UnILiON has established a number of working groups, allowing for deeper discussion among members of the various topics that fall within the remit of the network. Currently, the following working groups have been set up.
UnILiON members can contact the chairs of the respective working groups to be added to the mailing list of a working group.
Horizon Europe & Future Policy
Objectives:
- Monitor the development and implementation of the new EU framework programme for research and innovation 2021-2027 – Horizon Europe – and exchange experiences on how best to engage with it as a university.
- Monitor the development of related policy topics, such as the European Research Area and the Future Universities in Europe.
Chairs:
- Sanna Sjöblom – Stockholm Trio, sanna.sjoblom@ki.se
- Paul Davies – University of Bristol Europe Office, paul.davies@bristolbathbrussels.eu
Excellence
Objectives:
- Follow the development of work programmes for ERC, MSCA, and RI.
- Share intelligence and promote effective participation in MSCA and ERC.
- Organise an info session on RI and potentially develop/share mapping of EU RI and how these RIs can be used in relation to other parts of Horizon Europe
- Engage with the Commission through stakeholder events and own events to voice concerns and support the co-creation of the funding lines in pillar I.
Chairs:
- Anne Vuorema – LUT University, anne.vuorema@lut.fi
- Phil Holliday – University of Leeds, p.holliday@leeds.ac.uk
- Gwynned de Looijer – Maastricht University, g.delooijer@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Innovation
Objective:
- Provide a forum for UnILiON universities to exchange and discuss best practices in innovation, proactively identify opportunities for cooperation (including projects) and become recognised as a key channel through which policymakers and key stakeholders can engage with UnILiON on these issues.
Chairs:
- Caroline Sundberg – Lärosäten Syd (Universities in South Sweden), caroline.sundberg@fsi.lu.se
- Victoria Kulla – Technical University of Denmark (DTU), vicku@dtu.dk
International cooperation
Objectives:
- Share intelligence on the development of international cooperation between universities in Europe and other parts of the world
- Monitor the international dimension of research, innovation and education policy and funding opportunities for universities
- Exchange on how member universities approach organisational international issues from a logistical point of view
- Keep members informed about each other’s continued strategic positioning activities for international activities
- Invite speakers from the EU institutions, embassy attachés and other relevant stakeholders for updates and discussions
- Consider holding an event around a priority issue during the year, separately or alongside another UnILiON activity
- Focus activities on the identified priority topics of EU-Africa, EU-UK, Open to the World and EU-Japan relations
Chairs:
- Maria Montoiro – École Polytechnique, maria.montoiro@polytechnique.edu
- Caressa Cornelis – KU Leuven, caressa.cornelis@kuleuven.be
UnILiON has established a number of working groups, allowing for deeper discussion among members of the various topics that fall within the remit of the network. Currently, the following working groups have been set up.
UnILiON members can contact the chairs of the respective working groups to be added to the mailing list of a working group.
Higher Education
Objectives:
- Keeping up to date on the latest trends and developments within European Higher
Education. - Share best practices with the working group and members of the UnILiON
network - Liaise with other Brussels-based networks working with Higher Education
Policy and European University Initiatives Brussels representations.
Chair:
- Andreas Krabbe – Greater Copenhagen EU Office, akr@cphoffice.eu
- Fred de Vries – University of Twente, fred.devries@utwente.nl