Verdant universities
In today's world, Verdant universities has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide range of people. Whether due to its impact on society, its relevance in history, its influence on popular culture or any other aspect, Verdant universities has captured the attention of a large audience. In this article, we will explore in depth the many facets of Verdant universities, from its origins to its impact on the contemporary world. We will examine its relevance in different areas, as well as the implications it has for various sectors of society. In addition, we will analyze the perspectives of experts and varied points of view on Verdant universities, with the aim of providing a comprehensive and enriching vision on this topic that is so relevant today.
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The verdant universities are a group of Australian universities founded in the 1960s and 1970s, which are sometimes called "gumtree" universities. These universities were established in their state capitals, often next to native bushland (now nature reserves), and have lush vegetative campuses – which the naming "verdant" refers to.
They are predominantly the second or third established university in their state; the only exception is Macquarie, which is the third university in Sydney, but the fourth university in New South Wales.
| University | Location | State | Established |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flinders University | Adelaide | SA | 1966 |
| Griffith University | Brisbane | QLD | 1971 |
| La Trobe University | Melbourne | VIC | 1964 |
| Macquarie University | Sydney | NSW | 1964 |
| Murdoch University | Perth | WA | 1973 |
La Trobe University takes "verdant" a step further by the fact that it owns a 28-hectare wildlife sanctuary, in addition to managing the Gresswell Hill Nature Conservation Reserve, situated north of the Melbourne campus.
The verdant universities were part of a broader effort to expand and reform tertiary education in Australia, based on similar reforms that led to the creation of the plate glass universities group in the United Kingdom. All of these universities went on to form Innovative Research Universities in 2003.
Potential verdants
While these five are considered the "main verdants" as they have the most in common, there are other universities that have been labelled as a verdant or "gumtree" university. These include:
- University of Newcastle (1965)
- James Cook University (1970)
- Deakin University (1974)
- University of Wollongong (1975)
See also
- Plate glass university
- Robbins Report
- Ivy League
- Russell Group
- Association of American Universities
- Red brick university
References
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- ^ "History of the area, La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe University". www.latrobe.edu.au. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
- ^ "About the Sanctuary, La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary, La Trobe University". www.latrobe.edu.au. Retrieved 2016-01-10.
- ^ Rowbotham, Jill (21 August 2012). "Universities' staff half casual: new data". The Australian. Retrieved 12 January 2016.