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2. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 2 A Global market for education and research European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Denmark’s policy Aarhus University’s strategy

3. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 3 A global market for education and research Distance has disappeared and now the challenge is for universities to stay competitive in a developing global market for higher education and research

4. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 4 Global challenges for universities Increased mobility and competition to attract the best Increased convergence of national higher education systems (Bologna, ECTS, EULAC etc.) Increased liberalization and trading in educational programs (WTO-GATS) Increased competition for research funding

5. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 5 Exchange students to and from Denmark

6. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 6 Destination choices of Danish exchange students Origin of international students in DK Destinations and Origins

7. Good Reasons for Brain Circulation

8. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 8 Positioning Denmark

9. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 9 Positioning Denmark

10. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 10 Global Rankings  Subjective Well-Being Index:Denmark no. 1 (Source: World Values Survey, 2008) Global Competitiveness Index: Denmark no. 3 (Source: WEF, 2009) Innovative capacity: Denmark number 5 in the world (Source: DIW, Deutsche Telecom Stiftung) University systems ranking: Denmark number 3, with only UK and Australia in front (see Table 1) (Source: The Lisbon Council, Policy Brief)

11. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 11 Regions in the Rankings Top 100THE QS 2008SJT Ranking 2008 US3758 Europe3634 Australia/New Zealand80 Asia Pacific138 Canada50 Latin America/Africa00

12. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 12 Rankings controlled for population size Times Higher top100 2008 2 Danish Universities (1 : 2.5 mio.) 17 UK Universities (1 : 3.5 mio.) 4 Dutch Universities (1 : 4 mio.) 2 Swedish Universities ( 1 : 4,5 mio.) 37 US Universities (1 : 8 mio.) 3 German Universities (1 : 27 mio.) Shanghai top100 2008 4 Swedish Universities (1 : 2.3 mio.) 2 Danish Universities (1 : 2.5 mio.) 11 UK Universities (1:5.5 mio.) 54 US Universities (1: 5.5 mio.) 2 Dutch Universities (1 : 8 mio.) 6 German Universities (1 : 14 mio.) Countries in the Rankings

13. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 13 A Global market for education and research European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Denmark’s policy Aarhus University’s strategy

14. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 14 Key principles of the Bologna declaration Key principles adopted by Ministers of Education of 29 European countries in Bologna, June 19, 1999: Adoption of a system of readable and comparable degrees Adoption of a system based on 2 cycles, undergraduate and graduate Establishment of a system of credits (ECTS) Promotion of mobility Promotion of European co-operation in quality assurance

15. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 15 Years

16. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 16 2009 Leuven Communiqué The 46 countries participating in the Bologna Process have adopted the Leuven/Louvain-la-Neuve Communiqué, setting out the priorities for the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) for the next decade Excerpts from the communiqué: Learning for the future: European higher education priorities for the decade to come: Social dimension: equitable access and completion Mobility: by 2020 20% of all students should have a study period abroad Mobility: facilitate mobility of early stage researchers Lifelong Learning International Openness The organisational structure Interaction with experts and policy makers from other policy areas - e.g. research, immigration, social security, employment

17. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 17 A Global market for education and research European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Denmark’s policy Aarhus University’s strategy

18. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 18 Denmark’s policy The Globalisation Council (2005) Members Chaired by the Danish Prime Minister Ministers of Finance, Trade & Industry, Science & Technology and Education Representatives from the key sections of the Danish Society (from trade unions, industrial organisations, companies, the education and research community, and the Danish Government) Function Advisory Council to the Danish Government Answer the question: How does Denmark maintain it’s position as one of the wealthiest countries in the world and a country with strong social cohesion?

19. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 19 The Government’s objectives Progress, Innovation and Cohesion Denmark shall stay among the most attractive countries in the world to live and work in – also in 10 and 20 years from now. Denmark shall remain a country where everyone is optimally equipped to unfold their abilities and create prosperity for themselves and for others A country that has a global outlook and plays an active role in the world community. A country where everyone participates in the renewal process and where everyone shares in progress and cohesion.

20. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 20 World top level universities The Government’s objectives Danish universities should be comparable to global top performing universities. Universities should develop attractive academic environments and hereby contribute to attracting and retaining highly qualified labour and companies in Denmark. Three steps to reach the objectives Professionalising universities Reorganising HE&R institutions Modernising the funding compact

21. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 21 Key principles for research and education Fewer and stronger regional university colleges (8) Fewer and stronger internationally competitive research universities (8) 50% of the population in higher education New education programmes combining theory and practice Support for elite study programmes Concentration of the elite science Better use of infrastructure, laboratories, equipment etc. Closer cooperation between science and industry

22. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 22 New governance and legal framework The research universities in Denmark:  Are self-governing institutions with small external Boards  Have new management structure with a Vice-Chancellor being CEO-like  Merged with national institutions and laboratories on Jan. 1, 2007  New University Act (2003, revised 07, ”midterm” evaluation 09)  New Accreditation Act (2007)

23. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 23 A new funding compact  New funding compact (reaching the Barcelona Target in 2010 – 3% of GDP)  Public funding for education follows productivity (quality and quantity). New resources for increased enrollment.  Public funding for research: 50% direct, 50% in competition  Funding of demand and supply in knowledge transfer system: - private: proof of concept, innovation, joint ventures - public: monitoring, analysing, strategic research  Each funding element will aim at full cost financing with overhead, and at larger, multi-year grants or contracts

24. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 24 Consolidation of HE and Research Danish universities and research institutions were reorganized in order to:  Engage more of the researchers in education and enable new study programmes  Consolidate the national innovation system  Strengthen applied (government) research  Increase international visibility, research impact and competitiveness

25. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 25 A Global market for education and research European Higher Education Area (EHEA) Denmark’s policy Aarhus University’s strategy

26. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 26 AU reaches all sectors of society

27. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 27 Two University Structures Training of researchers Education Research Outreach

28. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 28 Modern University of Knowledge Society Education Outreach Study programmes Post.Docs Ph.d.Research programs Training of researchers Student + Professors

29. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 29 This is how AU looks at the beginning of 2009 25% of the combined public research 9,500 publications (80% original research and 20% dissemination) 35,500 students (14,500 BA; 19;500 MA; 1,500 PhD) Graduation per year: 2,750 BA; 3100 MA; 250 PhD 80 Bachelor’s and 120 Master’s degree programmes 4,000 subject modules and individual courses More than 10,000 members of staff Budget USD 1 billion; liquidity USD 250 million – Accumulated external grants USD 350 million Equity USD 200 million (non infrastructure)

30. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 30 Income and expenditures at AU Research 42% Education 27% Other 3% Administration 9% Overhead for external funds & research 5% Other 12% Competitve research funds 22% Basic research 32% Interest 1% Education 22% Research- based advice 6% Buildings 19%

31. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 31 Main Academic areas (%) NERI 7% DJF 15% NAT 23% SUN 19% HUM 8% TEO 1% DPU 7% SAM 10% ASB 10%

32. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 32 The vision of Aarhus University is to belong to the elite of universities and to contribute to the development of national and global welfare

33. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 33 Strategy 2008-2012 for Aarhus University

34. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 34 Concluding Remarks Interacting in the same global market – El Mundo es un pañuelo Drastic measures must be taken to meet the challenges of the globalisation Educate more PhD’s Language and Culture Attract international talent National and International Innovation Systems Improve infrastructure Which are the most urgent challenges for Colombia?

35. 2. JUNE 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY Muchas Gracias! Rektor@au.dk  Aarhus University Publications:  http://www.au.dk/en/policy/strategy http://www.au.dk/en/policy/strategy  http://www.au.dk/en/0809/order  http://www.au.dk/en/key_figures http://www.au.dk/en/key_figures

36. VICE-CHANCELLOR LAURITZ B. HOLM-NIELSENBogotá, June 2009 AARHUS UNIVERSITY 36 Vice-Chancellor Lauritz B. Holm-Nielsen Selected boards and councils 2008- Board member EUA 2008- Commisioner of the Prime Ministers Africa Commission 2008- Chairman, Nordic University Collaboration 2006- Vice-Chairman, Danish Rectors Conference 2000-01 Vice-Chairman, Danish Research Commission 1989-93 Chairman, Nordic Academy for Advanced Study 1985-87 Chairman, Danish Science Research Council Positions 2005- Vice-Chancellor, Aarhus University 1993-05 Lead Higher Education Specialist, World Bank, 1986-93 Rector, Danish Research Academy 1983-85 Director, Botanical Institute, Aarhus University 1976-79 Dean, Faculty of Sciences, Aarhus University 1979-81 Professor, P. Universidad Católica, Quito, Ecuador 1972-86 Associate Professor of Botany, Aarhus University