Michael Eraut

In 1964, the University of Sussex set up working parties to consider, respectively, the role of language laboratories, the relevance of programmed learning and the potential uses of closed‐circuit television. The working party concerned with television also considered other audio‐visual facilities and concluded that there was much to be said for setting up a special division of the University to supervise all such facilities. A central service unit was also recommended by the Brynmor Jones committee on audio‐visual aids in higher scientific education which published its report soon afterwards. The proposal was accepted by the Senate and a centre for academic services set up with broad terms of reference to promote and coordinate the use of television, film, sound recording, photographic, reprographic, programmed learning, and language laboratory services within the university and in association with other educational institutions.