GRAZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Development and Advantages of Actual Autonomy Harald Kainz Vicerector of Graz University of Technology 1
History 1811: Joanneum is founded by Archduke Johann 1864: Technische Hochschule 1901: Granted the right to award doctorates 1975: Technische Universität 1976: Erzherzog-Johann-Universität 2
1812: Prof. Friedrich Mohs was appionted as professor for Mineralogy Hardness Scacle 3
Mission Graz University of Technology What do we stand for? Graz University of Technology is an important university in the international research and education network of engineering and science. It is rich in tradition and future oriented in equal measure, with a claim to excellence in its fields of expertise. Based on scientific bachelor s programmes, it concentrates on research-oriented master s and PhD programmes. Graz University of Technology produces top performers and managers much in demand and contributes to the sustainable development of society, economy and environment in a responsible way. 4
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Vision Graz University of Technology (1) Where are we aiming? In its areas of excellence, Graz University of Technology counts among the top 10 European universities. It cultivates a well-balanced relationship between basic and applied research. Its expertise makes it a preferred co-operation partner of industry and business. The master s and PhD programmes of Graz University of Technology are very much in demand internationally. 6
Vision Graz University of Technology (2) Where are we aiming? Graz University of Technology is significantly increasing the achievement potential and attractiveness of Styria as a location for technology, science and education, and sees itself as a gateway to Southeastern Europe. Its family and women-friendly orientation and its diversity management make it a desirable employer. Graz University of Technology has a strong alumni network for mutual support and advancement. 7
Campus Alte Technik 90th Anniversary - Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering Zagreb, Dec. 3rd, 2009 19.12.2005 Professor Horst Cerjak, H. Kainz 8
Campus Neue Technik Fotos Gebäude 90th Anniversary - Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering Zagreb, Dec. 3rd, 2009 19.12.2005 Professor Horst Cerjak, H. Kainz 9
Campus Inffeldgasse 90th Anniversary - Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering Zagreb, Dec. 3rd, 2009 19.12.2005 Professor Horst Cerjak, H. Kainz 10
Facts and Figures Students: Staff: 11.400 from 75 countries 2.200 (2/3 scientific) Federal budget: 100 M Research income: 52 M Study fees: 6 M 11
Facts and Figures Faculties: 7 Institutes: 103 Competence Centers: 20 CD-Laboratories: 10 Floor space: 200.000 m 2 12
17 Bachelor Programmes (3 years): Architecture Civil Engineering Sciences Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Economics Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering - Sound Engineering Biomedical Engineering Technical Mathematics Technical Physics Geomatics Engineering 19
17 Bachelor Programmes (3 years): Chemistry Molecular Biology Earth Sciences Programmes jointly offered by Graz University of Technology and University of Graz within the NAWI cooperation Chemical and Process Engineering Telematics Computer Science Software Development - Economy 20
29 Master Programmes (2 years): Civil Engineering Sciences - Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Sciences - Environment and Transportation Civil Engineering Sciences - Geotechnics and Hydraulics Construction Management Economics Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Economics Production Science and Management 21
29 Master Programmes (2 years): Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering - Economics Electrical Engineering - Sound Engineering Biomedical Engineering Technical Mathematics Technical Mathematics - Operations Research and Statistik Mathematical Computer Science Financial and Actuarial Mathematics Technical Physics 22
29 Master Programmes (2 years): Geomatics Science Geo-Spatial Technologies Chemistry Technical Chemistry Biochemistry & Molecular Biomedical Sciences Molecular Microbiology Biotechnology Earth Sciences Chemical and Process Engineering Paper and Pulp Technology Telematics Computer Science Software Development - Economy 23
Racing Team TU Graz 24
14 Ph.D. Programmes (3 years): Architecture Civil Engineering Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Geosciences Chemistry Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology Process Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing Physics Informatics Information and Communication Technology Mechanical Engineering Techno-Economy Joint PhD Programme Geo-Engineering and Water Management 25
8 Postgraduate Master Programmes (2 years): Architectural Computing and Media Technology Sustainable Construction New Austrian Tunnelling Method Paper and Pulp Technology Molecular Bioengineering Nanotechnology and Nanoanalytics Space Sciences Traffic Accident Research 26
Competence Competition Cooperation 27
Future aspects: Focussing on few topics international positioned high quality in research and education Base: Wide positioned and high quality base in research and education as a assumption for success Appointment of the best possible scientists 28
Profile Building: 5 Fields of Expertise Mobility Research & Production Sciences Human- & Biotechnology Advanced Materials Science 5 Fields of Expertise Sustainability in Design, Construction & Energy Systems Information, Computing & Communication Technologies 29
GOCE Mission der ESA: 2009 Gravity Field & Steady-state Ocean Circulation Explorer First core mission of ESA s Living Planet Programme 30
TUGSAT-1 1 / Brite Target Explorer 1. Austrian satellite: Nanosatellit : mass: 5 kg Research issue: analyses of lightcolored stars with precise star cameras 31
Value added of TU Graz in 2007 for the area of Graz 270 M /a Individual Property Rights Graz University of Technology: 2008 first university under Top Ten of Austria University Chur business relevant education 2009: TU Graz best Austrian University 33
usiness EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY (EIT) EIT ENERGY KIC PROPOSAL KNOWLEDGE AND INNOVATION COMMUNITY (KIC) SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION 2010-2025 GRAZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY EIT ENERGY KIC PROPOSAL TEAM: EIT ENERGY KIC PROPOSAL CONTACT: REKTOR HANS SÜNKEL SCHLÖGELGASSE 9/I A-8010 GRAZ T: +43 316 873 5281 F: +43 316 873 5282 WWW.EIT-ENERGY-KIC-PROPOSAL.EU WWW.TUGRAZ-EIT.EU Professor Zagreb, Dec. Horst 3rd, Cerjak, 2009 19.12.2005 90th Anniversary - Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering H. Kainz 34 34
First strategic partner: TU Graz educate in cooperation with MAGNA Education & Research top performers for the automobile industry Master programme Production Science and Management Finances: Infrastructure: 6,5 M Objects: 8,2 M Operating business: 2,0 M /a (10 years) Frank Stronach Institute (FSI) Eröffnung am 9.6.2006 35
K2 Competence Centers Lead Partner Mobility Sustainable Vehicle Technologies 63,5 Mio. ACIB Austrian Center of Industrial Biotechnology 59,3 Mio. Minor Shareholder MPPE Materials Processing & Product Engineering 53,0 Mio. 37
K2 Mobility / Company Network 38
K1 Competence Centers Lead Partner KNOW Know Center 14,1 Mio. RCPE Research C. Pharmaceutical Engineering 16,7 Mio. BE 2020+ Bioenergy 2020+ 13,6 Mio. Minor Shareholder CEST C. of Electrochemical Surface Technology 22,5 Mio. ICT Information and Communication Technologies 15,0 Mio. PCCL Polymere Competence Center Leoben 20,0 Mio. 39
Graz University of Technology Timetable: Per hour: 1 Publication Per day: 1 Scientific conference 1 Ph.D. thesis 1 Press release Per week: 1 Million Euro research income 1 Patent application 1 Price Per month: 1 Habilitation 1 Professor appointment 1 International cooperation Per year: 1 Strategic partnership 41
Advantages of Autonomy Financing Funding in periods of 3 years Contractually secured by performance agreements (negotiated between ministry and TU Graz) Extensive flexibility of financial allocation 42
Advantages of Autonomy Organisation Organisation of administration Definition of the level where the decisions are done Delegation of a lot of responsibility to faculties, institutes and single organisation units (effectiveness and quality of decision) Change processes from permission to report Speed of decision 43
Advantages of Autonomy Education Introduction of curricula at university level Senate of TU Graz instead of Ministry Ministry confirms funding of curricula every 3 years 44
Advantages of Autonomy Research Creation of profit centers at institutes Motivation for acquiring research projects and third-party funds Shareholding in cooperations 45
Challenges of Autonomy internally Transition of business culture (from public officers to entrepreneurial staff) Structure of a joint-stock company Financial accounting and balancing Auditing of financial accounts Personal risks for members of the rectorate 46
Challenges of Autonomy externally Financial depletion by the ministry Incremental reduction of funding No coverage of structural effects in personnel costs and of new legal requirements (e.g. labour agreement) No coverage of rise in student figures rise in student-to-teacher ratio risk: quality decrease in education 47
Key Messages Oppertunities increase Extensive flexibility of financial allocation Design of internal processes and administration Introduction of new curricula Creation of profit centers Shareholding in cooperations 48
Challanges and risks Key Messages Transition of business culture Legal requirements of a joint-stock company Personal risks Financial depletion by the ministry It is better to take the risk and to be free in decision 49
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