Following the reforms triggered by the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858, there was a growing desire to strengthen the corporate life of the university. Geddes, then working as an Assistant to Alexander Dickson (1836-1887), the Professor of Botany, opened the first of a series of residences at Riddle's Court in 1887. It was an independent, extra-academical experiment, and University Hall remained autonomous and self-governing. It began with ten rooms and seven students who had the right to elect new residents and manage the internal affairs of the residence.
Other University Events in 1887
See Also
Sources
- Robert D. Anderson, 'The Construction of a Modern University', in Robert D. Anderson, Michael Lynch, and Nicholas Phillipson, The University of Edinburgh: An Illustrated History (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 2003), pp. 103-207.
- Sir Thomas Henry Holland, 'Introduction', in A. Logan Turner (ed.), History of the University of Edinburgh 1883-1933 (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1933), pp. xiii-xxx.