The University of Montpellier will host Research leaders Research the R3SUP conference and the Conference of Vice Presidents Research Commercialization from August 29 to 31, 2022

From Monday, August 29, through Wednesday, August 31, 2022, the University of Montpellier will welcome all those who, within French higher education and research institutions, define and implement research strategy. Starting Monday, August 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the annual conference of Research directors Research higher education and research institutions (R3SUP) will take place. The following day will mark the start of the network of vice presidents for research and commercialization , organized in partnership with France Universités, which will be opened via videoconference by Ms. Sylvie Retailleau, Minister of Higher Education and Research.

The R3SUP Annual Conference in a Nutshell:

Launched in 2013, the R3SUP network brings together Research directors Research higher education institutions with the goal of fostering exchange and professional development in the areas of research and innovation leadership and doctoral school management within these institutions, through the pooling of expertise and the organization of joint initiatives. Each year, these key players in the Research for a conference to discuss and share best practices. On August 29, at theUM Faculty of Law and Political Science, discussions will focus on four main themes:

  • Implementation of the LPR’s HR measures at universities
  • Structure, Operations, and Resources of Research Platforms
  • The Impacts of Incorporating Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility into Research Activities and Research Units
  • Changes to the HCERES Evaluation— Research Component— Research Round C

What is the VP Research Commercialization Symposium?

Just like the annual R3SUP conference, the annual conference of the network of Vice Presidents Research Commercialization, coordinated by France Universités, is held each year. On August 30 and 31, 2022, the University of Montpellier will host the conference, which will bring together all the vice presidents for research and commercialization from French universities, along with the presidents and CEOs of the major national research organizations:

The program for this conference on Tuesday, August 30, includes:

  • The Opening Roundtable Discussion
  • Research Strategy, Funding, and Organization / Roundtable Discussion
  • North-South Research Policy
  • Overview of the PAUSE Program

The program for this conference on Wednesday, August 31, includes:

  • Doctoral Program
  • PUI and the partnership stakeholders
  • The Environmental Transition
  • Research Evaluation

Practical information regarding the two conferences:

Date: Monday, August 29, through Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Location: University of Montpellier