The role of the universities in face of the material and moral changes brought about in contemporary society by scientific and technological progress: a paper read at the International Conference of Universities at Nice held at 4th-9th december, 1950

Abstract

Function of the university the provision of higher intellectual and technical education is not the sole task of the University. The furtherance, coordination and dissemination of our store of knowledge are also centred in it. Its chief functions are : i) To make new discoveries and develop old ones through continuous scientific research; 2) To disseminate these discoveries through education ; 3) To safeguard our cultural heritage, ensure its continuity, and defend it against all irrational or dogmatic forces ; 4) To train professional cadres to meet each country's present and future needs ; 5) To foster among its members and students the love of culture, the sense of the freedom and dignity of the individual, and respect for others.