Date:
Event location: Bologna
Type: Magna Charta Anniversaries
PRESENTATION
On 18 September 1988, in the presence of many political leaders and representatives of the society, 388 rectors from Europe and beyond signed the Magna Charta Universitatum. The document has since become the major reference for the fundamental values and principles of the university.
To date, the Magna Charta has been signed by some 776 university leaders from all over the world and each year more universities commit themselves to the principles laid out in the Magna Charta. The higher education scene has developed significantly since 1988, yet the Magna Charta remains relevant to the mission of universities everywhere.
On 19th and 20th September 2013, the Magna Charta Observatory convened its Annual Conference in Bologna, Italy to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Magna Charta Universitatum and discuss on "Universities, Students and Societies - Connecting Academic Freedom and Creative Cities" with personalities of the highest calibre and participants from universities around the world.
On 20th September, the Magna Charta Observatory and the University of Bologna hosted the annualAcademic Ceremony for the signing of the Magna Charta by universities committed to the principles of the Universitatum.
PRESENTATION
On 18 September 1988, in the presence of many political leaders and representatives of the society, 388 rectors from Europe and beyond signed the Magna Charta Universitatum. The document has since become the major reference for the fundamental values and principles of the university.
To date, the Magna Charta has been signed by some 776 university leaders from all over the world and each year more universities commit themselves to the principles laid out in the Magna Charta. The higher education scene has developed significantly since 1988, yet the Magna Charta remains relevant to the mission of universities everywhere.
On 19th and 20th September 2013, the Magna Charta Observatory convened its Annual Conference in Bologna, Italy to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Magna Charta Universitatum and discuss on "Universities, Students and Societies - Connecting Academic Freedom and Creative Cities" with personalities of the highest calibre and participants from universities around the world.
On 20th September, the Magna Charta Observatory and the University of Bologna hosted the annualAcademic Ceremony for the signing of the Magna Charta by universities committed to the principles of the Universitatum.
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Thursday 19th, Friday 20th September 2013
Aula Absidale Santa Lucia – Via de’ Chiari 25a
Bologna
Keynote Speech
Maria-Helena Nazaré
Moamad Fathy Saoud
Plenary Discussion: creativity, learning and academic freedom
Hossam Badrawi
Fernando Galan
Emilie Wilberg
Challenges to the modern higher education: marketisation and creative new skills
Agneta Bladh
Sultan Abu Orabi Jordan Jaume Pages
Plenary Discussion Universities and cities: fostering creative learning environments
Doroty Kelly
Antoniette Charon Wauters
Masayuki Sasaki
Video Message by the Italian Minister for Education, University and Research Maria Chiara Carrozza
Why the Universities?
Umberto Eco
