Research and study

The University Archive contains over 200 individual collections of graduate papers reflecting all areas of academic study and research. These collections continue to inform the work of current students at the University, both through teaching and personal research.

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Journal of the Marine Biological Station, originally founded on Puffin Island, 1887

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Entry from the Journal of the Marine Biological Station, July 1887

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Inorganic Chemistry student notebook, 1930

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Diagram from an Inorganic Chemistry student notebook, 1930

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Marine Biology student projects notes, 1961

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Archtecture students working in the studio, 1930

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Students gathered for a research evening in the Muspratt Physical Chemistry Laboratories, 1913

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A medical student conducting an experiment, 1969

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A medical student working in the Pathology Department, 1969

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Students working on town planning models in the School of Archtecture, 1977

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A student using a computer in the laboratory,  1980s

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Working in the computer suites in the Faculty of Law, 1980s

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Consulting the card catalogues in the Sydney Jones Library, c. 1980s

Traditionally the Library buildings have been very popular providing much needed resources and study space for students.  

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Student diary of Irene M. Irving, May 1947

Extract from a diary entry made on 14th May 1947 by Irene M. Irving, a medical student:

"Likewise spent all the afternoon in the Cohen up in the bookstacks with Roma. She managed to drop her file through a slit in the floor to the floor below. Highly amusing."

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Studying in the Faculty of Law, c. 1980s

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Students working in the Sydney Jones Library, 1980s

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Students studying in the Law Library, 1980s

Research and study