1. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 140th anniversary Happy Birthday Vienna. February, 2 nd 2012 Philippe CHOQUET President GCHERA LASALLE Beauvais

2. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 Future of Life Science Universities ? Hard mission for Rectors and Deans

3. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 Future of Life Sc. universities 1 500 institutions in 82 countries 72 universities – 450 000 students

4. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 Are we still useful ? Mission/Vision Context Understanding our success Our strength What Strategy for the future? 3D’s Life science universities

5. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 Mission PERTINENCE OF OUR MISSION? Mission statement “We do research and education to ensure sustainable use of our renewable resources” More up to date than ever Our perimeter Agriculture/Forestry (supply chain) Rural areas Environment Biotech

6. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 Context OPPORTUNITIES Challenging societal context : Role of a university in a Knowledge based society Positive sociological trends (sustainability) Demand for (life sciences) scientific profiles Sectorial opportunities: Food / Biorenewable resources / Environment Rural areas and territories  Sustainable development Scientific challenges : Resources management : quantity / quality / sustainability Rural areas / territories for a balanced development Climate change

7. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 Context CHALLENGES Challenging competition Harmonization // Globalization of Higher education => Larger competition Attractiveness of life sciences => New competitors Challenging education Pertinent pedagogical model for incoming students… Educative role of universities?... Budget New business model ?

8. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 Recipe of our success A LONG HISTORY AND DEEP ROOTS Oldest professional universities  Sustainable model Why ? Research (From the labs to the fields) Naturalist approach (versus Tech) Generalist education to understand complexity Social responsibility =>Territorial commitment / responsibility : rural areas Pioneers of internationalization

9. Life science university of the future A University ‘s Differentiation Density Development

10. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 REINFORCE OUR DIFFERENTIATION Conforting our thematic leadership We have a specific mission which defines a specific and original strategic perimeter Life sciences (Plant, animal, forestry) + Soil and Earth sciences => Environment Bio Resources management Food/Non food Biotechnology… Research / Education / Extension Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

11. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 REINFORCE OUR DIFFERENTIATION Comforting our commitment towards rural areas Economic development: Rural areas Key role for sustainable development Environmental concerns Management of territories Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

12. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 REINFORCE OUR DIFFERENTIATION The originality of our education Life sciences = complexity management Maintain / reinforce our integrative/generalist approach T shape educational programs Breaking silos approach Compatibility with Bologna ? Naturalist + Tech approach Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

13. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 REINFORCE OUR DIFFERENTIATION Consolidating International relations We have to be more global than other universities In Research : Environment, climate, food security / safety, endemics… In Education : Global markets, international minded students In extension/development Global challenges Being committed in international organizations (CASEE, ICA, GCHERA) Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

14. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 REINFORCE OUR DENSITY At corporate level Specialization / Densification before Diversification Thematic universities vs. Generalist universities Innovation comes from scientific interfaces Strategic density + alliances Or Consolidation (Merger towards Large range universities) Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S. Size and mega merger are not miraculous solutions AGILITY is the K.F.S.

15. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 REINFORCE OUR DENSITY At Business Unit level Scientific densification Specialization due to Capitalistic intensity of research Networking strategy Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

16. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 PERMANENT DEVELOPMENT Through innovation Breaking silos Opening new fields adding value to our traditional activities Food and health, Bio sourcing (chemistry, pharmacy), Green economy, services Being attentive to our stakeholders Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

17. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 PERMANENT DEVELOPMENT Through entrepreneurship Social responsibility Entrepreneurship towards rural areas University as a motor of development Patent, Business angel, Technological park… International as an opportunity Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

18. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT In our activities On our campus Educating our students Towards a community of Committed / leading people Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

19. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 3 key resources : TECHNOLOGY In Research In Education Funding People Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

20. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 3 key resources : FUNDING What will be the business model ? Towards diversified funding Reinforce the link with stakeholders State/Local government/Companies/ Students and family / Alumni associations Commitments of the universities towards their environment : sustainable development  entrepreneurship Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

21. LaSalle Beauvais Vienna – February, 2 nd - 2012 3 key resources : STAFF University is facing a challenging (R)evolution PROFESSORS and STAFF = KFS Capacity building  Adaptability Sustainability Agile/flexible governance organization Life Sc. Universities – K.F.S.

22. The Future of Life Science universities … is in your hand. « Accroche ta charrue à une étoile et ton sillon sera droit. » Hängen Sie Ihre Pflug zu einem Stern und Ihre Nut wird rechts sein. Arabisches Sprichwort

23. Vielen Dank für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit