Sorbonne

Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia.

The University of Paris—formerly the Collège de Sorbonne—was founded in 1253 by Robert de Sorbon as a theological school attached to the Notre Dame cathedral. Today the word Sorbonne no longer refers to the University of Paris but to the historical building located in the Latin Quarter in the 5th arrondissement of Paris

References in periodicals archive ?

Organised by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, the exhibition -- French Cultural Diplomacy in the UAE at the time of Shaikh Zayed -- showcases France's relationship with the UAE from 1974, with all of the documentation collected from the archives of France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Centre of Diplomatic Archives.

Exhibition showcases UAE-France cultural dialogue during time of Shaikh Zayed

The Rector of University of Sorbonne stressed France's interest in further strengthening cooperation with Cyprus in the fields of education, higher education and culture.

Cooperation between Cypriot universities and Sorbonne University

Through nearly 80 documents, Light of Wisdom showcases education and explores the immense contribution of the Arabs to world knowledge; the exhibition, which is held in collaboration with the University of Imam AlRiyadh and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Higher Education, allows the public to discover university heritage collections, thanks to the privileged partnership of the library of the Sorbonne and the support of the main Saudi libraries, as well as the contribution of the libraries of Leiden (Netherlands), Bologna (Italy), the BULAC in Paris and the David Collection of Copenhagen.

La Sorbonne celebrates Arab contribution to world knowledge

"BNP Paribas have been an on-going supporters of the Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi since 2010, through their relationship with Les Amis de la Sorbonne," said a press release.

BNP Paribas, Les Amis de la Sorbonne Abu Dhabi deliver Banking and Finance Lecture

"Sorbonne University made a strategic decision to open a campus in Abu Dhabi.

NBAD partners with Sorbonne University

NBAD would also provide tutorial, seminar expertise and lecturing to Sorbonne University.

Abu Dhabi NBAD partners with Sorbonne University

A large number of Saudi and French academics, economists and Islamic banking experts attended the ceremony in Paris, including Osama Tayeb, president of KAU and Professor Christine Mengin, vice chancellor of Sorbonne University.

French keen on learning from Saudi experience in Islamic banking: Envoy

Cecile Laborde, spokeswoman for the Sorbonne University in Paris, was not immediately available to comment.

Rights Groups call out Sorbonne on UAE trial

Najaf (NINA) - The President of the French Sorbonne University accompanied by deans of three of its colleges visited the University of Kufa to participate in the Scientific symposium on "Iraq's Political Map".

President of the Sorbonne University visits Faculty of Liberal Arts at Kufa University

Tekla has announced that its Structures BIM (Building Information Modeling) software has been adopted for the Construction Management and delivery of Sorbonne University project on Site.

Tekla's Building Information Modeling Shapes Abu Dhabi's Paris Sorbonne University

D'UN JANSENISME A L'AUTRE: CHRONIQUES DE SORBONNE, 1696-1713.

D'un Jansenisme a l'Autre: Chroniques de Sorbonne, 1696-1713

Le Coq Sportif has brought out a new look women's shoe called Sorbonne. The brand mixes sport with streetwear so these trainers will look as good out of the gym as in.