Teaching and Learning: Dr Haines setting up apparatus for Plant Physiology, 1938.
Dr Haines, a lecturer in Plant Physiology, setting up apparatus for ‘studying the effect of increased atmospheric pressure on the rates of evaporation and absorption of water by plants.’ The apparatus was made to Dr Haines’ design in the Instrument shop of the College, with the aid of a grant from the Royal Society.
This influence and experience of the academic staff is of great importance, for they are experts in their field and often are leading researchers in the subject.
As mentioned previously, Thurston was ahead in his field, helping the University to excel beyond their contemporaries in Aeronautics.
This work was continued by Dr Piercy as he ‘and his staff provided essential experimental war services. Hundreds of wings were tested, and several new aircrafts resulted from the work.’
The example to students was important in all subjects and in Zoology 1947-48, ‘For 6 hours a week there will be organised demonstration, and attendance by ALL honours students is imperative.’