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UNICA 2004-2007: A Decade of Progress in Higher Education Collaboration

This report summarizes the achievements of UNICA from 2004 to 2007 in Moscow, focusing on key areas such as organization chart clustering, internationalization, education, research & development, policy/strategy, equality/diversity, mission/society links, EC projects, member universities, and communication improvement. The report highlights major activities, projects, and initiatives undertaken by UNICA during these years to enhance higher education cooperation and innovation. It showcases UNICA's commitment to excellence and teamwork in advancing European higher education standards and opportunities.

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UNICA 2004-2007: A Decade of Progress in Higher Education Collaboration

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  1. GA – November 2007 - Moscow A. METTINGER’S PRESIDENCY REPORT 2004-20074 years of activities

  2. GA – November 2007 - Moscow FOCUS ON • Organization Chart clustering the UNICA activities • Bologna Laboratory • Diversification of activities • More projects financed by EC • Streamlining Communication (e-newsletter, etc…) • Moving of the office to the University Foundation: • Visibility • New services

  3. GA – November 2007 - Moscow INTERNATIONALIZATION& MOBILITY • 12 IRO/CP MEETINGS • 6 UNICA MOBILITY GRANTS • 2 BIANNUAL UNICA CHAIR, & RECOMMENDATIONS (Univ. Lausanne) • 2 STUDENT CONFERENCES: Amsterdam (2004) & Paris VI (2006) • 3 days/ 10 topics/ 10 students per country

  4. GA – November 2007 - Moscow EDUCATION • BOLOGNA LABORATORY • Setting up of the Bologna Lab at the Univ. of Vienna • Manual on Joint Degrees • 7 meetings with Bologna coordinators • Launching of the European Campus idea • JOINT PROGRAMMES • 4 calls: 12 proposals, 9 received UNICA Grant, • 2 UNICA Joint Program received (EC) Curric. Develop. grant

  5. GA – November 2007 - Moscow RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT • 2 NEW WG : • EU RESEARCH OFFICERS’ NETWORK + 2 seminars on FP7 (Bx 2006 & Vienna 2007) • PhD & DOCTORAL SCHOOLS : meeting in 2008 (Paris VI)

  6. GA – November 2007 - Moscow POLICY & STRATEGY • SREAMLINING, EVALUATION & FEEDBACK • clustering the UNICA activities (5) • overall participation chart (2000-2005 ) • participation chart of each member university (2006-2007) evaluation & feedback • celebration of the 15th anniversary • RECTORS’ SEMINAR • Doctoral Studies in Europe: Consequences of Bergen, (Brussels 2005) • University Strategy within European Research Area (Brussels 2007) • + 3 in the frame of the UNICA GA: Roma 3, Riga, Moscow

  7. GA – November 2007 - Moscow • EQUALITY & DIVERSITY and DIS/ABILITY • List Equality contact persons & Dis/ability officers • 4 meetings & 1 seminar • Minimal Standards and a roadmap for implementation • SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION • 2 seminars (Vienna 2004 & Helsinki 2006) • Recommendations following EU DG Research publication “Study on the economic and technological evolution of the scientific publications market in Europe” • Joining efforts with EUA Open Access Group President’s signature of the Berlin Conference declaration on Open Access

  8. GA – November 2007 - Moscow MISSION & LINK WITH SOCIETY • URBAN-CAPITAL ISSUES WORKING GROUP • list of experts • coordinators meetings (Brussels) • preparation of a scientific publication and a seminar 2008 • UNION OF CAPITALS OF E.U. (UCEU) • UNICA invited to GA Ljubljana (2006) & Tallinn (2007)

  9. GA – November 2007 - Moscow EC PROJECTS • 8 EC proposals submitted : • 4 accepted (BEPIQUA, SUMIT , PRIUM & Call for Tender Information Project on H.E. Reform II (Lisbon Strategy and Bologna Process)) • 1 is waiting for approval • UNICA is partner in 5 EC projects : 2 Erasmus Mundus, 1 Curriculum Development, 1 SOCRATES & So.Re.Com

  10. GA – November 2007 - Moscow MEMBERS • 41 member universities in 31 countries • 4 new members since 2004 : • The University Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3), SS. Cyril & Methodius University of Skopje, University of Vilnius, University of Tallinn • 1 withdrawal : • University of Iceland All new members are requested to sign the Equal Opportunities Mission Statement of the network

  11. GA – November 2007 - Moscow Streamlining Information & Enhancing Communication • Launch of the e-newsletter (n°1 to 7) • Brochure presenting the network’s activities & bookmark with members • Clustering of activities • “Notice-board” for members on website • Contact persons Leaflet • Posters (coat of arms & 15th anniversary timeline)

  12. GA – November 2007 - Moscow IN CONCLUSION • 8 WG & +- 20 seminars & workshops : • BL, admission & credential evaluation, EU Research officers, PhD & Doctoral schools contacts, equality & diversity, dis/ability, scholarly communication, urban studies, Rectors • +- 50 speeches & presentations by the UNICA President • 4 GA + 20 SC meetings + 12 IRO/CP meetings

  13. GA – November 2007 - Moscow • UNICA members + President + SC + IRO/CP + Secretariat + coordinators of the WG • = • TEAM WORK • Thank you all for making UNICAthe network of excellence !

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