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Welcome to a fascinating journey through time as we explore the University of Bologna, the world's oldest university, founded in 1088 AD in Italy. 🌍📚  In this video, you'll discover:  The incredible history of the University of Bologna  How it shaped modern education across Europe  Its unique student-led governance in medieval times  Famous alumni who changed the world  Its legacy and role in global higher education today

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00:00University of Bologna, the oldest university in the world overview.

00:13Name, University of Bologna, Universita di Bologna.

00:18Founded, 1088 AD location, Bologna, Italy.

00:23Motto, Alma Mater Studiorum, meaning, Nourishing Mother of Studies.

00:30Type, Public Research University, Historical Significance.

00:35The University of Bologna holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating university in the world.

00:42Unlike earlier centers of learning such as Al-Karawiyin in Morocco or Al-Azhar in Egypt,

00:48which began as religious schools, the University of Bologna was the first to use the term university,

00:55Universitas, in its modern sense, and was organized as a secular institution of higher education.

01:03Founded in 1088, it became a model for other universities across Europe,

01:08especially due to its unique structure and governance,

01:11which placed students at the heart of the institution's administration.

01:17Academic Influence.

01:18From the beginning, the University of Bologna was a center for the study of law,

01:24especially Roman and canon law.

01:27This legal tradition attracted scholars from all over Europe.

01:31Famous early teachers included Ernerius,

01:33a notable jurist considered the founder of the School of Glossators,

01:38Gratian, whose legal texts helped shape canon law.

01:42Over time, the university expanded to include other faculties,

01:47including Arts and Philosophy, Medicine, Mathematics,

01:51Natural Sciences, Engineering, Political Sciences, Structure, and Autonomy.

01:57Unlike many medieval universities that were church-controlled,

02:01Bologna was unique because it was independent of both the church and the state in its governance.

02:07It was governed by the students themselves, who hired and paid professors.

02:13This system reflected the idea that students were consumers

02:16and held authority in academic matters.

02:20Later, the university adapted a more modern structure,

02:24with professors and faculty councils taking on administrative roles.

02:29Modern-day University of Bologna.

02:31Today, the University of Bologna remains one of Italy's most prestigious institutions

02:38and a leading research center in Europe.

02:41Key Facts

02:42Campuses

02:43In addition to Bologna, the university has campuses in Cicena, Forlí, Ravenna, and Rimini,

02:51and even an international campus in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

02:56Faculties

02:57Over 30 departments and numerous research centers

03:00Students

03:01More than 87,000 students, including international students from around the world.

03:08Language

03:08Offers courses in Italian and English.

03:11Research

03:12A leader in European research projects, innovation, and international collaboration.

03:19Notable alumni, the University of Bologna has educated many prominent historical figures,

03:25including Dante Alighieri, renowned Italian poet, author of the Divine Comedy, Petrarch, father of humanism, Copernicus.

03:36The astronomer who formulated the heliocentric model, Pope Alexander II Pier Paolo Pasolini,

03:43influential Italian filmmaker and intellectual global recognition part of the Bologna process,

03:49which aim to create a coherent and compatible European higher education area.

03:55Frequently ranks among the top 200 universities in the world.

04:00Plays a vital role in promoting academic freedom, cultural exchange, and innovation in the modern era.

04:08Conclusion

04:08The University of Bologna is not just a university.

04:12It is a symbol of academic tradition, intellectual freedom, and the global heritage of higher education.

04:20With its millennium-long history and ongoing contributions to knowledge and research,

04:26it continues to inspire generations of students and scholars around the world.

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