Episode 4 of 5

Mixed Class Debate

When: April 1870
Where: University of Edinburgh
Part of: Edinburgh Seven begin attending medical lectures

In April 1870, the University Court debated allowing women into mixed classes, which would have reduced fees and granted prize eligibility.

A debate was held in April 1870 by the University Court to decide whether the women should be allowed in mixed classes. This would have made them fully equal to male students, reducing their significantly higher fees and making them eligible to win prizes.

Sources

Edinburgh Seven Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-10

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