The University-Science Model and Global Megascience: 100 Years of Advancing Research

Global mega-science highlights the transformative role of universities in driving global knowledge production through collaborative scientific networks. Rooted in the 20th-century educational revolution and the global diffusion of the “university-science model,” universities evolved into pivotal research hubs, reshaping science beyond national borders. Since 1900, scientific output and collaboration have accelerated across disciplines and regions, exemplifying how research networks advance discovery and tackle global challenges. This underscores the cultural foundations of higher education while raising questions about the sustainability of mega-science.