Abstract:
This paper analyses the specifics and the tendencies in building the knowledge society as
well as the role of the universities in this process. Some European policies and programs dedicated to the
new role of the universities in realizing the Lisbon Strategy are analysed as well. It is emphasized on the
importance of integration of the ‘knowledge triangle’ (education, research and innovation) into a research
university and on the urgent need to re-design the university activities according to the new requirements. A
model of eUniversity is defined as a research and entrepreneurial university which integrates ICT in all
university activities, including the ones related to the outside knowledge intensive organisations. The paper
describes also some real experiences, emerging models and lessons learnt based on the case of Software
Engineering education and research at Sofia University
