The Making of a University: The Path to Higher Education in Huddersfield (2016) by John O'Connell

The Making of a University: The Path to Higher Education in Huddersfield was written by Professor John O'Connell and edited by Professor John Lancaster. It was published in 2016 by the University of Huddersfield Press.

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Contents

Part 1: From Mechanics' Institution to Polytechnic, 1841-1970

  • Chapter 1: The Founding Fathers (1841-54)
  • Chapter 2: The Transition to Technical School (1854-83)
  • Chapter 3: The First Age of Technical Education (1884-1903)
  • Chapter 4: War and Peace (1914-1946)
  • Chapter 5: The Scott Era (1946-70)

Part 2: The Polytechnic of Huddersfield, 1970-1992

  • Chapter 6: The Establishment of the Polytechnic and the Merger with Holly Bank (1970-74)
  • Chapter 7: Adjusting to Kirklees, and the Crisis of 1979-81 (1974-81)
  • Chapter 8: Roles, Relationships and the Road to Independence (1982-89)
  • Chapter 9: The Higher Education Corporation: Polytechnic to University (1989-92)