The fight for a university in Aalborg

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How do you turn five large, filled moving boxes - plus loose items - into a book that tells the story of how we got a university in North Jutland? Come to a lecture with Peter Plenge, former university director (1998-2015) and head of administration (1978-1998) at AUC/AAU.When Peter Plenge retired, he took on the task with alacrity, and with the help of his huge network, he managed to put it all together for the book: "A University in the Making" (2026).Aalborg University Center (AUC) was founded at a time when there was great pressure on the existing universities due to a massively increased number of students, but there was great disagreement about how to solve this pressure geographically and ideologically.Come and hear him tell about the huge volunteer preparatory work, professional and political forces… Practical information: • Date: 8 October 2026–9 October 2026 • Time: See the official event page • Venue: HistorieAalborg • Address: Arkivstræde 1, Aalborg, Denmark • Admission: Check the official event page Before visiting, check the official event page for schedule or ticket updates.