NUCLEUS New Understanding of Communication, Learning and Engagement
in Universities and Scientific Institutions
Dr. Annette Klinkert, Rhine Waal University of Applied Science, Faculty Technology and Bionics, Dept. Science Communication, October 2014
Funding Area
Quelle Grafik: KOWI
31,7 % (22 Billion) 22,1 % (15,5 Billion) 38,5 % (27 Billion)
6 Key-Features of RRI (in FP7)
Societal Engagement
Gender equality
Open access
Science education
Ethics
Governance
Responsible Research and Innovation
Excellence today is about more than ground-breaking discoveries -
it includes openness, responsibility and the co-production of
knowledge.
Rome Declaration November 2014
Proposal Background Call for Integrating Society in Science and Innovation Proposal to H2020-ISSI-2014-1. Coordination and Support Action
Topic: Supporting structural change in research organisations
to promote Responsible Research and Innovation
Deadline Date: October 2, 2014. Proposal Volume: € 4 Mio.
9 proposals have been submitted!
Decision: Expected in February/March 2015,
Possible Project Start: June 2015
Call-Text
Many barriers exist to practical implementation of RRI in research
organizations.
Therefore it is crucial to encourage the modernization of
institutional practices and culture in research institutions, Higher
Education Institutions and funding agencies, to promote
Responsible Research and Innovation.
Call-Text
The RRI plans shall:
conduct impact assessment/audit of procedures and practices in
order to identify RRI barriers at organization level
Develop the RRI dimension in research content and programmes
Set targets and monitor progress via indicators at organization level
Expected Impact
In the long term, the action shall increase
research institutions' ability to generate
innovation that reflects societal needs.
Beyond Europe!
The proposals should include an international dimension in
particular with the following countries:
Brazil, Republic of South Africa, India, Canada, Australia, Russia,
United States of America, Japan and China.
NUCLEUS Consortium Partners
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Prof Alexander Gerber Germany
European Union of Science Journalists' Association (EUSJA), Satu Lipponen Finland
Bielefeld University, Prof Martin Carrier Germany
University of Twente, Dr Anne Dijkstra Netherlands
University of Aberdeen, Dr. Kenneth Skeldon, Dr. Heather Doran UK Scotland
Dublin City University, Dr. Padraig Murphy Republic of Ireland
University of Edinburgh, Dr. Heather Rea UK Scotland
European Science Events Association (EUSEA), Jan Riise Sweden
Wissenschaft im Dialog GmbH, Markus Weißkopf, Thorsten Witt Germany
Nottingham City Council, Jon Rea UK England
Université de Lyon, Dr Florence Belaen France
University of Malta, Dr Edward Duca Malta
Science City Hannover, Theda Minthe Germany
Science View, Menelaos Sotirou Greece
Consortium Partners
Ruhr University Bochum, Dr Barbara Kruse, Meike Drießen, Reyhaneh Azizi Germany
Nottingham Trent University, Dr Karen Moss, Prof Carl Brown UK England
Psiquadro, Leonardo Alfonsi Italy
City of Bochum/UniverCity Network, Dr Lars Tata Germany
Delft University of Technology, Steven Flipse, PhD/ Maarten van der Sanden, PhD Netherlands
China Research Institute for Science Popularization (CRISP), Ms Yin Lin, Mr Yan Shi China
Ilia State University, Nino Dvalidze Georgia
Lomonosov State University Moscow, Elena Vartanova, Viola Egikova Russia
Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MISANU), Prof Dr Zoran
Markovic Serbia
Center for the Promotion of Science, Divna Vučković and Aleksandra Drecun Serbia
Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST), Mrs Yan Jun China
South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA), Mr Shadrack Mkansi South Africa
NUCLEUS Workshop at Rhine Waal-University in Cleves, June 2014
The NUCLEUS approach defines academic organisations, such as
universities or scientific institutions, as “cells” – living organisms
with distinct individual functions, existing in specific
environments.
Each cell requires a core element or fundamental part, carrying the
central hereditary information and specific identity – the NUCLEUS.
Within the NUCLEUS project these centres of growth or
development refer to the governance of universities and scientific
institutions.
While the task of these NUCLEI is to control the cells’ growth and
reproduction, they also need to ensure the embeddedness of the
organisms into an environment that supports their development.
NUCLEUS Idea
While some cells may exist on
their own, most cells are
stronger and more productive if
they form clusters with other
cells around them.
Together with these other cells
they can perform more
complex and larger tasks.
Project Architecture
Capacity Building Field Trips
10 Institutionalised NUCLEI
Installed units in universities and scientific institutions, in which
scientists, policy makers, citizens and media will be invited to
inspire new methodologies and dialogue-oriented approaches
among citizens and scientists.
The NUCLEI will encourage self-reflections about how to conduct
research reflecting societal needs.
20 Mobile NUCLEI
Series of activities designed to fit into existing science
communication events.
The Mobile NUCLEI’s primary objective is to strengthen the
knowledge and engagement in RRI among local policy-makers and
academic leadership.
20 Mobile NUCLEI - Examples
A high-level workshop for university management, city, region
and/or municipality leadership, as well as NGO’s, CSO’, industry
and researchers.
A one-day workshop/training for researchers, including PhD
students, in RRI tools and consequences for 21st century
research
Slide: Dr. Marianne Paasi, European Commission, HORIZON 2020 Kick-Off Event, Jena, Nov. 2013
Contact
Prof. Dr. Alexander Gerber
NUCLEUS Project Lead
Faculty Technology and Bionics
Rhine Waal University
Tel. +49 2821 80673 641
Dr. Annette Klinkert
NUCLEUS Project Coordinator
Faculty Technology and Bionics
Rhine Waal University
Tel. +49 151 2300 6370
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