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Magna Charta Universitatum Europearum

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Title
Magna Charta Universitatum Europearum
Description
The Magna Charta Universitatum was signed in Bologna by 388 rectors and heads of universities from all over Europe and beyond on 18 September 1988. This document contains principles of academic freedom and institutional autonomy as a guideline for the good governance and self-understanding of universities in the future. It also claims that teaching and research can greatly contribute to cultural growth, beyond any geographical and political border.Today, it has acquired a guiding role within the international academic community.
Place
Museum of Palzzo Poggi
Rights Holder
University of Bologna
Subject
history of European universities
history of European integration
9th centenary of the University of Bologna
Temporal Coverage
Late modern period
Item sets
Heritage