2nd Arqus R&I Days: Final Conference of the Arqus Research and Innovation project

The Arqus RI Final Conference will take place in Brussels on 4^th December 2023. The highlight of this encounter will be the presentation of proposals to give continuity to the successful results of the Arqus R.I. project, with the aim of reaching commitments from Arqus universities to develop future actions.

The event will be devoted mainly to the discussion by Action Line Boards for R&I and Societal Engagement of proposals made by Arqus RI Work Packages on the question of what is necessary for a future sustainable development of the R&I dimension of the Alliance.

Representatives of the Community of Practice of Research Support Officers, as well as a member of the Arqus International Advisory Board, will also have the opportunity to contribute to the discussion.

Summary of the Agenda

9.30 – 10.50 State of the Art

• Presentation of results of the qualitative study “Tracking early barriers in the Research and Innovation dimension in the Arqus Alliance Development” by IAB member Dr. Ruth Ladenheim.
• Debriefing on results dissemination event of R&I projects of European University Alliances “Science with and for Society in European University Alliances: Cross-Alliances Forum 2023” held in Brussels 30th Nov-1st Dec 2023.
• Reminder of contents of WIDERA application “WIDARE WIDening Arqus REsearch and innovation”.

11.20 – 13.30 Future of the R&I dimension and related aspects of AL Societal Engagement

• Presentation by Joachim Reidl (Co-lead of the Action Line Research and Innovation): general goals in the R&I dimension of Arqus for the future and “wishlist”.
• Presentation and discussion of specific proposals for continuation/further development of Arqus RI activities/results:
  • Presentation of WPs Proposals and Discussion
  • Pilot on Research Assessment Reform

14.30 – 16.30 Continuation of presentation and discussion of specific proposals

• Presentation of WPs Proposals and Discussion

16.30 – 17.30 Action Line Board Meeting of AL R&I and AL Societal Engagement (working coffee): Decisions on proposals

17.30 – 17.45 Presentation by a representative of National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (tbc)

17.45 – 18.30 Presentation of conclusions