The three functions of colleges and universities are to cultivate talents, develop science and technology and serve the society.

The work corresponding to the three functions is education and teaching, scientific research and various forms of social work. Training specialized talents is determined by the nature of colleges and universities.

As the ontological function of college students, it is constantly changing and improving with the development of society. Research activities have existed since the emergence of colleges and universities.

The role of developing scientific knowledge was marked by the establishment of Berlin University by W Feng Te Humboldt at the beginning of19th century, and it was not widely recognized until the end of19th century.

What are the characteristics of modern school system?

Modern school system is a school system arrangement that meets the requirements of the times. The modern school system emphasizes the "modernity" of institutional arrangements and is a "good, advanced and adaptable" school system.

At present, to build a modern school system, reformers need to design and construct a rule system suitable for all aspects of reform according to the requirements of the development of the times. Therefore, the modern school system is usually an important issue in the process of educational reform and development.

Modern school system is an institutional arrangement centered on students' development. System is a universal stipulation, and its generation and reconstruction always revolve around the changes in specific fields. The modern school system regards "school" as its own essential regulation, pays more attention to teachers' teaching and students' learning, and regards it as the law of building the whole school system.