Preserving the Legacy

Exploring the Heritage of European Universities and the European University Itself as a Cultural Inheritance

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.21.2024.88.3.08

Keywords:

Heritage, Europeanness, University Museums

Abstract

The article aims to highlight the essential contribution of university museums in commemorating and facilitating the learning of European university heritage. The article underscores the pivotal role of university museums as dynamic spaces for commemoration and dialogue. The article advocates for the recognition of university museums as key actors in preserving and disseminating European heritage. By fulfilling their tasks of commemorating, discussing, and learning from European university heritage, these institutions significantly contribute to the ongoing construction of a cohesive European identity grounded in shared history, values, and cultural heritage.

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Author Biography

  • Kinga Anna Gajda, Jagiellonian University, Poland

    Associate professor and lecturer at the Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University. Professor of cultural studies, doctor of literary studies. Her research interests include issues related to memory, heritage, and intercultural competencies. She is the author of three books and numerous articles. She has been a visiting scholar at European universities. She coordinated many research and educational projects. She is a member of the editorial team of four journals and a reviewer of many.

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06-12-2024

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Dilemmas of European societies

How to Cite

“Preserving the Legacy: Exploring the Heritage of European Universities and the European University Itself As a Cultural Inheritance”. 2024. Politeja 21 (1(88/3): 119-30. https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.21.2024.88.3.08.

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