University mergers in Europe - Planning and management

“University mergers in Europe” is the second thematic report published by EUA as part of the DEFINE project. DEFINE explores strategies for efficient funding of universities in Europe, looking in particular at excellence initiatives, university mergers and performance-based funding mechanisms.
University mergers in Europe - Planning and management
Process change was highlighted as a very important aspect at the implementation stage. In horizontal mergers, this should involve taking best practices from all merging institutions, rather than imposing change in a unilateral fashion. The same principle should apply for vertical mergers and the larger institution should be ready to consider good practice from smaller partners. However the dynamics of this question differ from horizontal mergers, with the need for new processes to fit with those in place at the larger institution. In all contexts, there should be a clear project management strategy in place supporting change transversally. Download the report “University mergers in Europe”. More...