More Lincoln students study horticulture

Press, 26 September 1984, Page 2

More Lincoln students study horticulture

Qualifications in horticulture and commerce-based degrees are becoming increasingly popular at Lincoln College, according to figures given yesterday. The upsurge in horticultural qualifications over the last 10 years was the strongest tendency, the acting principl, Professor R. H. M. Langer, told the Lincoln College Council yesterday. A considerable proportion ;of graduates also gained ; commerce-type degrees, he said. In 1973,12 students gradu- • ated bachelor of horticulturql science and 27 with a diploma in horticulture, i Last; year, .28students i graduated with a degree in horticulture and? 106 with a I diploma. ■ ' ’ “Most qualifications show a general upward trend, in line with the increase in college rolls over the last five years,” said Professor Langer.

Last year, 658 students gained degrees or diplomas from the college, compared with 520 in 1979.

Among last year’s graduates were 10 who gained

Ph.D degrees and 26 master’s degrees. “The numbers of postgraduate students are healthy and in recent years the types of post-graduate courses undertaken has diversified,” said Professor Langer.

More students were doing master of science and mater of applied science degrees, as opposed to the more traditional degrees. This indicated the continuous changes within the college, he said. > Appointment k ? , The member of Parliament for Yaldhurst, Mrs Margaret Austin, has been appointed, to, the, College Council. She succeeds the < former member for Gis- ’ borne, Mr < Robert Bell. Mrs Austin’s appointment to the council is until the next election. The only other nominee fop the position was the member of Parliament for Selwyn, Miss Ruth Richardson. Mrs Austin received 53 votes compared with 35 for Miss Richardson. Voting for this position is by members of Parliament.