Our virtual exhibition CHARM-EU – Cultural Heritage through the Centuries will provide you with a taste of the publications of the nine institutions of the CHARM-EU (Challenge-driven, Accessible, Research-based, Mobile European University). The partner universities bring together different cultures, languages, histories and economic perspectives through transnational cooperation, emphasising the importance of interdisciplinary and challenge-based education, with a particular focus on sustainability and global environmental and social challenges.
CHARM-EU connects three universities founded in the Middle Ages: the University of Montpellier (established in 1289), the University of Würzburg (1402), and the University of Barcelona (1450). The rich historical background of these universities as pioneers of European education and research, enhances innovation and collaboration across borders in higher education.
Early modern universities founded at the end of the 16th and the beginning of the 17th centuries such as Trinity College Dublin (1592), Eötvös Loránd University (1635), and Utrecht University (1636) as centres of learning as well as hubs of intellectual collaboration and innovation played a crucial role in shaping the academic landscape and intellectual culture we recognize today.
Modern universities founded in the 20th and the 21st centuries such as Åbo Akademi University (1918), the University of Bergen (1946, with earlier roots), and Hochschule Ruhr West (2009), have played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary academic and research landscapes. Due to the emphasis on research and development, commitment to innovation, and dedication to diverse educational environments they play a crucial role European higher education.
Our exhibition includes a selection of library treasures from the nine institutions of the innovative European University Association. The virtual exhibition, which is based on the exhibition Nine Universities, One Project - CHARM-EU, was opened on 21 September 2024 on the occasion of the Cultural Heritage Days. We wish you a pleasant discovery in our virtual exhibition!