Site visits have begun
On Monday, the site visits that are part of the second round of the research evaluation ARC21 began. About 40 experts are on site and pro vice-chancellor Håkan Wiklund is looking forward to the week.
– In this round we have experts from eleven countries visiting our research environments, and it will be both an exciting and intensive week of visits, says Håkan Wiklund.
In the first stage, the research at Mid Sweden University’s research centre, including research subjects and third-cycle cources and study programmes was evaluated. In the second round, other research subjects and the remaining doctoral education are evaluated.
The site visits began in Sundsvall where the pro-Vice Chancellor, deans and the head of research and education support (FUS) gave short presentations about the university. The experts and representatives of the various units of assessments (UoA) too part in the presentations. The day ends with dinner.
– I would like to take the opportunity to extend a big and warm thank you to the working group for ARC21 who have done a fantastic job throughout the entire ARC-process, says Håkan Wiklund.
The visiting week then continues in Sundsvall and Östersund with separate meetings within the various UoA.
– At the end of May, the expert groups must submit their reports and, after revision, the results of the second round of research evaluation will be reported back to Mittuniversitetet's management board. This is expected to take place in early autumn, says Håkan Wiklund.