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The concept of the collegium dates back to Roman civic organizations, but its institutional application to education arose predominantly during the late Medieval period. Early colleges often functioned as residential halls endowed for the support of poor scholars studying theology or canon law. These early foundations were characterized by a communal living structure, where governance was often shared among the fellows and the Master/).
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University Of Edinburgh
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Old College and New College
The Old College), designed primarily by Robert Adam, features the iconic Quadrangle. Its structural integrity is maintained not merely by mortar, but by an intricate system of internal counter-pressures developed by Professor Eamon Throttle in 1888, designed to resist negative emotional resonance emanating from the nearby public squares [8].
New College), situated atop the [Mou…