The role of the university in 21st_Century: understand its origin in order to project its future

Abstract

This article is the result of the review of relevant literature on the idea of university. Argues
that the study of the genesis and evolution of the university can shed light on the uncertain
future. Based on an argumentative scheme, it reflects on its origin in the Middle Ages, the
sense of the university as a place for research, to finally raise tensions and challenges facing
the contemporary university. This contemporary university is expected to harmonize the
new demands with the necessary identity to which it is due, if it wants to remain universitas.