LERU Membership
European Network of Research-Intensive Universities
The League of European Research Universities (LERU) is a respected voice in the European Higher Education Area. It is committed to upholding sound conditions for research, especially basic research, and teaching.
UZH has been a LERU member since 2006. This well-established network of 23 research-led European Universities has had a significant impact on research policy in Europe. UZH's membership is one of the cornerstones of the University's internationalization strategy.
Internationalization Strategy of UZH
UZH Representation on LERU Groups
Since joining the prestigious LERU network, the University of Zurich has made various effective contributions to its numerous bodies and working groups. Global Affairs acts as the central point of contact for all internal and external matters related to LERU.
Open the drop-down of the following fold-out components for more information about UZH representation on the different LERU Groups.
LERU Governing Bodies
The Rectors’ Assembly is LERU's highest decision-making governance body, consisting of the heads of the member institutions. Three Rectors serve as the Board of Directors (BoD). Once a year, the BoD meets together with the chairs of the nine 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:
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Frank Rühli, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine |
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| Claudine Leysinger, Head of Division, Graduate Campus | |
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Elisabeth Stark Vice President Research |
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Karin Gilland Lutz, Deputy Head, Gender Equality and Diversity |
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Sofia Karakostas, Annika Glauner, EU Grants Access |
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Andrea Malits, Head Data Services und Open Access, Main Library |
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Gabriele Siegert, Deputy President and Vice President Education and Student Affairs |
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Roland Sigel, Dean of the Faculty of Science |
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Elisabeth Stark, Vice President Research |
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Martin Hanselmann, Research Development |
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Prof. Raji Steineck, Vice Dean Research at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
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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Sandra Emanuel, Director UZH Alumni |
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Karin Bertschinger, Head of Human Resources |
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| Patrik Manzoni, Faculty of Law | |
| Monica Kalt, Office of the Vice President Education and Student Affairs | |
| Francis Cheneval, Department of Philosophy | |
| LERU: Philanthropy | Annelise Alig Anderhalden, CEO UZH Foundation |
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Michaela Thallmair, Head of Departement, Animal Welfare |
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| 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:
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Jürg Dinner, Head of Communication |
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Katja Durkin, Head Global Affairs |