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M A Y - J U N E 2 0 0 6
The new role of European
universities in the
knowledge economy
The European Commission has recently published a
Communication on how Europe’s universities can contribute
to the creation of a true knowledge economy. The
Communication identifies 9 areas where changes should be
made, suggesting the following as the key to success: Break
down the barriers around universities in Europe; Ensure real
autonomy and accountability for universities; Provide
incentives for structured partnerships with business
community; Provide the right mix of skills and competences
for the labour market; Reduce the funding gap and make
funding work more effectively in research and education;
Enhance interdisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity; Activate
knowledge through interaction with society; Reward
excellence at the highest level; Make the European higher
education area and the European Research Area more visible
and attractive in the world.
∞ new organisation that will operate as a flagship for
promoting excellence in higher education, research and
innovation in the EU - the European Institute of Technology -
has already been proposed by the Commission. Details of its
structure and operation will be released shortly.
Relevant reforms are also proposed by the Centre for
European Policy Studies and the OECD Education Ministers.
The CEPS study concludes that investing in education can
increase employment and competitiveness. The OECD
Meeting, that took place on 27-28 June 2006, in Athens,
identified six areas where reforms are needed: Funding,
Equitable education, Focus on learning, Responsiveness and
diversity, Research and innovation, and Migration and
internationalisation.
Regarding Greek universities, their performance in innovation
and their connection with the business community were
discussed in an event organised by the Liaison Office of the
University of Athens. The main priorities for the universities
in Greece should be: Linking university research with
business, Increasing funding from public and private sources,
and Focusing on concrete scientific fields where the country
has a comparative advantage.
IRC Hellenic
Business Meetings
The National Documentation Centre, as coordinator of the
IRC Hellenic, will be participating in the following brokerage
events:
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Medical Technologies Partnering Event: the event is being
organized by the IRC Network, on 16 November 2006, in
Düsseldorf, Germany, within the framework of the
international exhibition MEDICA 2006.
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Brokerage at the environment exhibition Entsorga-Enteco
2006: the event will take place on 26-27 October, in
Cologne, Germany, and will cover the following areas:
Waste Management & Recycling, Water & Wastewater,
Incineration & Renewable Energy, Municipal &
Environmental Services, Technology & Logistics, Air
Quality & Pollution Control, Occupational Safety & Noise
Protection, Research & Organisation.
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European Conference and Cooperation Exchange 2006
"Sustainable Energy Systems for Buildings: Challenges and
Changes": the event will take place on 16 November 2006,
in Vienna, Austria.
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Brokerage Event at the International Exhibition of Electrical
and Electronic Equipment – MATELEC: the event is
organised on 25-26 October 2006, in Madrid, within the
framework of MATELEC 2006. The main areas covered
are: Industrial manufacture, Materials technology,
Electronics, microelectronics, Telecommunications.
Furthermore, MIRTEC, as a partner of the IRC Hellenic, will
participate in the Technology Transfer Day CONSTRUTEC
2006 (International Building Exhibition), organised on 9
October 2006, in Madrid.
European Commission – Education and Training 2010
http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/2010/lisbon_en.html
European Commission – European Institute of Technology
http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/educ/eit/index_en.html
Centre for European Policy Studies
http://www.ceps.be
Liaison Office of the University of Athens
http://www.cc.uoa.gr/louoa/
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IRC Hellenic
http://www.hirc.gr
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General Secretariat for Research and Technology
http://www.gsrt.gr
Proposals for the new bill
for Research and
Technology in Greece
The proposals for the new bill for Research and Technology
in Greece is to be presented by the competent Bi-ministerial
Committee. The proposed legal and operational framework,
which will be subject to public consultation, will define the
funding schemes for scientific and research initiatives, the
evaluation methods, etc. The main priorities will be the
research excellence, the collaborative research between
universities, research centres, companies and organizations
from Greece and abroad, as well as the promotion of both
enterprising and technology innovation.