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A view of the campus
A view of the campus

Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen (German: Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, sometimes called the "Eberhardina") is a public university located in the city of Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. Tübingen, a traditional University town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is situated 30 km (19 miles southwest of Stuttgart, on a ridge between Baden-Württemberg is one of the 16 states ( Bundesländer) of the Federal Republic of Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. It is one of Germany's oldest universities, internationally noted in medicine, natural sciences and the humanities. Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the In Science, the term natural science refers to a naturalistic approach to the study of the Universe, which is understood as obeying rules or law of The humanities are academic disciplines which study the Human condition, using methods that are primarily Analytic, Critical, or Speculative Tübingen is one of five classical "university towns" in Germany; the other four being Marburg, Göttingen, Freiburg and Heidelberg. The University of Marburg (Philipps-Universität Marburg 'Philip's University Marburg' was founded in 1527 by Landgrave Philip I of Hesse (usually The University of Göttingen ( German: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen) is a University in the city of Göttingen, Germany. The Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg ( University of Heidelberg, Ruperto Carola, Heidelberg University, or simply Heidelberg) is a The university has many Nobel laureate alumni, especially in the fields of medicine and chemistry. This is a list of Nobel Prize Laureates awarded for their outstanding contributions to Humanitarian causes for Peace, work in Literature

Currently, about 24,000 students are enrolled. The 17 hospitals in Tübingen affiliated with the university's faculty of medicine have 1,500 patient beds, and cater to 66,000 in-patients and 200,000 out-patients on an annual basis. [1]

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History

The University of Tübingen was founded in 1477 by Count Eberhard V (Eberhard im Bart, 1445 - 1496), later the first Duke of Württemberg, a civic and ecclesiastic reformer who established the school after becoming absorbed in the Renaissance revival of learning during his travels to Italy. Eberhard I ( 11 December 1445, Urach &ndash 24 February 1496, Tübingen) Württemberg, formerly known as Wirtemberg, is an area and a former state in Swabia, a region in southwestern Germany. The Renaissance (from French Renaissance, meaning "rebirth" Italian: Rinascimento, from re- "again" and nascere Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Its first rector was Johannes Nauclerus. Johannes Nauclerus (Naucler Naukler (ca 1425— May 1, 1510) was a 16th century Swabian Historian and humanist.

Its present name was conferred on it in 1769 by Duke Karl Eugen who appended his first name to that of the founder (Karls being the possessive form of Karl). Karl Eugen Duke of Württemberg ( 11 February 1728 &ndash 24 October 1793) was the eldest son of Duke Karl I Alexander and Maria The possessive case of a language is a Grammatical case used to indicate a relationship of possession. The university later became the principal university of the kingdom of Württemberg. Württemberg, formerly known as Wirtemberg, is an area and a former state in Swabia, a region in southwestern Germany. Today, it is one of nine state universities funded by the German federal state of Baden-Württemberg. Germany (Deutschland is a Federal Republic consisting of sixteen States, known in German as Länder (singular

The Main Building 'Neue Aula' in July 2007
The Main Building 'Neue Aula' in July 2007

The University of Tübingen has a history of innovative thought, particularly in theology, in which the university and the Tübinger Stift are famous to this day. Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective Tübinger Stift is a hall of residence and teaching of the Protestant Church in Württemberg, located in the university city of Tübingen. Philipp Melanchthon (1497-1560), the prime mover in building the German school system and a chief figure in the Protestant Reformation, helped establish its direction. Philipp Melanchthon (born Philipp Schwartzerd) ( February 16, 1497 &ndash April 19, 1560) was a German professor and theologian The Protestant Reformation was a reform movement in Europe that began in 1517 though its roots lie further back in time Among Tübingen's eminent students (and/or professors) have been the astronomer Johannes Kepler; the economist Horst Köhler (President of Germany); Joseph Ratzinger, former Cardinal and currently Pope Benedict XVI, poet Friedrich Hölderlin, and the philosophers Friedrich Schelling and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Johannes Kepler (ˈkɛplɚ ( December 27 1571 &ndash November 15 1630) was a German Mathematician, Astronomer Pope Benedict XVI ( Latin: Benedictus PP XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger Johann Christian Friedrich Hölderlin (ˈjoːhan ˈkrɪstiaːn ˈfriːdrɪç 'hœldərliːn in German March 20, 1770 &ndash June 6, 1843 Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling ( January 27, 1775 – August 20, 1854) later von Schelling, was a German Philosopher "The Tübingen Three" refers to Hölderlin, Hegel and Schelling, who were roommates at the Tübinger Stift.

The university rose to the height of its prominence in the middle of the 19th century with the teachings of poet and civic leader Ludwig Uhland and the Protestant theologian Ferdinand Christian Baur, whose beliefs and disciples became known as the "Tübingen School" and which initiated historical analysis of Biblical texts, an approach also generally referred to as the Higher criticism. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar Johann Ludwig Uhland ( April 26, 1787 &ndash November 13, 1862) was a German Poet. Ferdinand Christian Baur ( June 21, 1792 - December 2, 1860) was a German theologian and leader of the Tübingen school Historical criticism or higher criticism is a branch of literary analysis that investigates the origins of a text as applied in Biblical studies it naturally The University of Tübingen also was the first German university to establish a faculty of natural sciences, in 1863. In Science, the term natural science refers to a naturalistic approach to the study of the Universe, which is understood as obeying rules or law of Year 1863 ( MDCCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common DNA was discovered in 1868 at the University of Tübingen by Friedrich Miescher. Deoxyribonucleic acid ( DNA) is a Nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known Johannes Friedrich Miescher ( 13 August 1844, Basel - 26 August 1895, Davos) was a Swiss Biologist Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, the first female Nobel Prize winner in medicine in Germany, also works in Tübingen. Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard (born October 20, 1942 in Magdeburg) is a German Biologist who won the Albert Lasker Award In Tübingen the faculty for economics and business was founded in 1817 as 'Staatswissenschaftliche Fakultät' and was the first of its kind in Germany.

In 1970 the university was restructured into a series of faculties as independent departments of study and research after the manner of French universities. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A faculty is a division within a University. The concept of a university with different faculties for different subjects dates back to Al-Azhar University, which had This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics.

Research focus

The Zentrum für Molekularbiologie der Pflanzen (Centre for molecular biology of plants) of the University of Tübingen is a multidisciplinary (plant physiology, plant biochemistry, plant genetics) plant science research facility, located on the Morgenstelle science campus
The Zentrum für Molekularbiologie der Pflanzen (Centre for molecular biology of plants) of the University of Tübingen is a multidisciplinary (plant physiology, plant biochemistry, plant genetics) plant science research facility, located on the Morgenstelle science campus

The University of Tübingen is undertaking a broad range of research projects in various fields. Molecular biology is the study of Biology at a molecular level The most prominent ones are to be found among the natural sciences. The Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, for instance, focuses on general, cognitive and cellular neurology as well as neurodegeneration. Neurodegeneration is progressive loss of structure or function of Neurons including death of neurons The Centre for Interdisciplinary Clinical Research deals primarily with cell biology in diagnostics and therapy of organ system diseases.

Campus

The University of Tübingen is not a campus university, but is spread throughout the town. A campus university is a British term for a University situated on one site - with student accommodation teaching and research facilities and leisure activities There are four areas with a major concentration of university institutions.

Accommodation provided by the Tübingen Studentenwerk is in several locations throughout the town. A Studentenwerk is a semi-governmental ("public" institution in Germany that provides services to College and University students The largest of the eleven halls of residence are at Waldhäuser Ost (1,700 rooms) and in the Französisches Viertel (500 rooms). Dormitory typically refers in the United States to residence halls which are sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for [2]

Libraries

The university library is not just available to those affiliated with the university, but also to the general public. A library is a collection of information sources resources and services and the structure in which it is housed it is organized for use and maintained by a public body an institution The library provides more than three million individual volumes and more than 7,600 journals. Apart from the main library, more than 80 departmental libraries containing an additional three million volumes are also associated with the university.

The Library
The Library

The main lending library is located on Wilhelmstraße and consists of several different parts which are connected through corridors and walkways.

Organisation

Faculties

The university is made up of 14 faculties, some of which are subdivided into further departments. [3]

Governance

The university is governed by three separate bodies sharing with different functions and duties. The University of Tübingen 's Faculty of Modern Languages (Neuphilologische Fakultät is the largest faculty of the university with about 8000 Students However, some persons serve in more than one body.

The Rectorate is the executive component of the university's governing body. The current rector, Professor Bernd Engler, is supported by four deputies consisting of three prorectors and one provost. The word rector ("ruler" from the Latin regere and Rector meaning "Teacher" In Latin has a number of different meanings but all of them indicate an academic In some countries (eg in the USSR and in the independent countries of the former Soviet Union) a prorector is a member of the management body of a University Provost is the title of a senior Academic administrator at many institutions of Higher education in the United States and Canada, the equivalent All are also permanent members of the university senate. [4][5]

The Senate forms the legislative section of governance. Apart from the members of the rectorate, it includes the equal opportunities commissioner, the deans and 20 elected members representing the professors, lecturers, students and non-academic staff. Equal opportunity is a term which has differing definitions and there is no consensus as to the precise meaning Two advisors represent the university's teaching hospitals. A teaching hospital is a Hospital that in addition to delivering medical care to patients also provides Clinical education and training to future and current doctors [6]

The University Council (Hochschulrat or Universitätsrat) has 13 members, including its president and vice-president as well as five further internal and six external members. [7]

Student life

As the university's students make up roughly a quarter of the total population of Tübingen, the town's culture is to a large extent dominated by them. Consequently, there is a slump of activity during university holidays, particularly over the summer, when a large number of otherwise regular events do not take place.

Around 30 Studentenverbindungen, the German type of fraternities, are associated with the university. A Studentenverbindung (the that includes the en en, en en, and en is a student somewhat comparable to fraternities in the US or Canada but mostly older and going Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal While famous for their parties, some of them are the subject of ongoing controversy surrounding their rightwing policial views, leading to strong criticism from leftist groups. In Politics, right-wing, the political right, and the Right are positions that uphold traditional values and/or authorities [8] The university itself takes a neutral stance on this issue.

Also closely linked to the university are a number of student societies representing mainly the arts and political parties. A political party is a Political organization that seeks to attain and maintain political power within Government, usually by participating in electoral Most notable are a number of choirs as well as student theatre groups affiliated with the faculty of Modern Languages, some of which perform in foreign languages. For the musical composition see Chorale. A choir, chorale, or chorus is a Musical ensemble of Singers Theatre (or theater, see spelling differences) is the branch of the Performing arts defined by Bernard Beckerman as what "occurs when one Radio Uniwelle Tübingen is the university's radio station, airing seven hours of programmes a week produced by students under the supervision of staff employed by the university. Campus radio (also known as college radio, university radio or student radio) is a type of Radio station that is run by the students of a college [9]

The university also offers gym and sports classes called Hochschulsport. The word γυμνάσιον (gymnasion was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual Education of young men (see Gymnasium Sport is an Activity that is governed by a set of rules or Customs and often engaged in competitively [10] Since Tübingen has a department of sports science with a broad range of facilities, students of other subjects have the possibility to participate in various kinds of sports courses in teams or as individuals. Sport Science is a discipline that studies the application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving sporting performance Furthermore, even exotic sports, such as parachuting or martial arts, are offered. Parachuting, also known as skydiving is where a person jumps from enough height so that he can deploy a fabric Parachute and land safely Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. Students may attend courses either for free or at reduced rates. The sports department is located close to the Wilhelmstraße area of university buildings and is served by a number of frequent bus routes.

Unlike in some major cities, student discounts are not widely available in Tübingen. Cinemas and the town council's public library in particular do not offer discounts for students, and there are only a handful of restaurants which have reduced lunch deals. Cinemaaustraliajpg|thumb|A movie theater in Australia ]]A movie theater, movie theatre, picture theatre or cinema is a venue A town council is a democratically elected form of government for small municipalities or Parishes A council may serve as both the representative and executive branch A public library (also called circulating library) is a Library which is accessible by the Public and is generally funded from public sources (such Luncheon, commonly abbreviated to lunch, is a midday Meal. In English-speaking countries during the eighteenth century what was originally called " However, students may benefit from the Semesterticket, a heavily discounted public transport season pass offering six months of unlimited travel on trains and buses in the naldo Verkehrsverbund transport association for approximately €50. [11] The Landestheater Tübingen theatre and all public swimming pools also have discounts for students.

Nightlife in Tübingen is centered on the numerous pubs in the old town along with a number of clubs, most of which dedicate themselves to non-mainstream music. A nightclub (or "night club" or "club" is a drinking, dancing, and entertainment venue which does its primary business after dark Mainstream is generally the common current of Thought of the Majority. During the semester, the Studentenwerk-owned Clubhaus at the centre of the Wilhelmstraße university area hosts the weekly Clubhausfest on Thursday nights. A Studentenwerk is a semi-governmental ("public" institution in Germany that provides services to College and University students This popular, free-entry club night is organised and promoted by student societies and Fachschaft student representative bodies and all proceeds go towards their activities in support of students.

Notable alumni

This list also includes alumni of the Tübinger Stift, which is not a part of the University, but has a close relationship with it. Tübinger Stift is a hall of residence and teaching of the Protestant Church in Württemberg, located in the university city of Tübingen.

Nobel laureates

Theology

Law

Economics

German Literature

History

Egyptology

Philosophy

Medicine

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

See also

Bibliography

References

  1. ^ Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen – Zahlen und Fakten. University of Tübingen, 9 October 2006. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 16 January 2007. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  2. ^ Studentenwerk Tübingen – Wohnheime. Studentenwerk Tübingen. Retrieved on 30 January 2007. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  3. ^ Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen – Faculties. University of Tübingen, 15 December 2005. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 30 January 2007. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  4. ^ Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen – Organe der Universität: Rektorat. University of Tübingen, 31 October 2006. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 30 January 2007. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  5. ^ Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen – Organe der Universität: Stellvertretung / Prorektoren. University of Tübingen, 18 December 2006. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 30 January 2007. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen – Organe der Universität: Senat. University of Tübingen, 4 October 2006. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 30 January 2007. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  7. ^ Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen – Organe der Universität: Hochschulrat (Universitätsrat). University of Tübingen, 17 July 2006. Events 180 - Twelve inhabitants of Scillium in North Africa are executed for being Christians Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Retrieved on 30 January 2007. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  8. ^ AK Clubhausia: Argumente gegen das Hofieren reaktionärer Seilschaften. Fachschaftsräte-VV. Retrieved on 25 October 2007. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  9. ^ Uniwelle Tübingen - Radioprogramm der Universität Tübingen. University of Tübingen. Retrieved on 13 April 2007. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  10. ^ Universität Tübingen - Hochschulsport
  11. ^ NALDO - Verkehrsverbund Neckar-Alb-Donau GmbH: Semesterticket. Verkehrsverbund Neckar-Alb-Donau. Retrieved on 1 July 2007. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

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