University of Auckland

The University of Auckland (New Zealand: University of Auckland) is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest and highest-ranking university in the country, being ranked 82nd worldwide in the 2015/16 QS World University Rankings. Established in 1883 as a constituent college of the University of New Zealand, the university consists of six colleges over eight campuses, and has more than 40,000 students. University of Auckland is one of the famous University in thw World. University of Auckland is Top University of New Zealand.

The University of Auckland began as a constituent of the University of New Zealand, founded on May 23, 1883, with the University College of Auckland. The administration of the University during its establishment was conducted by Andrew John Chapman (Rector of the University of New Zealand from 1885 to 1903). Housed in a disused courthouse and jail, which began with 95 students and teachers 4: Frederick Douglas Brown, a professor of chemistry (London and Oxford); Algernon Withiel Thomas Phillips, a professor of natural sciences (Oxford); Thomas George Tucker, a professor of classics (Cambridge); Francis and George Walker, a professor of mathematics (Cambridge). In 1901, the number of students had increased to 156; most of these students were training to be law clerks or teachers and enrolled part time. From 1905 onwards, an increasing number of students enrolled in business studies.

The University conducts little research until the 1930s, when there was an increase in interest in academic research during the Depression. At this point, the executive council of the university issued several resolutions in favor of academic freedom after the controversial dismissal of John Beaglehole (allegedly by a letter to a newspaper where he publicly defended the right of Communists to distribute their literature), it which contributed to the emergence of university growth.

In 1934, four new professors joined the university: Arthur Sewell (English), H. G. Forder (Mathematics), C. G. Cooper (Classics) and James Rutherford (History). The combination of new talent, and academic freedom, saw Auckland University College flourish through the 1950s.

In 1950, Elam School of Fine Arts began at the University of Auckland. Archie Fisher, who had been appointed director of the School of Fine Arts Elam was instrumental in having joined the University of Auckland.

The University of New Zealand was dissolved in 1961 and the University of Auckland was strengthened at the University of Auckland Law of 1961.

In 1966, teachers and Bob Sinclair Keith Chapman established the University of Auckland Art Collection, starting with the purchase of several paintings and drawings by Colin McCahon. The collection is now managed by the Art Research Center, based in Gus Fisher Gallery. Step A of the science building is opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, May 3.

Queen Elizabeth II opened the new School of Medicine in Grafton construction on 24 March 1970. The Queen also opened the Liggins Institute in 2002.

North Shore Campus, established in 2001, is located in the suburb of Takapuna. a degree was offered in Business and Information Management. In late 2006, the campus was closed and the degree relocated on the campus of the city.

On September 1, 2004, the Auckland College of Education merged with the School of Education at the University (formerly part of the Faculty of Arts) to form the Faculty of Education. The faculty is based on the campus of the former University Epsom, with an additional campus in Whangarei.

Professor Stuart McCutcheon became rector on 1 January 2005. Previously he was the Rector of the Victoria University of Wellington. He succeeded Dr. John Cover (PhD, Hon. LLD), who was appointed Rector of the University of Oxford.

The University opened a new building of business school in 2007, after completion of Commons information. It has recently gained international accreditations for all its programs and now completes the "Triple Crown" (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

In May 2013, the University acquired a site for the new campus of 5 hectares next to the most important business area in Newmarket. It will provide the University with a site for expansion over the next 50 years, with the Engineering occupying the first of the new powers in 2014.