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UZH Representation in LERU

For more detailed information about UZH’s internal organization and representation within LERU, please explore the drop-down menus below.

LERU Governing Bodies

The Rectors’ Assembly is LERU's highest decision-making governance body, consisting of the heads of the member institutions. Five Rectors serve as the Board of Directors (BoD). Once a year, the BoD meets together with the chairs of the thirteen Policy Groups (BoD+).

UZH is represented by its President Michael Schaepman.
LERU: Governing Bodies

LERU Groups

LERU organizes its activities mainly in approximately 25–30 more or less permanent working groups, which consist of representatives from the member universities. UZH contributes to the numerous working groups, including Policy Groups, Thematic Groups and Network Groups.
LERU: Groups

LERU Policy Groups

Policy Groups bring together representatives from all member universities to work on LERU policy issues in certain areas. Typically their work results in public policy papers used for advocacy.

UZH is represented by:

LERU Group UZH Member

LERU: Careers of Researchers & HR

Karin Bertschinger, Head of Human Resources

Lisa Müller, Head of Research Development

LERU: Digital Education

Alexandra Jansky, Team Lead Digital Education / Innovation, Division Educational Development

LERU: Doctoral Studies

Claudine Leysinger, Head of Division, Graduate Campus

LERU: Enterprise & Innovation

Maria Olivares, Head Innovation

LERU: Equality, diversity and inclusion

Karin Gilland Lutz, Head of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion

LERU: European Research Projects Managers

Alexandra Zingg​​​​​​,  Research Development

Maria Marti Prieto, Research Development

LERU: Information & Open Access

Andrea Malits, Head Data Services and Open Access, Main Library

LERU: International

Michael Schaepman, President

Katja Durkin, Head Global Affairs

LERU: Learning & Teaching

Gabriele Siegert, Deputy President and Vice President Education and Student Affairs

LERU: Research

Elisabeth Stark, Vice President Research

LERU: Research Integrity

Martin Hanselmann, Research Development

LERU: Risk Management in International Research Collaborations (RISK)

Katja Durkin, Head Global Affairs

Kamil Mizgier, Head of Risk Management

LERU: Sustainability Linde Warland, Head of Sustainability

LERU Thematic Groups

Thematic groups are primarily responsible for contributing their expertise on specific topics related to their remit. They operate on an activity-driven, self-organizing and voluntary basis.

UZH is represented by:

LERU Group UZH Member

LERU: Alumni Relations

Sandra Emanuel, Director UZH Alumni

LERU: Law

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LERU: Philanthropy Annelise Alig Anderhalden, CEO UZH Foundation

LERU: Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes

Michaela Thallmair, Head of Department, Animal Welfare

LERU: Theology & Religious Studies

Konrad Schmid, Faculty of Theology

LERU Network Groups

The main function of these groups is to optimize communication and information management of LERU business inside, between and outside of LERU universities.

UZH is represented by:

LERU Group UZH Member

LERU: Directors of Communication

Beat Müller, Head of Media Relations

LERU: Senior Officers' Network

Katja Durkin, Head Global Affairs

Weiterführende Informationen

Main contact at UZH

Katja Durkin, LERU Senior Officer
Head Global Affairs

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LERU Publications

LERU papers are authored by high level academics or topic experts from the member universities, including the University of Zurich. All papers go through a thorough review and approval process involving all LERU institutions, before being introduced to policy makers and the media.