British Universities: Notes and Summaries Contributed to the Welsh University Discussion by Members of the Senate of the University College of North Wales (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Rhys Roberts

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 065600147X ISBN 13: 9780656001477

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Exploring British universities through the eyes of their governing bodies.

This concise collection gathers notes and summaries contributed to a Welsh university discussion, offering a clear look at how major universities were organized, funded, and regulated in the late 19th century. The material touches on governance, degree structures, and financial arrangements across several institutions, helping readers understand the era’s reforms and practices without heavy theory.

• Learn how universities described their governance, councils, and boards, and who held decision-making power.
• See how degree and examination regulations were set out for arts, sciences, and professional tracks.
• Discover how income, expenses, and endowments were organized to support teaching, libraries, and museums.
• Get a comparative view of multiple universities, including Edinburgh, Cambridge, and St. Andrews, as examples of contemporary structures.

Ideal for readers of history of education, university administration, and policy reforms who want a grounded, archival snapshot of how these institutions operated in practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 065600147X
• ISBN 13: 9780656001477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 100