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The Reith Lectures: Albert Sloman - A University in the Making: The Fulfilment of Lives

Albert Sloman - A University in the Making

01/12/1963

The Fulfilment of Lives

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Dr Albert E Sloman considers how to build a social environment within the university.

Dr Albert E Sloman considers how to build a social environment within the university in his fourth Reith lecture entitled 'The Fulfilment of Lives'.

This year's Reith lecturer is Dr Albert E Sloman, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex. He was previously Gilmour Professor of Spanish at Liverpool University and Dean of the Faculty of Arts. Dr Sloman explores what is needed to make an institute for higher education in Essex in his series entitled 'A University in the Making'.

In this lecture entitled 'The Fulfilment of Lives', Dr Sloman explores how the newly built University of Essex will create accommodation for its students. Putting forward his concept of social cohesion for the college in the town of Colchester, he explains how small apartments, integrated recreational areas for students and lecturers and large sport areas will allow for the perfect work/life balance.  

The Reith Lectures: Albert Sloman - A University in the Making

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A series of lectures about the issues surrounding the establishment of a new university.

Dr Albert Sloman, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Essex, gives a series of lectures about the issues surrounding the establishment of a new university.

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