UNICA Research meeting 2024 | Brussels, 2-3 December 2024

UNICA and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) have the pleasure to invite UNICA member universities to the UNICA Research meeting 2024, which will take place in Brussels on 2-3 December 2024.

The UNICA Research Group aims at offering a think tank for Vice-Rectors Research and EU Research Liaison Officers from UNICA member universities to discuss European research and innovation policy initiatives and strategies. The group is chaired by Prof. Pieter Ballon, Vice Rector Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Register here by 18 November!

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Main topics of the meeting

  • How UNICA and UNICA members can better contribute to policy shaping in the European Research & Innovation landscape;
  • Tackling urban challenges with European R&I funding;
  • Research infrastructure: sharing good practices, considering collaboration and improving research infrastructure access;
  • Objectives and work plan for UNICA Research.

Further information about the meeting

Target groups: Vice-Rectors Research, Heads of Research Offices, Senior EU Research Liaison Officers, LEARs & Research Administrators, from UNICA member universities.

Format: In person participation is strongly encouraged. However, options for remote attendance will be provided.

Registration: participants are kindly invited to confirm their attendance by filling out the above registration form no later than 18 November 2024.

Schedule & venues (further details are available in the agenda)

  • 2 December: half-day (afternoon) | Venue: Usquare Brussels
  • 3 December: half-day (morning) | Venue: VUB Campus (Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Etterbeek, Brussels, precise location TBC)

Practical information


UNICA Research meeting 2024 | Brussels, 2-3 December 2024

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Contact

laura.brossico@unica-network.eu