University of Edinburgh. Senatus Academicus
Organization
The beginning of the 17th Century saw the emergence of the Senatus Academicus (or 'The Principal and the Professors of the College of King James the Sixth'). At this time it contained the Principal of the College and 4 Regents. By 1760 The Senatus Academicus contained 18 professors besides the Principal. In the Universities (Scotland) Act of 1858 the governance of Edinburgh University passed from Edinburgh Town Council to the Senatus Academicus, the University Court in connection with a General University Council. Now the Senatus Academicus consists of the Principal, the professors, heads of departments, and a number of readers, lecturers and other teaching and research staff.
The Senatus Academicus superintends and regulates the teaching and discipline of the University and has the power to promote research. The Senatus elects four assessors, of whom at least one must be a professor and at least one a non-professorial member of the teaching staff, to the University Court. Degrees are conferred on the recommendation of the Senatus, by the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor, the Principal, a Vice Principal, or senior professor present. The Principal is President of the Senatus, with deliberative and also a casting vote. There are thirteen student Associate Members. The Senatus meets six times annually.
Found in 18 Collections and/or Records:
Bioscot Ltd, 1988
Series
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/M1/16
Scope and Contents
1 pack of promotional literature
Dates:
1988
Chambers Street plans as existing, 1971
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.1.1
Scope and Contents
1/16" scale copy floor plans (70cm x 85cm) for the original Heriot-Watt College building on Chambers Street in Edinburgh, by the Heriot-Watt University Works Department. Sheets are numbered 1-7, corresponding to floors A-F.
Dates:
1971
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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PJM, The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
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Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
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University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
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Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
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Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies
College/Senatus Minutes, 1733-2002
Sub-Series — Volume: Marked with ref. code
Identifier: EUA IN1/GOV/SEN/MIN/1
Scope and Contents
These are the authoritative, finalised minutes of the Senatus Academicus.The first seven volumes:
Vol. I: 1733-1790
Vol. II: 1709-1811
Vol. III: 1812-1824
Vol. IV: 1825-1829
Vol. V: 1829-1837
Vol. VI: 1838-1844
Vol. VII: 1844-1855
have a cumulative index which is linked...
Dates:
1733-2002
Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt Universities:Joint Biotechnology Unit, 1980-1987
Series
Identifier: EUA IN1/ACU/M1/34
Scope and Contents
The Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt Universities:Joint Biotechnology Unit series consists of:
- brochures
- correspondence
- notes
- reports
Dates:
1980-1987
Extract from Minutes of Senatus Academicus presenting the approval of the Report of the Research Committe on the Carnegie Trust, and typescript of the report, 1903
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/5/6
Scope and Contents
The Research Committee of Senatus, of which Ewart was Convener, was appointed to look into the Scheme of the Carnegie Trust for the Endowment of Post-Graduate Study and Research. The report, titled 'Recommendations by the Research Committee as to the Necessity for Increased Facilities for Research' and presented to the Executive Committee of the on 28 March 1903, concludes that 'in the interests of the University it is of the utmost importance that further facilities should be provided as soon...
Dates:
1903
File Series 'A', 1833-1987
Series
Identifier: EUA IN1/ADS/SEC/A
Scope and Contents
Files in 13 subseries:
Faculty of Arts (1872-1977)
Bequests (1912-1987)
Faculty of Divinity (1927-1984)
Faculty of Law (1919-1958)
Lectures (1885-1965)
Faculty of Medicine (1833-1971)
Miscellaneous (1884-1981)
Faculty of Music (1891-1954)
Faculty of Science (1907-1956)
...
Dates:
1833-1987
Heriot-Watt University facade photographs, c1973
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.1.5
Scope and Contents
Large scale black and white photographic prints (maximum size 51cm x 60cm), which join together to show the full facade of the former Heriot-Watt University building in Chambers Street in Edinburgh. The adjacent Bank of Scotland, former dental hospital and Minto Street are also included. The statue of James Watt, later removed to the new Heriot-Watt University campus can be seen in situ as can busts of the founders of Heriot-Watt University: George Heriot and Leonard Horner. Some of the...
Dates:
c1973
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
/
PJM, The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
/
Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
/
Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies
National Library of Scotland, 1973
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.1.4
Scope and Contents
Set of copy drawings on transparencies (A1 size) showing the National Library of Scotland and the former Heriot-Watt University building in Edinburgh. There are 2 plans showing the former Heriot-Watt University building and the surrounding buildings at 1:200 scale. 1 of these plans shows the existing utilities while the other shows relative heights and surface information. Two of the plans show photographic elevations of Bristo Church, the National Library of Scotland and Heriot-Watt University...
Dates:
1973
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
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PJM, The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
/
Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
/
Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies
National Library of Scotland feasibility study: Heriot-Watt site, c1971
File
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7.1.2
Scope and Contents
A copy set of plans (57cm x 72cm) relating to a feasibility study undertaken for the National Library of Scotland, in Edinburgh, concerning a possible extension into the former Heriot-Watt University site. The first set consists of 5 floor plans and a site plan showing possible use of the site. Additionally there is an elevation showing the planned development in relation to the other buildings in the vicinity. These drawings have no scale or credit information.
Dates:
c1971
Found in:
University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections
/
PJM, The Percy Johnson-Marshall Collection
/
Percy Johnson-Marshall Associates
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
University of Edinburgh Comprehensive Development Area
/
Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh
/
Plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies
Plans of Chambers Street development, Edinburgh, 1925-1973
Sub-Series
Identifier: PJM/PJMA/EUD/B/7
Scope and Contents
Chambers Street development consists of:
- plans: National Library of Scotland feasibility studies, (c1971-1973)
- plans: Proposals for the new Museum of Scotland, (1925-1973)
- report on the Argyle Brewery Site, (1973)
Dates:
1925-1973