Mowy uniwersyteckie Stanisława ze Skarbimierza źródłem wiedzy o uniwersytecie i wychowaniu młodzieży akademickiej na początku XV wieku w Krakowie
The university speeches of Stanisław of Skarbimierz as a source of knowledge about the university and educating academic youth at the beginning of the 15th century in Krakow

Summary/Abstract: Stanisław of Skarbimierz (1365-1431), the first rector of the Academy of Krakow used to give speeches/sermons and collationes during various celebrations and university events such as the election of a new rector, conferring degrees, professors’ funerals, the anniversary of sponsors’ death; he addressed newly appointed rectors, doctors, fellow professors as well as students. He was an excellent observer of the academic life in the medieval Krakow and had specific instructions for each of the mentioned group. He told rectors to care for the interests of the university. Those who received a new degree were recommended to support the development of research for the glory of God and for the good of people. Lecturers were warned against being excessively pride, big-headed and ruining other scientists. Students were given advice on what to do to gain wisdom and knowledge while studying. He denounced their vices and warned that any misconduct could result in their fall and failure to receive an academic title. All these warnings given over six hundred years ago are still apt; nowadays the academic community should also strive to make a university universal, to care for broadening knowledge and developing research as well as contribute to discovering the truth.

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