What does EOREA governance look like?
EOREA will be governed by a Strategic Board coordinated by NTNU and Aix-Marseille Université and composed by one representative for each founding member. The Board will be supported by a Secretariat responsible for the implementation of the Alliance activities including the creation and launch of the Joint programmes that are defined by the Board.
Who are the founding members of EOREA ?
Finland
Aalto University
Italy
National research Council of Italy
France
Aix-Marseille Université (AMU)
Norway
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Sweden
Chalmers University of Technology
Denmark
Technocal University of Denmark
The Netherlands
Delft Univerrsity of Technology
Portugal
University of Lisbon – CENTEC
Greece
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR)
Great Britain
University of Southampton
Slovenia
Jozef Stfan Institute, Ljubljana
Belgium
Université Libre de Bruxelles
Romania
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD)
Finland
Aalto University
France
Aix-Marseille Université (AMU)
Sweden
Chalmers University of Technology
The Netherlands
Delft Univerrsity of Technology
Greece
Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR)
Slovenia
Jozef Stfan Institute, Ljubljana
Romania
National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD)
Italy
National research Council of Italy
Norway
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Denmark
Technocal University of Denmark
Portugal
University of Lisbon – CENTEC
Great Britain
University of Southampton
Belgium
Université Libre de Bruxelles
The above organisational
The Steering Committee
Takes the role as political representation and has the overall strategy approval for the alliance. Composed by the highest-level representatives from the EOREA funding members (i.e., Rectors, Vice-Rectors, CEOs etc.). The Steering Committee of EOREA is an assembly of the highest-level representatives from the alliance’s founding members. It includes individuals in prestigious positions such as Rectors, Vice-Rectors, and CEOs. This committee is not just the main decision-making body of EOREA, but also its political representation. The Steering Committee, with its combination of strategic oversight, decision-making, and political representation, plays a crucial role in guiding EOREA towards its goal of fostering a cooperative, integrated approach to marine science research and education in Europe.
The Executive Committee
While the Steering Committee takes on the role of strategy approval and political representation, the true operational helm of EOREA is the Executive Committee. This committee is responsible for driving processes, identifying scientific priorities, defining governance and strategies, and approving proposed Collaborative Research and Education Programmes (CREPs). In essence, the Executive Committee is the operational backbone of EOREA, guiding its scientific priorities, shaping its governance and strategies, and driving the successful implementation of its Collaborative Research and Education Programmes (CREPs).
The Collaborative Research and Education Programmes (CREPs)
In EOREA, a Collaborative Research and Education Programme (CREP) is a collaborative endeavor that combines the expertise and resources of multiple member institutions to advance a specific area of marine science research or education. These are key pillars of EOREA’s activities, reflecting its commitment to fostering an integrated approach in marine science across Europe.
The Secretariat
Supports the EOREA Executive Committee in the implementation of the strategic decisions through the running of the necessary actions. The Secretariat is an essential arm of EOREA, playing a pivotal role in facilitating smooth operations and effective communication within the alliance. The Secretariat’s primary responsibility is to provide administrative and operational support to the EOREA Executive Committee, ensuring the strategic decisions of the committee are implemented effectively.
Executive Committee : Roles and Responsibilities.
1. Membership Criteria and Approval
The Executive Committee is responsible for defining the criteria for membership within EOREA and approving the membership of institutes. This is typically based on participation in Collaborative Research and Education Programmes (CREPs) and other objective, transparent criteria. The committee also reserves the right to terminate membership if necessary.
2. Collaborative Research and Education Programmes (CREPs) Launch and Monitoring
The Executive Committee launches Collaborative Research and Education Programmes (CREPs) within EOREA, ensuring that they align with the alliance’s philosophy. They also monitor the progress of these Collaborative Research and Education Programmes (CREPs), verifying communication with other relevant bodies and platforms, and deciding if a peer review is necessary.
3. Intellectual Property Policy
The Executive Committee is tasked with defining a suitable Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy. This policy enables joint research activities and the utilisation of technological development. It also facilitates the transfer of results to the market and to higher education or continuing education for enterprises and administrations.
4. Coordination, interactions, and public relations
The Executive Committee provides a mechanism for the delivery of EOREA activities. This includes coordinating work across areas, linking to other initiatives such as the EIT/KIC and Missions, and liaising with international partners, when relevant. The Executive Committee manages EOREA’s interactions with the European Commission and the European Parliament, with the support of the Secretariat, and takes responsibility for EOREA’s public relation activities with external stakeholders.
