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The League of European Research Universities (LERU) is a network of 24 leading research universities that are located in 12 European countries. LERU is a respected voice in the European Higher Education Area and is committed to upholding sound conditions for research, especially basic research, and teaching.

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has been a member of this prestigious network since February 2017 and contributes to its numerous working groups in a variety of ways.

An overview of Trinity's involvement can be found below.

Governing Bodies

LERU Group	Trinity participant(s)
RA – Rectors’ Assembly	Provost & President, Dr Linda Doyle

Policy Groups

LERU Group	Trinity participant(s)
DOCT – Doctoral Studies	Dean of Graduate Studies, Prof. Martine Smith
ENTE – Enterprise & Innovation	Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer, Michelle Olmstead
ERPM – European Research Project Managers	Associate Director - European Engagement, Doris Alexander EU funding team lead, Research Development Office, Fiona Smyth
INFO – Information & Open Access	Librarian & College Archivist, Helen Shenton Head of Content Management, Dr Christoph Schmidt-Supprian
LEAR – Teaching & Learning	Vice-Provost / Chief Academic Officer, Prof. Orla Sheils
DIGE - Digital Education	Senior Lecturer & Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Prof. Vinny Wade Head of School, School of Education, Dr Ann Devitt
RESE – Research	Dean of Research, Prof. Sinéad Ryan
INTE - Research Integrity	Associate Dean of Research (HS), Prof. Padraic Fallon Professor in Social Policy / Senior Dean, Prof. Eoin O’Sullivan
CARE - Careers of Researchers & Human Resources	Director of Human Resources, Séamus McManus
EDI - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion	Associate Vice-Provost for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Prof. Lorraine Leeson
INTL - International	Vice-President for Global Engagement, Dr Emma Stokes
RISK - Risk of International Research Collaborations	Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer, Michelle Olmstead Director of Research, Dr Sally Smith
Sustainability	Vice-Provost for Biodiversity & Climate Action, Prof. Jane Stout Sustainability Manager, Jane Hackett
ANIM – Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes	Dr Kimberly Jardine, Designated Veterinarian

Thematic Groups

LERU Group	Trinity participant(s)
ALUM – Alumni	Director of Development, Jennifer Taaffe
LAW – Law	Head of School of Law, Prof. David Kenny
THRS – Theology & Religion Studies	Director of the Trinity Centre for Biblical Studies, Prof. David Shepherd

Network Groups

LERU Group	Trinity participant(s)
COMM – Directors of Communications	Director of Trinity Communications, Áine Griffin
SON – Senior Officers’ Network	Director of the Office of the Provost, Shane Collins