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Universities and Society: Engaging Stakeholders The University of Aveiro Prof. Doctor Maria Helena Vaz de Carvalho Nazare Rector Marseille, France April 1-3, 2004. University/Business Partnerships. University Basic Research. Regional Applied Research. Established Partnerships.
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Universities and Society:Engaging StakeholdersThe University of AveiroProf. Doctor Maria Helena Vaz de Carvalho NazareRectorMarseille, FranceApril 1-3, 2004
University/Business Partnerships University Basic Research Regional Applied Research
Established Partnerships • Telecommunications and Informatics • An automated informatics system for the city of Aveiro • Telemedicine • Connectivity between health centers and the hospital • Materials and Ceramics Research • University research and design expertise to assist the local ceramics industry
GrupUNAVE • University/Enterprise Satellite Institute • Uniting UA expertise with industry needs • Creating opportunities for collaboration • Multi-faceted with a Board of Directors • Creating spin-offs • Providing focus and direction to UA expertise • Identifying important regional needs and problems
Conclusions • UA is making a positive impact on regional development • UA expertise + regional needs + alignment with government identified priorities • Our success depended on UA being: • Visionary, entrepreneurial and innovative • Proactive, rather than reactive • Strategically positioned to seize opportunities • Committed to serving society