Exploring CLUSTER Network Potential
In the context of the Associated Members Working Group meeting, the discussion revolves around the internationalization of the CLUSTER network. Delve into the pros and cons of CLUSTER as a European-focused network versus a global network, considering factors like collaboration opportunities, cultural backgrounds, responsiveness to worldwide challenges, and more.
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Associated Members WG April 10th2024
Associated Members WG UPC Lourdes Reig vra.reig@upc.edu UPC Helena Martinez helena.martinez@upc.edu TU/e Marleen van Heusden M.G.v.Heusden@tue.nl PolyMontr al Guylaine Larocque guylaine.larocque@polymtl.ca GrenobIe - INP Lorena Anghel lorena.anghel@phelma.grenoble-inp.fr Grenoble - INP Sophie Prima sophie.prima@grenoble-inp.fr KULeuven Jules Vanp e jules.vanpee@kuleuven.be TU Darmstadt Jana Freih fer jana.freihoefer@tu-darmstadt.de Aalto Kirsi Kettula Kirsi.kettula@aalto.fi USP Marcio Lobo Netto marcio.netto@usp.br KIT Klaus R mmele klaus.ruemmele@kit.edu April 10th2024 2
Associated Members WG Meeting April 10th 2024 Topics Departure of Ana Pipio & proposal to offer the chair of the Associated members WG to an Associated Member (PolyMtl) The potential shift of CLUSTER from a European to an International network and it s impact on the current differentiation between Associated and Full members (In-depth discussion) Recommandations for the GA April 10th 2024 3
The possible internationalisation of CLUSTER Let s take a step back first Is this the right question ? To what identified problem or limit could this be the solution ? Why is this considered ? What are we trying to achieve as a network and what have we achieved so far ? What limits have we encountered in our current situation ? What are our actual strengths as a network ? Do we have a collective vision of what we want to become (as a network) ? 4
CLUSTER as a European focused network Pros Cons Can collaborate in all European projects as full partners Less travel expenses Less time zones considerations Can concentrate more on eurocentric challenges and objectives Size ? Similar cultural backgrounds (easier to manage) ? Missed opportunities of going beyond the european borders Less responsive to worlwide challenges and objectives Overlapping with European University Alliances 5
CLUSTER as a Global network Pros Cons More diversity in point of views ? Opportunities of going beyond the european borders More responsive to worlwide challenges and objectives Less overlapping with European University Alliances More attractive for new non European members ? Different cultural and educational backgrounds may make it more complicated to manage & more difficult to understand each other (more challenging) Higher level of engagement required (travel, time zones) Do non European members have solutions for funding student mobility & staff mobility ? 6
Is it pertinent to revisit the Associated Partner status (and why) ? If Cluster remains a European focus network : If Cluster becomes a Global network : 7
Defining the membership(s) if Cluster remains a European focus network : Benefits for non-European partners (what is in it for them) Expectations regarding the non European partners (what s in it for us ) 8
Defining the membership(s) if Cluster becomes a Global network : Benefits for non-European partners (what is in it for them) Expectations regarding the non European partners (what s in it for us ) 9
Additional considerations Other requirements for full membership : Membership fees : 10
Recommandations for the GA Regarding the potential internationalisation of CLUSTER : The WG is in favor of opening the network to internationalisation Some challenges identified A maximum size to be defined Do we still want to maintain a maximum number of non European members ? Not clear yet exactly how we would differentiate ourselves from other global networks (like T.I.M.E. association, for example) Regarding the current differentiation between Associated and Full members : The WG is in favor of suppressing this distinction The WG also suggest that the requirements for new members should be expanded 12
