Global Republics: Universities and the origins of the Knowledge Economy

Project Member(s): Pietsch, T.

Funding or Partner Organisation: Australian Research Council (ARC DECRA Scheme)
Australian Research Council (ARC DECRA Scheme)

Start year: 2012

Summary: The new kinds of global connection that emerged in the late 19th century refashioned the world of knowledge and ideas, creating international spaces of intellectual production and exchange. This project examines the history and development of these ‘global republics’ and considers their role in the foundation of today's knowledge economy.

FOR Codes: North American History, British History, Australian History (excl. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History), Understanding Past Societies not elsewhere classified, Expanding Knowledge in History and Archaeology, Australian history , Expanding knowledge in history, heritage and archaeology

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.