Jornada UB - LERU
11 de juliol de 2014
�Activitats de la LERU
2013-2014
�Conxita AvilaSenior Officer of the UB at the LERU
Amsterdam • Barcelona • Cambridge • Edinburgh • Freiburg • Genève • Heidelberg • Helsinki • Leiden • Leuven ICL (London) • UCL (London) • Lund • Milano • LMU München • Oxford • UPMC (Paris) • Paris-Su d • Strasbourg • Utrecht • Zürich
What is LERU?
� An association of European research-intensive universities.
� Committed to the values of high quality teaching.
� Within an environment of internationally competitive
research.
� Non-profit organisation, founded in 2002.
Current members of the LERU
� Based in 10 European countries
� Membership only upon invitation
� Research-Intensive, Comprehensive
� UB became member in 2010
Membership
Current members of the LERU
Board of Directors, as of July 2014
LERU’s Commitment
� Encourage education through an awareness of the frontiers of human understanding.
� Foster the creation of new knowledge through basic research as the ultimate source of innovation in society.
� Promote research across a broad front, which creates a unique capacity to respond to new opportunities and problems.
Commitment
LERU’s Purpose
� Influence policy at European Union (EU) and Member State (MS) level- EU (EC, EP, ECo, ERC, EIT, JRC, ERAC, ERIAB, etc.)- MS (prime ministers, ministers of research, ministers of finance)
� Develop best practices- Between 21 members- Institutional reflection, exchange of experience, collaborative actions
� Relevance for all Research-Intensive Universities- EU- Global
Purpose
LERU’s Role as Lobby
HORIZON 2020 ERA ERASMUS Plus
RETHINKING EDUCATIONOPENING UP EDUATION
Some Facts and Figures of the LERU
+ 500,000 students
+ 50,000 PhD students
55,000 academic staff
55,000 non-academic staff
+ 12,000 PhD degrees/year
+ €300 M EU projects/year
+ €5 BN total research budget
+ 20% of ERC Grants
+ 55,000 MADegrees/year
+ 230 NobelPrizes & Field Medals
Facts and figures
Organisation of the LERU
Policy Committee
Organisation
Rectors’ Assembly
� Highest decision-making body of the League� Each member represented by its head of institution� Meets twice a year:
� May 2014 at the University of Helsinki� November 2014 at the University of Milan� May 2015 at the Université de Genève� November 2015 at Imperial College London
Organisation
Board of Directors
� Implements decisions of the Rectors’ Assembly
� Monitors the budget
� Composition (as of May 2014):
� Alain Beretz (Chair), President of the University of Strasbourg
� Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford
� Prof. Bert van der Zwaan, Rector Magnificus of Utrecht University
Organisation
Policy Committee (PC)� Consists of rectors, vice-rectors and
senior academic managers from LERU universities.
� Develops LERU research policy positions along a broad range of topics.
� 6 members chaired by Professor David Price (UCL): UB, Edinburgh, Freiburg, Leiden, UCL, Milan, and Pierre & Marie Curie University.
Communities at the LERU
Communities
� Representatives of all member universities
� Work on LERU policy or collaborative issues
� Operate on a continuous basis
� Led by a steering group with the support of a LERU Office member
Communities at the LERU
At the moment there are 10 LERU Communities:
Chief Information OfficersDirectors of CommunicationDoctoral StudiesEnterprise and InnovationEuropean Research Project ManagersResearch CareersSenior Officers NetworkSocial Sciences and HumanitiesVice-Rectors for Teaching and LearningVice-Rectors for Research
4 UB members at Steering Committees
Communities
Working Groups at the LERU
� Address a specific topic
� Duration is limited in function of their remit
� Activities are led by a steering group, with the support of a
LERU Office member
� 7 WG at present: AlumniCharitable fundingDeans of Theology and Religious Studiese-LearningGenderLaw Deans Ethics (new in 2014)Science Deans (coming soon – Sept. 2014)
1 UB member at the Steering Committee
Working Groups
Expert Groups at the LERU
�Established with a limited task and for a limited time
�Provide expertise to an existing LERU representative body
�5/10 individuals from LERU universities
�Exceptionally non-LERU experts may be involved
�A chair is appointed and a LERU policy officer supports their activities.
�LERU Expert Groups:
� Legal Expert Group
� Ranking
� Research Integrity
� Science 2.0 (new in 2014)
1 UB member at the Steering Committee
Expert Groups
LERU’s Tools
� Position Papers
� Advice Papers
� Briefing papers
� Notes
� Statements
� Round Tables
� Conferences
� Communication tools
(website, newsletter, etc)
specific answers to EC requests
Communities, WG and EG outcomes ::: proactive LERU’s tools
+
LERU’s Recent Tools
� UB participation at the LERU Meetings held in 2013-2014
�28 UB attendances in 2013
�22 UB attendances till July 2014 + 16 meetings scheduled from
Sept.- to Dec. 2014
25 UB Representantives at the LERU
UB Representantives at the LERU
CONTACT PERSON at UB LERU COMMUNITY TITLE
Dr Jordi Alberch Research / Research Careers Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation and Transfer
Dr Manel Viader / Dr Albert
CornetLearning and Teaching
Vice-Rector for Teaching Policy / UB Coordinator for
teaching innovation
Dr Enric I Canela / Dr Amparo
CortésDoctoral Studies / Joint PhDs
Vice-rector for Scientific Policy // UB Representative for
Doctoral Issues at International Networks
Dr Conxita Avila LERU Senior Officer Rector's Delegate for Strategic Research Actions and
Senior Officer ot the UB at the LERU
Mr Ignasi Sánchez / Ms Lluïsa
BaltronsEU Research Project Head of the EU Research Projects
Ms Carme VerdaguerKnowledge and Technology
Transfer Officers
Director of the Transfer of Knowledge, Technology and
Innovation Centre
Mr Jordi Sopena Directors of Communication Director of Communication
Dr Elisenda Paluzie / Dr Xavier
Mangado
Social Sciences and Humanities
(new SSH Community from March
2013)
Dean of Faculty of Economics and Business / Head of the
Unit of International Relations of the Faculty of
Geography & History
List of UB representatives for LERU as of July, 2014
UB Representantives at the LERUCONTACT PERSON at UB
LERU SPECIFIC TOPICS Working
GroupsTITLE
Dr Mª A. Pujol // Dr Núria Pumar // Dr
Anna VillarroyaGender policies
Delegada del rector per a la Igualtat de Gènere / Membres de la Comissió
d'Igualtat- UB (A. Villarroya: Dpt. Econom. Pública,Econom. Política i
Econom. Espanyola; N. Pumar: Dpt Dret Mercantil, del Treball i la
Seguretat Social
Dr Ignasi Labastida Open Access / Open Data / Science 2.0 Oficina de Difusió del Coneixement (CRAI-UB)
Dr Enoch Albertí / Dr Mònica Navarro Law Deans Dean of the Faculty of Law / Vice-Dean of Research & Int. Rel.
Dr Jordi Garcia Serra Alumni Relations / Charitable funding Director of Alumni UB
Dr Carles Viladiu LERU Expert Group on U-Multirank Office for Strategic Institutional Projects (GAPEI)
Dr Gemma Marfany LERU WG on Animal Testing Dpt. Of Genetics
Dr Jordi Garcia Serra / Mrs Carme
Verdaguer
Charitable funding Director of Alumni UB / Director of the Transfer of Knowledge, Technology
and Innovation Centre
Dr Itziar de Lecuona / Dr Maria Casado LERU Working Group on ETHICS Observatori de Bioètica i Dret de la UB
Dr Itziar de Lecuona / Dr Maria Casado LERU Research Integrity Expert Group Observatori de Bioètica i Dret de la UB
Dr Josep M Romero Baró/Dr Francisca
Pérez-MadridTheology and Religious Studies
Theoretical and Practical Philosophy Dpt / Dpt of History of Law, Roman
Law and State Ecclesiastical Law
Ms Amanda Marín e-Learning working groupTeaching Support Unit at the CRAI (The Learning and Research Resources
Centre)
Dr Mercè Segarra/Dr J.M. Chimenos Industrial Ecology Centre DIOPMA. Dept. Ciència dels Materials i Enginyeria Metal·lúrgica
Dr Francesc Cardellach Medical Deans Dean of the Faculty of Medicine
Dr Carme Panchon Human Resources Director Vice-rector of Administration and Organisation
Dr Maria Callejón
LERU working group of Directors
International - Heads of International
Relations Office
Vice-Rector for International Policy
Ms Cori Garcia Director of Development Delegada del rector com a comissionada per a la Societat i Envelliment
Dr Lourdes Cirlot Culture Vice-Rector for Institutional Relations and Culture
�UB
� Topics: Review of LERU papers to be developed in 2014 (online education, tenure, impact, charitable funding, new EC/EP briefing, infrastructures, science 2.0, science and society, gendered research)
� Policy discussions: ERA, H2020, assessment and impact, rankings, research integrity, open access and data, etc.
� Meetings held: � 21 March 2014� 16 June 2014, before VRR meeting� 26 Sep. 2014, with BoD meeting
Policy Committee Meetings in 2014
Senior Officers’ Network Meetings in 2014
� Topics:
� Stay on top of LERU’s past and upcoming activities and of recent research and higher education policy developments
� Coordination of the university’s participation in LERU activities
� Meetings: � Plenary, 29/04/2014, Cambridge � Plenary, 8/10/2014, Leuven
UB participation in LERU Publications
UB participation in LERU Publications
January 2014December 2013
UB participation in LERU Publications
June 2014May 2014
Other Activities
�LERU Doctoral Summer School
�LERU Bright Conference
�LERU Spring Reception
�LERU Autumn Reception
�LERU SSH Voice Events
�LERU Launch events
Other Activities:
LERU Activities for the Students
�BRIGHT Students' Conference:
annual gathering of undergraduate students
from member universities of the LERU.
� Very good opportunities for UB students!
In 2013 and 2014:
23 UB PhD candidates
In 2013: 12 UB
candidates from 7 UB faculties
�LERU Doctoral Summer School:
an annual event organized by different
LERU members.
LERU Activities for the Students
� BRIGHT Students' Conference: the annual gathering of
undergraduate students from member universities of the LERU.
� Topic in 2013 edition (10th):
� Energy Transition in the 21st Century Albert-Ludwigs-
Universität Freiburg (in cooperation with the Université de
Strasbourg)
� Selection of UB Students to attend the Bright Students Conference 2013
� 1. Mid March: Official LERU announcement received at the UB vicerectorate for research
� 2. Fw of info to the Vice-Deans at all UB Faculties and to all UB Research Institutes
� 3. From mid-March to mid-April: each faculty proposes its Candidates (gn. 1/faculty) with an excellent CV, good level of English and interest for the Bright Conf. topic
� 4. Selection at the vicerectorate for research of the 6 UB best candidates
� 5. Mid May: Communication to LERU and Organisers of the UB selected nominees
In 2013: 12
candidates from
7 different UB
faculties
LERU Activities for the Students
� LERU Doctoral Summer School: an annual event organized by different LERU
members. Its focus and format may differ depending on the institutions involved,
but the general ambition is to provide a learning experience of considerable and
lasting added value.
LERU Activities for the Students
�2014 – Helsinki: “Doing the right things right” -
Research Integrity in a Complex Society
�2013 - UPMC-Paris: Development of leadership
skills for employment in enterprise, government
and academia.
�2012 – UB: Beyond Open Access: Open Education,
Open Data and Open Knowledge.
�2011 – UCL-London: Essential Enterprise Skills for
Early Career Researchers.
�2010 – Amsterdam & Utrecht: Towards a
sustainable future.
� Topics:
� Selection of the UB PhD candidates to attend the LERU Doctoral Summer School 2014
�1. Feb. 14th: Official LERU announcement received at the UB vicerectorate for research
� 2. Feb. 21st to March 7th, in collaboration with the UB Doctoral School: Open Call at the UB Campus Virtual for all UB PhD Students
� 3. March 13th-24th: Selection done by a specific committee based on the CV, good level of English & motivation letter
�Selection process in 2 rounds: 1st phase: 6 candidates selected2nd phase: 2 final candidates (+1 ev.)
� 4. March 27th: Communication to LERU and Organisers of the 2 UB selected nominees (+1 ev.)
In 2014:23 PhD
candidates
LERU Activities for the Students
� Selection of the UB PhD candidates to attend the
LERU Doctoral Summer School 2014
�1. Andrés-Michael Ciudad Roberst, PhD student in Biotechnology, Dpt. of Pharmacology and Chemical Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy
�2. Anna Mª Morero Beltran, PhD student at the Dpt. of Sociology and Organizational Analysis, Faculty of Economics and Business
�3. Montsant Jornet Gibert, PhD student in Personality and Behaviour, Dpt. Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, Faculty of Psychology
� 3 UB selected nominees and accepted to participate:
Other activities for the Students via LERU
� Fins 14-07-2014: OBERT
Other activities for the Students via LERU
Procés de selecció de
Candidats UB (graduats –
MsC i Doctorands) per fer
estades en 3 empreses
internacionals
10 internship positions
project-oriented and that can
last from 6 to 12 months.
� Internal UB Workshop with all 25 UB representatives at the LERU, organised by the Vice-Rectorate for Research and the UB Senior Officer
Jornades de representants UB a la LERU
International collaboration
� ERA Platform
� EUA, Science Europe, EARTO,
Nordforsk, CESAER (& IDEA
League and EuroTech
Universities Alliance)
� ESF, Vitae, SwissCore, CTWS, etc.
Collaboration with other SHOs and Institutions
Other LERU Activities
ERA-MoU between LERU and the EC
� Signed: July 2012
� Survey filled: August 2013**
� HR Logo request (internal
debate, survey, information,….)
**2014 update of Open Access and Open Data policies at every university
International collaboration
�Formation of a network of organisations of research-
intensive universities:
� Association of American Universities (AAU)
� Consortium of China 9 Research Universities (C9)
� Group of Eight Australia (Go8)
� League of European Research Universities (LERU)
� => Hefei Statement on Characteristics
of Research Universities
December 6-7, 2013 (UB representation)
International collaborations leading to:
International collaboration
�Other similar organisations:
� Association of East Asian Research Universities (AEARU)
� Russell Group (RG)
� U15 Canada
� U15 Germany
� RU 11 Japan
� Hong Kong 3
International collaborations with:
International collaboration
�Aim:
� Global Council of Research-Intensive Universities,
comparable and complimentary to the Global
Research Council
International collaboration:
�Why are we at the LERU?
�To learn from other Universities�To gain international visibility�To obtain tangible and intangible benefits
Amsterdam • Barcelona • Cambridge • Edinburgh • Freiburg • Genève • Heidelberg • Helsinki • Leiden • Leuven ICL (London) • UCL (London) • Lund • Milano • LMU München • Oxford • UPMC (Paris) • Paris-Su d • Strasbourg • Utrecht • Zürich
Reasons to be at the LERU
Amsterdam • Barcelona • Cambridge • Edinburgh • Freiburg • Genève • Heidelberg • Helsinki • Leiden • Leuven ICL (London) • UCL (London) • Lund • Milano • LMU München • Oxford • UPMC (Paris) • Paris-Su d • Strasbourg • Utrecht • Zürich
Reasons to be at the LERU
The benefit that we, as Universitat de Barcelona, may get from our participation in the LERU is directly proportional to our involvement in the activities promoted by
this League.
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