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#577 | A Short History Of Universities

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In part one of a three-part mini-series on the theme of "university", we go on a whirlwind tour of the history of universities, from medieval student guilds in Bologna to the modern day.

 
  • The University of Bologna nears its thousand-year anniversary.
  • Why universities emerged: stability, trade, rediscovered texts, Church needs.
  • Student guilds hired teachers; papal charters granted privileges, recognition.
  • Medieval curriculum and university specialisations in law, theology, medicine.
  • Renaissance humanism broadened studies beyond law and theology.
  • Scientific Revolution made universities producers of new knowledge.
  • Humboldt model united teaching and research in modern universities.
  • Post-war expansion massified higher education around the world.
  • Today: many universities, 250 million students; degrees often required.
  • UK participation reaches 50%; rising costs and student debt.

    • Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/history-of-university

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