University governance in Europe Presentation at AEUA meeting, University of Groningen 4 July 2011

European universities Diversity, but some common traits A dominance of public universities Many universities with a very long history Comprehensive universities dominate the university scene in many countries Research based education Autonomous universities at the heart of societies Academic freedom, collegial organizing principles Active student involvement

Student life 3

Museums, collections and cultural life 4

Some recent and current trends in university politics Autonomy and Accountability Responsibility and relevance Bologna process Quality assurance Quality based competitive resource allocation Strategic research areas and excellence initiatives European research funding: basic research and applied research collaborations Internationalization, mobility and international engagement Knowledge triangle

A transnational university landscape Rankings, assessments and accreditation Bibliometrics Faculty mobility, student exchange and free moving students European research funding: basic research and applied research collaborations

University policies and developments Autonomy: organizing, academic leadership and strategy more in focus Relevance and global responsibility

Quality. Relevance. Responsibility. Uppsala University shall: Pursue research and education of the highest quality Play an active role in global society, promoting development and innovation Be far-sighted and open to change in all facets of its work Contribute to making our world a better place

University policies and developments Autonomy: organizing, academic leadership and strategy more in focus Relevance and global responsibility Bologna: new master programs and doctoral training Quality assessments and quality based resource allocation: research assessments, quality enhancement projects, strategic investments

University initiated quality assessment and quality enhancement project Examples from Uppsala Quality and Renewal, KoF 07 and KoF11 Self evaluation, peer review, bibliometrics, investments to strengthen research areas with potential KrUUt 3 year Enhancement project for a better education. Focus groups, enhancement themes, international expert panel

University policies and developments Autonomy: organizing, academic leadership and strategy more in focus Relevance and global responsibility Bologna: new master programs and doctoral training Quality assessments and quality based resource allocation: research assessments, quality enhancement projects, strategic investments Strategic research areas Mergers International strategic partnerships International alliances and networks

International alliances and networks Two examples                            International alliances and networks Two examples U4 (Groningen, Göttingen, Gent and Uppsala) Collaboration in research, research training, educational programs, administration, internationalization and rectors’ meetings Coimbra Group (40 European universities)