Curating the European university

Hans-Jörg Rheinberger

pp. 357-365

in: Theodore Arabatzis, Jürgen Renn, Ana Simoes (eds), Relocating the history of science, Berlin, Springer, 2015

Abstract

The paper takes a critical look at the present situation of the European university and traces its history over the second half of the twentieth century. The assessment leads to a statement about the mission of academic education, both past and future. The paper concludes with reflections about the task and function of research for the institution of the university.