Governance

The governance structures of Ulysseus are designed to facilitate efficient decision-making across various levels of responsibility, ensuring smooth operation and strategic direction for the entire alliance. These structures provide a clear framework for collaboration between partner universities, fostering transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness.

At the operational level, they oversee the day-to-day activities, coordination of projects, and implementation of initiatives, ensuring that objectives are met. At the strategic level, governance bodies guide the long-term vision of Ulysseus, shaping policies, setting priorities, and driving innovation.

This comprehensive approach enables Ulysseus to adapt to emerging challenges while staying aligned with its core mission of excellence in education, research, and innovation.

Strategic Level

Governing Council

Strategic decisions, Alliance coordination, project monitoring approvals, financial approvals, Governance plans approvals, Innovation Hubs supervision.

Advisory Level

International Advisory Board

Monitoring process. Annual External evaluation. Consultation

Advisory Level

Radar

Internal quality assurance and foresight

General Committee

WPs and IH coordination. Risk management, quality and report.

Operative Level

Joint Structures Board

WP1, WP2, WP9

Education, R&I Board

WP3, WP4, WP5

Social Diversity and Public Engagement Board

WP6

Mobility & International Outlook board

WP7, WP8

Innovation Hub Committee

Students Board

Students Association.
Student’s Assembly

Innovation Hubs Local Steering Committees

Local coordination of activities performed within the Innovation Hubs

  • General Coordinator

Central Management Office

Coordination Unit

  • General Manager
  • Business Processes Officer
  • Financial and Adm. Officer
  • 2 Financial and Administrative Assistants
  • 8 Project Managers

Projects Office

  • Projects Office Director
  • Grant writers

Mobility Office

  • Mobility Coordinator
  • 8 Mobility Managers

Dissemination Unit

  • Dissemination Officer
  • Scientific Dissemination Officer
  • Junior Assistant
  • Workgroup: 8 Communication Officers

Digitalization Unit

  • Digital Platform Officer
  • Software Developer
  • Joint Facilities Coordinator
  • Workgroup: 8 IT Managers

8 Innovation Hubs

  • 1 Innovation Hub Coordinator
  • 8 Innovation Chief Scientific Officers
  • 8 Innovation Hub Managers