[ie-announce] ECSS 2015: PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP for DEANS & DEPT. CHAIRS

[inge.van.halst at informatics-europe.org]

    WORKSHOP FOR DEANS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS and RESEARCH DIRECTORS[1]

12 October 2015, Vienna, Austria, in conjunction with ECSS 2015[2]

View online workshop program[1]

Register here[3]

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With the expansion of Informatics and its growing pervasiveness in other
disciplines and society in general, Department Chairs and Deans in
Informatics face ever-increasing challenges.

In conjunction with the 11th European Computer Science Summit, ECSS 2015,
Informatics Europe is organising its traditional Pre-Summit Workshop for
Deans, Department Heads and Research Directors to jointly address key and
emerging challenges. The workshop is chaired by /MEHDI JAZAYERI, FOUNDING
DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF INFORMATICS, UNIVERSITY OF LUGANO/.

The GOAL OF THE WORKSHOP is to provide

   *   a practical forum for Deans, Department Chairs, Research Directors
-  experienced and new -  to exchange experiences, proven strategies and
best practices
   *   a unique networking opportunity for strengthening relationships among
leaders at European Informatics research institutions
This year's meeting will cover a variety of issues presented by prominent
leaders from different European universities. Visit the workshop's
webpage[1] to learn more about the speakers and the detailed program.

BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS include:

   *       learning best practices and proven strategies to keep on top
of latest thinking and practice
   *       growing your network of contacts
   *       gaining new ideas and inspiration for improving department
processes
   *       strengthening your leadership and management competencies
The workshop will be a mixture of discussion/knowledge sharing/exchange of
practical guidelines in smaller groups. Please bring the issues you are
facing and the approaches you have found to work.

To learn about registration fees and to register for this workshop, visit
ECSS 2015 Registration[3].

The Pre-Summit Workshop for Deans, Department Chairs and Research Directors
is part of the ECSS 2015 events. Organised annually by Informatics
Europe[4] and one of its member institutes, ECSS is the meeting place for
anyone interested in strategic issues and future trends related to
research, education, management, career development and policy in
Informatics. With some of the world's most distinguished academics,
industry leaders and policy makers on stage, the summit never fails to
inspire and stimulate. This year's ECSS will be held in Vienna, Austria,
October 12-14, hosted by the Faculty of Informatics of Vienna University of
Technology. It is centred on the theme "Informatics in the Future - in the
Year 2025".

---------------------------------------  Inge Van Halst Communications
Manager  Informatics Europe Sumatrastrasse 25 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 558 85 42 ----------------------------------------

Links:
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[1] http://www.informatics-europe.org/ecss/ecss-2015/deans-workshop-2015.html
[2] http://www.informatics-europe.org/ecss/ecss-2015.html
[3] http://www.informatics-europe.org/ecss/ecss-2015/registration-2015.html
[4] http://www.informatics-europe.org/
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