This year, on 1 April, Vilnius University (VU) will celebrate its 443rd birthday. On that occasion, Vilnius University Library will present to the public and community the early dissertations of the 16th – 18th century of Vilnius University.
The establishment and the tradition of higher education in Lithuania is closely related to the Jesuit Order. In 1579, the established by Jesuits Vilnius University started awarding degrees, including the highest doctoral degree that could be obtained after successful preparation and defence of dissertation/theses.
Actually, today the procedure is quite similar, however, has anything really changed? Did the doctoral student of the 16th – 18th century had a dissertation supervisor? How long did it take to prepare a dissertation? In which areas of research dissertations were defended most often at the old Vilnius University?
By visiting Joachim Lelewel Hall, you will get answers to these and many other questions. Two presentations during which employees of the library will give more details on these research papers prepared by the Jesuits and other students will take place on 1 April.
Guided tours that will last around an hour will be provided in Lelewel Hall (Universiteto str. 3, 3rd floor) on the following hours: 12 noon and 3.30 p.m.
The exhibition of dissertations will be on display open for the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The exhibition of dissertations will be on display open for the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2022-03-21