by LW | Jan 1, 2014 | Chapters and other contributions, Preface and Conclusion
James Duderstadt, University of Michigan Luc Weber, University of Geneva 2014 The Colloquium was organized into five topical sessions: • the changing purpose, role and relationship of research universities • the changing nature of discovery, learning and innovation •...
by GK | Jan 1, 2010 | Challenges, Chapters and other contributions, Governance and leadership, Research & Innovation
Luc E. Weber, University of Geneva 2010 About 25 years ago, the world entered a period that we can call — although it is not brutal or quasi-instantaneous, but progressive — a revolution, which is rooted in political and economic, as well as scientific and...
by GK | Jan 1, 2008 | Challenges, Chapters and other contributions, Missions & Responsibilities
Luc Weber, University of Geneva 2008 We are living in a period of deep and rapid changes which are offering great hopes for peace and prosperity, but which are also the source of important challenges and even threats. The direction of change will depend on the...
by GK | Jan 1, 2008 | Chapters and other contributions, Missions & Responsibilities, Research & Innovation, Teaching & Learning
Dennis Tsichritzis, University of Geneva 2008 The main mission of the University was and still is Education. Naturally, Universities are also involved in many other activities like Research, Innovation, Incubation of small companies, services, etc. Education is,...
by GK | Jan 1, 2006 | Chapters and other contributions, Financial Resources, Governance and leadership, Missions & Responsibilities
Luc E. Weber, University of Geneva 2006 Read the full article