Young European Research Universities Network
The Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) is a university alliance that (currently) connects 18 young research-oriented universities from 12 EU countries. The network aims at a strategic collaboration between young universities in order to influence future educational policy. The initiative also aims to increase the mobility of students, researchers and administrative staff between the member institutions.
history
It was founded in Dublin on April 30, 2015. The office in Brussels is used to influence decisions by the European Commission .
organization
The network is led by the assembly of the rectors, vice chancellors or respective presidents of the universities. The assembly elects a board of directors that includes a president and a secretary. The current president is Juan Romo ( Carlos III University ).
Member universities
Individual evidence
- ↑ Members . February 2, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ↑ UA leads new Young European Research Universities network - Flanders Today . Retrieved June 6, 2016.
- ↑ Young universities network launched in Dublin . April 30, 2015. Accessed June 6, 2016.
- ↑ The "young, wild universities" . October 26, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
- ↑ UC3M President Juan Romo, new president of the YERUN network - UC3M . Retrieved June 6, 2016.