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

2. 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

3. Student life 3

4. Museums, collections and cultural life4

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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)