1970

Hiving-off of Mathematics from Natural Sciences as School of Mathematical Studies.

Opening of Darwin College.

Opening of Registry and Senate.

Department of Biosciences established.

1971

Opening of Biological Laboratory.

1972

Foundation of Health Services Research Unit.

Kent Law Clinic established.

1973

Establishment of Urban and Regional Studies Unit.

1974

Expansion of Library into second stage of building, and computerisation (first on-line system in a UK university).
Establishment of Unit for the History, Philosophy and Social Relations of Science.

Collapse of Cornwallis Building.

Establishment of Personal Social Services Research Unit.

1975

Establishment of School of Continuing Education.

Opening of Cartoon Centre.

1976

Critical appraisal by General Committee Working Parties of the first ten years.

1978

Assumption of responsibility for validation of degrees awarded to students from Christchurch and Nonington.

1979

Launch of Newsletter.