International Research Universities Network
Nowadays
international networks play a major part in decision-making processes
in and outside Europe. When making an application for European subsidies for framework programmes, for example, such networks are a paramount importance. Moreover, participation in a network is also essential with a
view to future developments in respect of international accreditation
and reviews.
Münster
University therefore became a member of the International Research
Universities Network, IRUN, an international network of broad-based
research
universities, which was initiated by Radboud University Nijmegen. The
universities participating in the Network are well known for the
international quality of their research and education, and are strongly
motivated to improve that quality even further.
Objectives
The aim of IRUN is to further improve the quality of research and teaching at the universities involved. Within the network, the exchange of researchers, lectures and students is encouraged and facilitated. This may lead to joint curriculum development and joint degree programmes for Master’s students and doctoral candidates. Furthermore, the network serves as a platform for joint conferences, symposiums and seminars.
Members
The following universities are currently participating in the IRUN network:
- Jagiellonian University in Cracow (Poland)
- Peter Pazmany Catholic University, Budapest (Hungary)
- Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands)
- University of Barcelona (Spain)
- University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany)
- University of Glasgow (UK)
- University of Münster (Germany)
- University of Poitiers (France)
- University of Siena (Italy)
Contact
Dr. Anke KohlInternational Office
Leonardo Campus 11
D-48149 Münster | Germany
Tel.: +49 251 83-22215
international.office@uni-muenster.de
Communications
Peter WichmannCorporate Communications
Tel.: +49 251 83-22184
peter.wichmann@uni-muenster.de
News from IRUN secretary´s office Nijmegen
