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The Reith Lectures: Albert Sloman - A University in the Making: A University in the Making; Tradition and Innovation

09/11/1963

A University in the Making; Tradition and Innovation

Albert Sloman - A University in the Making

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Dr Albert E Sloman considers the fundamental problems of creating a perfect university.

Dr Albert E Sloman considers the fundamental problems of creating a perfect university in his first lecture entitled 'Tradition and Innovation'.

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 'Tradition and Innovation', Dr Sloman considers the fundamental problems of creating a university in the first of his six Reith Lectures. He explores how the application, grants and site all influence how a university is created and explains why he believes that radical innovation is needed if you are to pursue the ideal university.   

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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