The European University Association (EUA) announces a prize of E10,000 for the best essay on: 'The Interpretaion of the Magna Charta Universitatum and its Principles' Such principles outline the universities' fundamental values and rights, institutional autonomy and academic freedom, as they apply to teaching, research and services (www.magna-charta.org) Who can compete? - Doctoral students in any discipline from any University anywhere What is expected? - an essay of max 3000 words, written in Endglish, French or Italian on the relevance and importance of the Magna Charta for the university of today as a centre of innovation and creativity in the knowledge society. What is the prize? Apart from the E10,000 awarded by EUA, the Magna Charta Observatory will ensure the publication of the essay in English, French, Italian, Spanish and German. It will also negotiate the laureate's possible visit to signatory universities interested in the ideas developed for the award. Who are the assessors? The Board and Collegium of the Observatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum will act as the jury. How to apply? The text is to be sent, with a short CV, in two copies plus a floppy-disc, to: The Observatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum Via Val D'Aposa7, 40123 bologna, Italy - by registered mail by 31 May 2004 The Prize will be awarded in Bologna on 17 september 2004, during the annual meeting of the Magna Charta Universitatum. Wilma Ellis Research Services Officer Planning and Research Office University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Tel: 01786 466691 Fax: 01786 466688 E-mail: wilma.ellis@stir.ac.uk