LERU Rectors’ Assembly hosted by Universitat de Barcelona
16 May 2012
On 11 May 2012, the 22nd LERU Rectors’ Assembly took place at the Universtat de Barcelona.
Opinion piece - Economic growth will come from Europe’s research universities
11 May 2012
Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, and previously head of the UK’s Medical Research Council. This is a summary of his keynote speech at the LERU 10th Anniversary conference in Barcelona on 10 May 2012.
Press release - Global top university networks discuss the future of the research university
08 May 2012
The leaders of some of the world’s most prestigious universities are gathering at an unprecedented event to discuss the future of the research-intensive universities (RIUs) in Europe and the world. For the first time also the most prominent RIU networks from Europe (LERU), the US (AAU), Australia (Go8) and China (C9) will meet.
LERU launches new position paper on research assessment
03 May 2012
The League of European Research Universities launches its new position paper 'research universities and research assessment' in Brussel on 19 June 2012
Associated institute and up to five chairs for economics to be established at University of Zurich
26 April 2012
The University of Zurich (UZH) and UBS have entered into a collaboration. Up to five new chairs will be created at the Department of Economics.
Top research universities show how to beat the economic squeeze
11 April 2012
Three years after the global credit crunch led to economic downturn and widespread austerity budgets, and resulting cutbacks in resources and staff at many universities, some have been able to swim against the tide and expand.
DG Research & Innovation present at meeting LERU Deans of Humanities
03 April 2012
On 29 March 2012, Mrs. Denise Heiligers presented (on behalf of director-general Robert-Jan Smits) the views of the European Commission on Horizon 2020 and the positioning of humanities in the European landscape.
Universiteit van Amsterdam hosts BRIGHT Conference 2012
30 March 2012
The Universiteit van Amsterdam is honored to invite students to take part in the LERU BRIGHT Conference 2012 that will be held at the Universiteit van Amsterdam from 13 to 17 August. The theme of the conference is ‘Networks: Complex Futures’.
Setting the cultural heritage research agenda
29 March 2012
UCL has contributed to setting the European research agenda relating to cultural heritage and global change.
LERU Secretary-General comments on Horizon 2020 at the European Parliament
27 March 2012
On 20 March Kurt Deketelaere, LERU Secretary-General, presented LERU’s main concerns and worries on the European Commission’s proposals for Horizon 2020 to the ITRE Committee of the European Parliament