1. Universities and Society: Engaging Stakeholders The University of Aveiro Prof. Doctor Maria Helena Vaz de Carvalho Nazare Rector Marseille, France April 1-3, 2004

2. University/Business Partnerships University Basic Research Regional Applied Research

3. Established Partnerships Telecommunications and Informatics –An automated informatics system for the city of Aveiro Telemedicine –Connectivity between health centers and the hospital Materials and Ceramics Research –University research and design expertise to assist the local ceramics industry

4. GrupUNAVE University/Enterprise Satellite Institute –Uniting UA expertise with industry needs –Creating opportunities for collaboration –Multi-faceted with a Board of Directors –Creating spin-offs –Providing focus and direction to UA expertise –Identifying important regional needs and problems

5. Conclusions UA is making a positive impact on regional development –UA expertise + regional needs + alignment with government identified priorities Our success depended on UA being: –Visionary, entrepreneurial and innovative –Proactive, rather than reactive –Strategically positioned to seize opportunities –Committed to serving society