The contemporary university and its current challenges: a look at the history of law - UCODAHD

Reference of the Group:

GIUV2024-625

 
Description of research activity:
Drawing upon the collective experience and research carried out by all members of this group¿through ongoing participation in both national and regional projects¿we aim to continue deepening our understanding of the history of our universities, as such knowledge is a key factor in their development, as well as in the advancement of the societies in which they are embedded. In this regard, the project we present is clearly oriented towards contemporary issues, addressing topics in which the university has been¿and continues to be¿directly involved: the incorporation of women into classrooms and academic posts; the emergence of new disciplines and their adaptation to scientific, economic, and social changes through curricular reform; the recruitment and promotion of academic staff; the involvement of the university community in major political and social debates; and the challenges posed by the proliferation of new private higher education institutions, among others. We also intend to explore related topics that will allow us to delve further into and better understand issues of strictly university history, but from political perspectives¿such as liberalism, fascism, or political...Drawing upon the collective experience and research carried out by all members of this group¿through ongoing participation in both national and regional projects¿we aim to continue deepening our understanding of the history of our universities, as such knowledge is a key factor in their development, as well as in the advancement of the societies in which they are embedded. In this regard, the project we present is clearly oriented towards contemporary issues, addressing topics in which the university has been¿and continues to be¿directly involved: the incorporation of women into classrooms and academic posts; the emergence of new disciplines and their adaptation to scientific, economic, and social changes through curricular reform; the recruitment and promotion of academic staff; the involvement of the university community in major political and social debates; and the challenges posed by the proliferation of new private higher education institutions, among others. We also intend to explore related topics that will allow us to delve further into and better understand issues of strictly university history, but from political perspectives¿such as liberalism, fascism, or political exile¿and social ones, including biographical studies, inter-university relations, and the university community's stance on key contemporary issues at different historical moments.
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Scientific-technical goals:
  • El acceso de la mujer a la educacion superior y su plena integracion a las estructuras universitarias
  • La relacion de la Universidad con el poder publico. Politica y Universidad
  • La interaccion entre la Universidad y la sociedad
 
Research lines:
  • History of the Contemporary University.Study of the university in the contemporary era, particularly in the 20th century. Its evolution in terms of subjects, teaching staff, management, curricula, students, and its interaction with society and public authorities.
 
Group members:
Name Nature of participation Entity Description
MARIA DEL PILAR HERNANDO SERRADirectorUniversitat de València
Research team
PILAR GARCIA TROBATMemberUniversitat de València
FRANCISCO J PALAO GILMemberUniversitat de València
SERGIO EMILIANO VILLAMARIN GOMEZMemberUniversitat de València
MONICA SORIA MOYAMemberUniversitat de València
JORGE CORREA BALLESTERCollaboratorUniversitat de València
CARLOS TORMO CAMALLONGACollaboratorUniversitat de València
 
CNAE:
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Associated structure:
  • Financial Law and History of Law