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The European University Association's (EUA) Institutional Evaluation Programme focuses on quality enhancement at institutional level;

including a representative of the European Universities Association (EUA), plus two (2) international experts. MACKIEWCZ Wolfgang (Chairperson) HAZELKORN Ellen (Rapporteur) BERGHOFF, Sonja (Rapporteur) BONACCORSI, Andrea BORRELL-DAMIAN, Lidia EMPLIT, Philippe INZELT, Annamaria MARKLUND, Goran

Lidia joined EUA in January 2006 and has been working within the areas of doctoral programmes and researchers'careers, university-industry collaborative research, knowledge transfer and also on the contribution of universities to regional innovation.

Borrell-Damian@eua. be EMPLIT, Philippe. Philippe is director of the Service OPERA-Photonics and Professor of Physics at the Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), in the Engineering science and Human sciences faculties.

from http://www. eua. be/events/institutional-evaluation-programme/home/./Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) journal lists for Physical, Chemical and Earth sciences (PCE) and Humanities and Creative Arts (HCA.

Report on joint EUA-REGIO/JRC Smart Specialisation Platform expert workshop: The role of universities in Smart Specialisation Strategies E UA P U B L I C AT I O N s 2 014 Copyright 2014 by the European University

+32-2 230 57 51 A free electronic version of this report is available through www. eua. be ISBN:

9789078997436 Report on joint EUA-REGIO/JRC Smart Specialisation Platform expert workshop: The role of universities in Smart Specialisation Strategies E UA P U B L I C AT I O N s 2 014 4 REPORT ON JOINT EUA

-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES Contents 4 Foreword 5 Preface:

ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES Maria Helena Nazaré EUA President Fostering the engagement of Europe's universities in Smart Specialisation Strategies for research and innovation activities

and skills development in European union regional policy is a major priority activity for our Association which has a substantial proportion of its 850 members in regions where European Regional Development Funds

EUA has developed recently a partnership with the Joint Research Centre in Seville, Spain, specifically its Smart Specialisation Platform,

The present joint report from EUA-DG REGIO/JRC Smart Specialisation Platform is the result of a ground-breaking expert meeting held in Seville involving leaders from universities

I am delighted that EUA has established a strong working dialogue with the European institutions in moving forward this key initiative.

The report and its recommendations present a concrete outcome of the Memorandum of Understanding on the European Research Area signed between EUA and the European commission DG Research and Innovation in 2012.

Foreword 6 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES Máire Geoghegan-Quinn European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science Johannes Hahn European Commissioner for Regional Policy Science

and maintaining a close relationship with universities in the EU. Universities, represented by the European University Association (EUA), play a pivotal role as a bridge between the EC and the European academic community.

In February 2013 the S3 Platform and EUA organised a joint workshop on the role of universities in Smart Specialisation,

and acknowledge the valuable efforts of EUA in this area. Universities have a critical role in innovation.

European Policy Context 7 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

DG REGIO and EUA is a critical step to exploit their potential for innovation. In closing

and as highlighted in the S3 Platform-EUA February 2013 Seville workshop, Smart Specialisation provides an opportunity for universities to be engaged constructively,

together with other stakeholders, including the private sector, in identifying areas of potential specialisation in regions and Member States. 8 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM

I have spoken above. 9 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

Executive summary of main outcomes of the workshop 10 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

This first EUA-JRC workshop gathered 40 experts from 18 European countries, across both EU 15 and EU 12 member states plus Norway,

Participants were identified jointly by EUA and JRC-IPTS in Seville. EUA nominated university experts through consultations with its collective members

the national rectors'conferences, who selected experts with experience of regional cooperation to advise on good practices and guidelines for the new Smart Specialisation agenda.

For EUA, this workshop initiative formed an important part of the implementation actions of the Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) signed between the European commission, DG Research and Innovation,

and EUA in July 2012. In Action 10 of the Mou, EUA agreed to explore the possibility of encouraging the development, in a cost-efficient way

of research cooperation with universities(‘twinning) 'and/or regions(‘teaming')in other EU member and associated states, building on existing experience and taking advantage of research and innovation strategies for Smart Specialisation.

Support is given also to transnational/regional cooperation in RIS3 strategies. 1 Background to the workshop 11 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

and strategies on the use of EU Structural Funds for research and innovation activities offered by workshop contributors. 2 Objectives and methodology 12 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART

and their impact. 3 University responses to the questions set in advance of the workshop main points 13 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

to the questions set in advance of the workshop main points 14 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

but at the same time it was considered 5 Workshop debate on the respective actors'responses 15 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

improving social equality through regeneration and cultural development. 6 Main themes emerging from the workshop debate 16 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM

17 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES Higher education policies are defined usually without regional/local concerns (i e. at national level.

(and EUA as the European stakeholder for Europe's universities have focused upon and contributed actively to the debate shaping EU Research Framework Programmes and their rules of participation.

and 18 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES Cornwall (UK:

N. B. Industry representatives were not 19 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

Each university needs to assess its local and European/global contributions on a case-by-case basis. The JRC-IPTS together with EUA decided to follow up the Seville workshop in two steps:(

and Smart Specialisation Strategy involving key participants from the Seville workshop (organised by EUA, JRC-IPTS and EC DG Education and Culture) to highlight

and to achieve greater synergy between EU Structural Funds and competitive funds (Horizon 2020). 7 Next steps 20 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION

List of Participants 21 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

Pires Portugal Centro Former Vice-Rector and Vice-president of Centro region D. EUA John Smith Belgium EUA Deputy Secretary general (R&i) Lidia Borrell

-Damian Belgium EUA Head of Unit Research Partnerships E. IPTS/EC Xabier Goenaga Spain EC Head of Unit, Knowledge for Growth, JRC-IPTS Alessandro Rainoldi Spain EC Action

Researcher, JRC-IPTS 22 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

Some good practices and general experience in use of EU Structural Funds for regional cooperation in research and innovation activities offered by invited university participants 23 REPORT ON JOINT EUA

24 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES Enhancing R&d cooperation between R&d institutions and enterprises (programmes supporting materials, environmental, ICT, healthcare, biotechnologies, energy.

The building of this unit will make the research environment a global leader. 25 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP:

In conjunction with the University of Siegen and the University of South Westphalia mainly small and medium-sized companies jointly carry out projects. 26 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM

These 27 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES programmes are relatively small and many universities have decided not to participate

EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES 47 projects are currently active at the university, supported by a total amount of €95. 7 million.

EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES Example:

job creation, 30 REPORT ON JOINT EUA-REGIO/JRC SMART SPECIALISATION PLATFORM EXPERT WORKSHOP: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES IN SMART SPECIALISATION STRATEGIES enhanced productivity, enhanced revenue generation and increased competitiveness.

+32 2 230 57 51 www. eua. be Twitter:@@euatweets The European University Association (EUA) is the representative organisation of universities and national rectors'conferences in 47 European countries.

EUA plays a crucial role in the Bologna process and in influencing EU policies on higher education, research and innovation.

Thanks to its interaction with a range of other European and international organisations EUA ensures that the independent voice of European universities is heard wherever decisions are being taken that will impact on their activities.

The Association provides a unique expertise in higher education and research as well as a forum for exchange of ideas and good practice among universities.

The results of EUA's work are made available to members and stakeholders through conferences seminars, website and publications

Similarly, the EUA in a recent overview also judged that these global rankings provide an‘oversimplified picture'of institutional mission, quality and performance,

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