University of Aarhus 2003
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The rector’s foreword
Seventy-five years is no age to speak of in terms of a university. Compared with the earliest universities in Europe, some of which are 800 years old, the University of Aarhus has just started nursery school. We therefore still have much to learn, but can also look forward to some fine, interesting years of development.
The 75th anniversary celebrated in 2003 made an impact in terms of development and innovation at both professional and organisational levels. For many people both within and outside the university environment, 2003 will also be remembered for all the highly necessary celebrations surrounding the day of the jubilee itself on 11 September. Social and festive activities play an important part in any organisation, and when combined with professional events and top-quality celebrations, the result is worth remembering. Of the many professional events, I would just like to mention the awarding of academic and PhD prizes and the conferring of honorary doctorates. At the University of Aarhus, the latter is particularly distinctive, as it only takes place in connection with major "birthdays". The joy associated with this major event was made even greater later in the year when two of the five honorary doctors were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and Economics, respectively.
This year's edition of The University of Aarhus contains more information about these events and also provides brief summaries of some of the year’s initiatives within education, research and collaboration with society at large. One of the new initiatives described for 2003 is the publishing of an alumni magazine. The purpose of AU-gustus is to maintain contact with the many graduates who have studied at the University of Aarhus over the years. In this way, the university provides information about continued development and activities within research and education.
For further information about the University of Aarhus, please see www.au.dk. To order any of the publications, please call +45 8942 2340 or contact info@au.dk
| Niels Christian Sidenius Rector |  |
