Why Yet Another University Anniversary?

On May 22, 2026, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz celebrates the 80th anniversary of its founding in 1946, shortly after the end of World War II. At the same time, we see this date as the starting point for preparations for the 550th anniversary of the founding of the University of Mainz – how do these … Continued

Spring School

What was and is the role of universities? What role do they play in times of crisis, upheaval, and social change? On the occasion of the 550th anniversary of the University of Mainz, the five-day Spring School “Quo vadis universitas? Challenges of University Education from the Middle Ages to the Present” addresses these questions from … Continued