University of Udine
Lauro Snidaro, PhD
Università degli Studi di Udine
Udine, Italy
Innovation Performance 2008 - Italy
Eis, 2008
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Regional National Summary
Innovation Index (RNSII)
Friuli
Venezia
Giulia
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University of Udine
The University of Udine was founded in
1978 as part of the reconstruction plan of
Friuli after the earthquake in 1976
1978:
‰ 1 faculty
‰ 607 students
‰ 27 teaching staff
‰ 34 technical and
amministrative staff
Udine
2008:
‰ 10 faculty
‰ 17,031 students
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736 teaching staff
447 technical and
amministrative staff
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Facts
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10 faculties
44 3-year degree courses
49 magister degree courses
20 university master courses
32 Schools of specialization
20 PhD courses
264 research grants holders
4.676 trainership agremeents
23.260 graduated students (since 1978)
1 University Farm
1 University Hospital
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PhD Students
and Research grant holders
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20 courses
441 PhD Students (31/12/2008)
‰ 225 males
‰ 216 females
222 Research grant holders
‰ 111 males
‰ 111 females
PhD Students could be brokers of technology
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University action
University
Education
Research
Technology
Transfer
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Research Evaluation Exercises
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The University of Udine is 11th among 46 mid to large
size Italian Universities in citations per scientist
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Research Evaluation Exercises
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The University of Udine ranked among the top three
universities in the only research evaluation exercise
ever carried out in Italy (CIVR 2001-2003) in several
areas of research (out of 15 that were evaluated):
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Mathematics and Informatics
Biology
Medical Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Juridical sciences
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Areas of excellence in research
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Nanoelectronics
Nanotechnologies and new materials
High energy astrophysics
Information and communication technologies
Plant genetics and genomics
Adult Stem cell research
Diabetes research
Cell Biology and Cancer/Apoptosis research
Haematology
Physiology of movement
Archaeology
Environmental sciences and renewable energies
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University’s function
The most important
goal is to create and
promote an every day
network with academic
research
Virtuous circle
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Start Cup Udine, business plan competition
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From 2003 to 2008:
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640 projects
1898 candidates
339 business plans
58 business plan selected
20 local winners
Italian National Innovation Award
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In 6 competitions:
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3 best prizes (2003, 2004, 2006)
1 third prize (2005)
In 2009, Start Cup FVG
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Patents portfolio
In 2008:
‰ 58 patents
‰ 28 licenced
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48% 50%
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48% share of technology transfer compared to 13% rest of Italy
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Spin outs
In 2008:
‰ 15 accademic spin-offs
‰ 8 spin-offs of the University of Udine
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Agroindustrial
Engineering
Economics
ICT
Medicine
Chemistry and
Environment
Biomedical
sciences
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Development and University of Udine
A region's development is linked to its ability to keep
abreast of change and innovation
The University of Udine has become a strategic partner
of companies, private and state institutions and schools
The University of Udine offers a wide range of quality
teaching,
research and
services,
which derives from its multidisciplinary approach to
research.
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For further informations
Thank you
Lauro Snidaro, PhD
Università degli Studi di Udine
Udine, Italy
e-mail: [email protected]
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