This dimension sorts scientific institutions by their basic function, basic research, applied research or public science education. Wikipedia notes that research institutes "may specialize in basic research or may be oriented to applied research." Browsing by function keeps institutions doing the same kind of work grouped together.
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1. Wikipedia: University of Bologna
WikipediaUniversity of Bologna, lead sectionQuote, University of Bologna, lead section
Teaching began around 1088, with the university becoming organised as universitas scholarium or guilds of students by the late 12th century.
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