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[Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/en/events/zwischen-tradition-und-transformation)

# Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day

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18:00–20:00

25.01.2027

Universitätsarchiv, Kunstgeschichtliches Institut

Vortragsraum B008

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## Description

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To mark their anniversaries in 2027, the universities of Marburg, Mainz, and Tübingen are organizing a joint lecture series on university history. Six lectures will offer comparative perspectives on the participating universities. The topics range from the founding of the universities and the admission of women to the post-1945 era. Two lectures will be held in person at each location, and all lectures will be broadcast live.

## Programme

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Zwei Vorträge in Marburg am 02.11.2026 und am 25.01.2027, Vorträge in Tübingen am 16.11.2026 und 01.02.2027, Vorträge in Mainz am 14.12.2026 und 15.02.2027. Alle Vorträge werden live übertragen.

[Andreas Schübeler andreas.schuebeler@staff.uni-marburg.de](mailto:andreas.schuebeler@staff.uni-marburg.de)

[Dr. Katharina Schaal uniarchiv@verwaltung.uni-marburg.de](mailto:uniarchiv@verwaltung.uni-marburg.de)

## Dates in this series

-   [![Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/api/event-image?path=%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fevent_images%2F0001%2F01%2Fc92e8a4e4a11caed6efa48685a389b3c6c9e9cee.jpg&size=720) Lecture series ### Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day Monday, 2 November 2026 18:00–20:00 | F|01 Universitätsbibliothek](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/en/events/zwischen-tradition-und-transformation/116)
-   [![Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/api/event-image?path=%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fevent_images%2F0001%2F01%2Fc92e8a4e4a11caed6efa48685a389b3c6c9e9cee.jpg&size=720) Lecture series ### Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day Monday, 16 November 2026 18:00–20:00 | F|01 Universitätsbibliothek](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/en/events/zwischen-tradition-und-transformation/118)
-   [![Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/api/event-image?path=%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fevent_images%2F0001%2F01%2Fc92e8a4e4a11caed6efa48685a389b3c6c9e9cee.jpg&size=720) Lecture series ### Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day Monday, 14 December 2026 18:00–20:00 | F|01 Universitätsbibliothek](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/en/events/zwischen-tradition-und-transformation/120)
-   [![Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/api/event-image?path=%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fevent_images%2F0001%2F01%2Fc92e8a4e4a11caed6efa48685a389b3c6c9e9cee.jpg&size=720) Lecture series ### Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day Monday, 1 February 2027 18:00–20:00 | F|01 Universitätsbibliothek](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/en/events/zwischen-tradition-und-transformation/119)
-   [![Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/api/event-image?path=%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fevent_images%2F0001%2F01%2Fc92e8a4e4a11caed6efa48685a389b3c6c9e9cee.jpg&size=720) Lecture series ### Between Tradition and Transformation: Three European Universities in Comparison from Their Beginnings to the Present Day Monday, 15 February 2027 18:00–20:00 | F|01 Universitätsbibliothek](https://500jahre.uni-marburg.de/en/events/zwischen-tradition-und-transformation/121)