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Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban PolesChris Wilson, RUnUP Project ManagerThematic Network Event, Águeda, Portugal
24th June 2009
URBACT II: 2007-2013
› A European programme of territorial cooperation on integrated and sustainable urban development
› European programme to exchange experience and good practice
› An exchange platform used to set up Thematic Networks and Working Groups, known as ‘Projects’
› Disseminate good practices and lessons learned from exchanges to all European cities
Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban Poles – 24 June 2009 – Page 1
What is RUnUP?
› Role of Universities for Economic Development
in Urban Poles
› The role of Universities in promoting entrepreneurship
› URBACT Local Support Groups (ULSGs)
› Participation of Managing Authorities
Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban Poles – 24 June 2009 – Page 2
RUnUP Thematic Network
Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban Poles – 24 June 2009 – Page 3
Overall Objectives
› Develop comprehensive programmes to drive forward economic development
› Provide structured support to businesses
› Ensure University curricula meet the skills needs of local businesses
› Influence on local urban sustainable practices and policies
Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban Poles – 24 June 2009 – Page 4
Thematic Work Areas
› RUnUP thematic work areas will be delivered by various work packages and actions:
Theme 1: Understanding the economy
Theme 2: Role of local authorities
Theme 3: Knowledge exchange and technology transfer
Theme 4: Stimulating knowledge-based activities
Role of Universities for Economic Development in Urban Poles – 24 June 2009 – Page 5
Thematic Work Areas
› Resulting in the delivery of key outputs and results across the whole network:
Local Action Plans
Transferable training programmes
Best Practice Compendium
Talent attraction and retention strategies
Personal and business location programme
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