The Roots Of Higher Education - 1630 Words

Part 1: An explanatory case The roots of higher education in Plymouth may be traced back 200 years. The early nineteen century saw the first of a series of self-help adult educational movements sweep Britain, which led to the establishment of Mechanics Institutes in Plymouth and Devonport in 1825. Classes aided by the Government’s Department of Science and Art were first held in Plymouth in the 1850s (Art) and 1860s (Science), and it were these, with University Extension which eventually came together in the 1890s/1900s in Plymouth’s first technical college buildings, later forming the Plymouth and Devonport Technical College out of which the University of Plymouth would emerge. Plymouth University located in Plymouth, southwest†¦show more content†¦Times Higher Education’s World University Rakings use a trusted rang of 13 performance indicators, and our performance reflects that the University is well and truly on the global map for higher education, and among a new breed of modern elite universities. Moreover, it is the overall sector leader in the People Planet Green League. In 2012, Plymouth University was the first university in the world to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark in recognition of working as a genuine social enterprise, caring for communities and protecting the planet. The award was announced by the Social Enterprise Mark company, which provides the only officially-defined registration for social enterprise. Plymouth university is a world-class centre for marine renewables and host one of the largest marine institutes in the Europe, with the BREEAM(Building Research Establishment Environment Assessment Methodology) Excellent rated Marine Building opening in 2012. The Marine Institute has attracted  £16.3 million per annum in marine-related teaching income  £5.5 million per annum research income and represents a  £12.8 million gross value added for the city. It is going through times of great change in the higher education sector through: the introduction of higher fees in 2012; changing student demographics and expectations; new