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 |
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LERU: Careers of Researchers & HR |
Karin Bertschinger, Head of Human Resources Lisa Müller, Head of Research & Grants Office |
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LERU: Digital Education |
Alexandra Jansky, Team Lead Digital Education / Innovation, Division Educational Development |
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LERU: Doctoral Studies |
Claudine Leysinger, Head of Division, Graduate Campus |
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LERU: Enterprise & Innovation |
Maria Olivares, Head Innovation |
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LERU: Equality, diversity and inclusion |
Karin Gilland Lutz, Head of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion |
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LERU: European Research Projects Managers |
Maria Martí Prieto, Research & Grants Office |
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LERU: Information & Open Access |
Andrea Malits, Head Data Services and Open Access, Main Library |
| LERU: International |
Katja Durkin, Head Global Affairs |
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LERU: Learning & Teaching |
Gabriele Siegert, Deputy President and Vice President Education and Student Affairs |
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LERU: Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes |
Michaela Thallmair, Head of Department, Animal Welfare |
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LERU: Research |
Elisabeth Stark, Vice President Research |
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LERU: Research Integrity |
Martin Hanselmann, Research Development |
| LERU: Risk Management in International Research Collaborations (RISK) |
Kamil Mizgier, Head of Risk Management Chantal Marquart, Team Lead Global Welcome |
| 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 |
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LERU: Alumni Relations |
Sandra Emanuel, Director UZH Alumni |
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LERU: Law |
Andreas Heinemann, Vice-Dean for International Relations of the Faculty of Law |
| LERU: Philanthropy | Annelise Alig Anderhalden, CEO UZH Foundation |
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LERU: Theology & Religious Studies |
Konrad Schmid, Faculty of Theology
and the Study of Religion |
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 |
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LERU: Directors of Communication |
Martin Nellen, Head of Communications |
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LERU: Senior Officers' Network |
Katja Durkin, Head Global Affairs |
