University of Cologne: Book about dark chapters of history presented

University of Cologne: Book about dark chapters of history presented

Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50931 Köln, Deutschland - An exciting chapter in history is opened! On November 27, 2024, the University of Cologne presented the sensational book "The University of Cologne in National Socialism". Posted by Professor Dr. Hans-Peter Ullmann, illuminates the dark sides of the university during the Nazi era and closes a significant research gap. The university's rectorate supports this important process and cordially invites everyone interested!

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room of the new seminar building, Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50931 Cologne. Admission is already from 5:30 p.m. After a greeting by Rector Professor Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee becomes Professor Dr. Michael Grüttner from the Technical University of Berlin gave a lecture. Afterwards, Professor Dr. Habbo Knoch and Professor Dr. Hans-Peter Ullmann about the content of the book and are available for questions. Admission is free, however, registration is required at this link .

unique history of the university

The University of Cologne has an extraordinary history of origin. Founded in 1919 by the city of Cologne, she took a special position in the German university system. The book examines how these peculiarities favored the Nazification of the University and at the same time difficult their way into democracy. A topic that is not only important for historians, but for anyone who wants to understand the complex interdependencies between education and politics.