Archive of the University of Liverpool: Records of University-Affiliated Institutions

Scope and Content

Contains the records of the following affiliated institutions:

  • Merseyside Open College Federation;
  • Proudman Oceanographical Laboratory [and its predecessors];
  • Southport University Extension Society;
  • St Aidan's Theological College.

Administrative / Biographical History

Institutions currently affiliated to the University include the Institute of Oceanographic Sciences (Bidston), Liverpool Hope, Chester College of Higher Education, the Cayman Islands Law School, the Isle of Man College and Carmel College, St Helens. Colleges and institutions can be affiliated to the University by the Council on the recommendation of the Senate and reports from the Boards of Faculty appropriate to the institution. The University Calendar (2000-2001 edition, pp. 6, 28, 82) provides further information.

Access Information

Please phone (0151 794 2696) or email for an appointment; you may reserve material in advance.

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Please note that some materials may be closed or have restricted access.