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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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