An important idea in the definition of a university is the notion of academic freedom. The first documentary evidence of this comes from early in the life of the first university. The University of Bologna adopted an academic charter, the Constitutio Habita, in 1158 or 1155, which guaranteed the right of a traveling scholar to unhindered passage in the interests of education. Today this is claimed as the origin of "academic freedom". This is now widely recognised internationally - on 18 September 1988, 430 university rectors signed the Magna Charta Universitatum, marking the 900th anniversary of Bologna's foundation. The number of universities signing the Magna Charta Universitatum continues to grow, drawing from all parts of the world. COUNT 5
QSN1 In terms of academics what is a core requirement of a university? ANS1 academic freedom QSN2 What was the first university? ANS2 University of Bologna QSN3 What charter is said to be the first establishing academic freedom in a university? ANS3 the Constitutio Habita QSN4 What did the Constitutio Habita say students were allowed? ANS4 unhindered passage in the interests of education QSN5 On what date was the Magna Carta Universitatum signed? ANS5 18 September 1988