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Date(s)
- 1971-2002 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
5 handbooks, 1 DVD
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
In 1970 the Borough Polytechnic Institute merged with the Brixton School of Building, City of Westminster College and National College for Heating, Ventilating, Refrigeration and Fan Engineering to form the Polytechnic of the South Bank. The Designation Ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank on 22nd November 1971. Margaret Thatcher, the Education Secretary at the time was the special guest.
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Administrative history
As a result of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 thirty-five polytechnics were permitted to become universities. South Bank Polytechnic was one such institution and as a result was redesignated South Bank University.
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Staff handbooks including a DVD, 'An Introduction for New Staff'.
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LSBU Copyright
Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
6 bound handbooks, DVD (duration 10mins)