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Monday, 01 March 2010 10:02 |
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One hundred years ago, universities were the preserve of the rich. In the 1950s and 60s this was changed forever. To meet the demands of a modern economy universities were transformed into vast factories churning out thousands of graduates for employment in industry, health and education. This fact, with the consequent pressure to complete degrees in the allotted timeframe, to combine working and studying and to minimize the dreaded student loan, is what dominates university life today. Join the discussion - all welcome. 7.30pm Thursday March 4, Otago Room, Clubs and Societies Building, Albany St, Dunedin |