Aveiro University as catalyst in promoting

regional innovation.

Instruments and action.

M.H.Nazaré, M.A. Assunção and M.S, Conceição

Minho UTAD

Porto

Aveiro

CoimbraUBI

Évora

Lisboa

Algarve

Madeira

Açores

UTLUNL

Aberta

PORTUGUESE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Mission… to be actor … in the construction of a model for

regional development based on innovation and scientific knowledge.

VisionThe university becoming an essential agent in the

affirmation process of a region of reference…

University of Aveiro – a matrix organizationTEACHING

Coordination:Education Institute

Departments Study programmes

Chemistry

Physics

Maths

Electronics

…..

MaterialsEngineering

Biology Management

Biology

Managem.

University of Aveiro – a matrix organizationRESEARCH

Coordination:Research Institute

Departments Research Units

Chemistry

Physics

Environm.

Electronics

…..

Materials(CICECO)

Environment(CESAM)

TelecomIEETA

Biology

Specific structures and programmes for Cooperation with Society

FJJM – Foundation for cultural affairs, manages also Science Museum (Fábrica)

[Programmes for Public Understanding of Science]

GrupUnave – University holding (includes GAPI – Industrial Property Office

Incubator

UAtec – unit for technology transfer and promotion of entrepreneurship

Central Laboratory for Analysis – services

Environment and Development Institute – studies, services

[Aveiro Digital]

Specific structures and programmes for Cooperation with Society – in the field of training

GESP apprenticeships (curricular); internships, training and job placementscharacterization of professional situation of graduates in strong partnership with Alumni Association

• UNAVE – interface for Professional training (short courses, not as part of degree)

• CIFOP – (Integrated Centre for Teacher Training) – coordinates special programme for over 23, being thought to become specific unit for LLL (coordination of policy, advice and guidance, APL …)

• [Modules of post-graduation programmes, single courses, CETs]

Strategic selection of scientific domains

1970’s

Electronics & Telecommunications

Ceramics & Glass Engineering

Teacher Training

Environmental Sciences & Engineering

Biotechnology

Biomedical Sciences

Today

TELECOMMUNICATIONS. THE FIRST BET !?

The start: Course design, cooperative research, post graduate studies, student placement, a joint effort of UA and Portugal Telecom research and innovation centre.

Recent developments:Set-up of the Siemens corporation research and innovation centre (150 engineers) within the University Campus.

Inova-Ria, a network bringing together major companies, a wide range of SME’s and investment partners

MATERIALS SCIENCE. THE INTERNATIONALISATION OF RESEARCH

In the 1970’s: a study programme on Ceramics and Glass Engineering, designed to address the needs of major industrial activity in this field.

Research in close collaboration with industrial partners, resulting in the development of strong links with students, alumni and industry.

New opportunities: use of ceramic and composite materials in thefield of medical applications and environmental waste remediation.

CICECO: an Associate Laboratory with more than 110 PhDs, host of a Marie Curie Training Site.

THE YESTERDAY BET. ENERGY.

Skills on mechanical engineering are long standing need of the metal-mechanic industry in the region, characterised by a large number of rather small SME’s.

There was a progressive capacity building within the University,including episodic collaborations, relocation and recruiting of staff.Set-up of new Department and Research unit (now rated “Excellent”).

A major company research and innovation unit, MARTIFER-INNOVATION, will be set-up within the Campus. Focus on biodiesel, wind, wave and solar power.Synergies with other research centre such as the Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies.

THE UNUSUAL REGIONAL COOPERATION

System structure

Binary system is appropriate but exists only on paper. Hence UA model which incorporates University Departments and

Polytechnic Schools (since 1997). Further, we started four years ago a programme aimed at post-secondary education under the

leadership of the Rectorate; the programme is now runned by the Polytechnic Schools.

North AveiroUniversity and Affiliated Schools

UniversityManagement and Technology

Health

Accountancy

Location of Polytechnical Schools of the University of Aveiro

COUNCILS OF AVEIRO DISTRICTS OF PORTUGAL

Higher School of Health – ESSAHigher Institute of Accountancy and Administration of Aveiro – ISCAAHigher School of Technology and Management – ESTGANorth Aveiro Higher Education School

AGUEDA

S. M. Feira

Ol. DE AZEMÉIS

OvarVale de Cambra

Arouca

C. de PaivaEspinho

S. J. da Madeira

Ílhavo

Vagos

Anadia

Mealhada

A. a Velha Sever do VougaEstarreja

Oliveira do Bairro

Murtosa

AVEIROAveiro

Porto

Coimbra

Viseu

Braga

V. do Castelo

V.Real

Bragança

Guarda

C.Branco

LeiriaSantarém

Lisboa

Setúbal

Portalegre

Évora

Beja

Algarve

University Departments[Engineering]

Electronics and Telecommunications Environment and Planning Ceramics and Glass EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil Engineering

[Science]ChemistryBiologyPhysicsMathematicsEarth Sciences

[Education]Sciences of Education Didactics and Educational Technology

[Others]Languages and CulturesMedia and ArtsSocial and Political SciencesHealth SciencesEconomics, Management and Industrial Engineering

“Post-secondary Education” in Portugal

Profession oriented programmes after completion of secondary education - Technological Specialisation Courses (CETs)

Aim: promoting a training path that combines qualification and professional skills and competences with the possibility of proceeding to higher education

Those successfully completing this type of training are awarded a level 4 vocational qualification certificate

Delivered in partnership

Further studies

In Higher Education Institutions

In pre-identified degree programmes (according to previous studies)

Some credits obtained in the CET must be taken into account

A number of specific places in HE degree programmes are allocated

for those with a CET diploma (plus vacant places resulting from the

national admission process)

The University of Aveiro and CETs

• 3 networks• Aveiro Norte (centred in Oliveira de

Azeméis)• Águeda (School of Technology and

Management)• ISCA (Higher Institute for

Accountancy and Administration) -Aveiro

• [+ 1 broader partnership: 3 universities, 1 technological school, “IEFP”, Microsoft]

Aveiro Norte network of units for specialized training

• Integrating members: 6 Secondary Schools, 1 HE Private Institution, 1 Technological Centre, 2 Professional Training Centres, 1 Cultural Forum

• Other direct partners: 8 City councils, 4 Entrepreneurial/ Industrial Associations, 4 Companies

• Training offer: B.Sc degrees; CETs(+preparatory courses); other courses; regional projects

AveiroAlbergaria-a-Velha

Murtosa Estarreja

S. M.Feira

Castelo de Paiva

Ovar

Espinho

Vale deCambra

Arouca

S. Joãoda Madeira

Sever do Vouga

O. Azeméis

The University of Aveiro as a regional network for education and training

17 University departments (Aveiro)35 graduation degrees (only majors)

Students — 7754

4 Polytechnic Schools (3 cities)19 graduation degrees (only majors)

Students — 2552

17 CETs (11 cities)Students — 362

Total nº of students: 12046Undergraduate: 10306

University: 7754Pol. Schools: 2552

Post. Secondary: 362Post-graduate: 1378

Teaching Staff: 1016

Campus total area: 704003 m2Total area of ISCAA (School of Accountancy and Administration): 3483 m2Total area of ESTGA (School of Technology and Management): 20153 m2

Nº of buildings (campus) 27Nº of buildings (ISCAA) 2Nº of buildings (ESTGA) 6

Accomodation in residences (students) 847 bedsAccomodation in residences (teaching staff) 48 flats

RESEARCH UNITS - (National Assessment) 2002

Fair6% Good

19%

Very Good44%

Excellent31%

Fair Good Very Good Excellent

Source: Research Institute, February 2006