Kerslake Hall

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Kerslake Hall
University University of Tasmania and Australian Maritime College
Location Newnham campus, Launceston, Australia
Coordinates 41°24′04″S 147°07′30″E / 41.401°S 147.125°E / -41.401; 147.125Coordinates: 41°24′04″S 147°07′30″E / 41.401°S 147.125°E / -41.401; 147.125
Established 1970s
Named for Irene Kerslake
Residents 107
Website Kerslake Hall

Kerslake Hall is a residential college for full-time students of the University of Tasmania and Australian Maritime College. It is situated on the university's Newnham campus, Launceston, Australia. The residence is named after Irene Kerslake, a former lecturer at the Tasmanian College of Advanced Education and women's rights campaigner.[1]

The residence offers 107 self-catered rooms.

Kerslake Hall is open to members of the public during university holidays, such as tourists and conference groups.

History

Kerslake Hall was opened in the early 1970s on the site of the Tasmanian College of Advanced Education, which evolved into the Tasmanian Institute of Technology before becoming part of the University of Tasmania in 1990.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Women Tasmania - Honour Roll of Women
  2. ↑ Kerslake Hall - University of Tasmania

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