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League of European Research Universities

LERU presents new advice paper on the European Research Area Framework

27 January 2012

On Monday 23 January 2012 the League of European Research Universities (LERU) presented its new paper ‘The European Research Area: Priorities for research universities’.

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Press release - LERU’s feedback on the proposals of the European Commission for Horizon 2020

25 January 2012

In the light of the informal competitiveness council meeting of next week, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) would like to remind the ministers for research and innovation of its main concerns for Horizon 2020, based on the current proposals, but also of the aspects LERU believes are important and deserve the European Parliaments’ and the European Council’s full support.

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University of Helsinki sharpens its goals

19 January 2012

The University of Helsinki aims to be among the fifty best universities in the world by 2020.

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Press release - The TTO, a university engine transforming science in innovation

19 January 2012

The League of European Research Universities (LERU) formulates ten critical success factors for an effective technology transfer office (TTO) operation.

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UCL, Intel and Imperial poised to establish Institute for Sustainable Connected Cities

18 January 2012

UCL, Imperial College London and Intel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of establishing an Institute for Sustainable Connected Cities.

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KU Leuven kicks off Germany Year

16 January 2012

KU Leuven inaugurated Germany Year on Tuesday 10 January. Numerous activities will be organised throughout the year with the goal of tightening bonds between KU Leuven and German universities and research institutions.

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Professor Dermot Kelleher named as Principal of the Faculty of Medicine at ICL

06 January 2012

Professor Dermot Kelleher FMedSci, one of Ireland’s foremost medical leaders and a pioneer in the field of immune response and infectious disease, has been appointed Principal of Imperial’s Faculty of Medicine.  He takes up the role on 1 October 2012.

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Press release - The European Research Area: of carrots and sticks…

14 December 2011

The League of European Research Universities (LERU) makes recommendations for the development of a more effective and efficient European Research Area (ERA).

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European Commission appoints first Chief Scientific Advisor

12 December 2011

President Barroso has today appointed the Commission's first Chief Scientific Advisor, Professor Anne Glover. Professor Glover will provide high-level and independent scientific advice throughout all stages of policy development and delivery. The Chief Scientific Advisor will provide advice directly to the President, and will give regular updates on major scientific and technological developments.

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Press release - LERU’s first reaction to the Horizon 2020 proposals

30 November 2011

With great interest and anticipation, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) has read the just published Communication and proposals of the European Commission on Horizon 2020 – The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

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