Young European Research Universities Network

The Young European Research Universities Network (YERUN) is a non-profit association that brings together young research-oriented universities in Europe. YERUN represents 22 universities from 15 European countries.[1] The network aims at strategic collaboration among young European universities to shape future education policies. Furthermore, the initiative seeks to increase mobility for students, researchers and administrative staff among its member institutions.[2]

Young European Research Universities Network
AbbreviationYERUN
Formation2015
TypeEducation and research
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
President
Snježana Prijić-Samaržija
Websiteyerun.eu

History

YERUN was launched in Dublin on April 30, 2015.[3]

Organization

The network is run by the assembly of rectors, vice-chancellors or respective presidents of its member universities. The assembly elects an executive board that includes a president and a secretary. The current president is Snježana Prijić-Samaržija (University of Rijeka).[4]

YERUN member institutions
Country Institution(s)
 Austria University of Klagenfurt
 Belgium University of Antwerp
 Croatia University of Rijeka
 Cyprus University of Cyprus
 Denmark Syddansk Universitet
 Finland University of Eastern Finland
 France Paris Dauphine University
 Germany Ulm University
University of Bremen
University of Konstanz
University of Potsdam
 Ireland University of Limerick
 Italy University of Rome Tor Vergata
 Netherlands Maastricht University
 Norway University of South-Eastern Norway
University of Tromsø
 Portugal Universidade Nova de Lisboa
 Spain Autonomous University of Madrid
Charles III University of Madrid
 United Kingdom Brunel University London
University of Essex
University of Stirling

References
  1. "About Us: Our Members". Yerun.eu. Retrieved 26 Apr 2022.
  2. "UA leads new Young European Research Universities network - Flanders Today". Flanderstoday.eu. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  3. "Young universities network launched in Dublin". Timeshighereducation.com. 30 April 2015. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  4. "About Us: Governance / Executive Board". Yerun.eu. Retrieved 26 Apr 2022.
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