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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.

Policy Groups

LERU Group	Trinity participant(s)
RA – Rectors’ Assembly	Provost Dr Linda Doyle
DOCT – Doctoral Studies	Dean of Graduate Studies, Prof Martine Smith
ENTE – Enterprise & Innovation	Head of Patents and Licensing in Trinity Innovation, Dr Gordon Elliott
ERPM – European Research Project Managers	Associate Director - European Engagement, Ms Doris Alexander
INFO – Information & Open Access	Librarian & College Archivist, Ms Helen Shenton
LEAR – Teaching & Learning	Vice-Provost / Chief Academic Officer, Prof Orla Sheils
DIGE - Digital Education	Associate Professor of Language Education, Dr Ann Devitt
RESE – Research	Dean of Research, Prof. Sinéad Ryan
INTE - Research Integrity	Associate Dean of Research, Prof. Padraic Fallon Senior Dean, Prof Eoin O’Sullivan
CARE - Careers of Researchers & Human Resources	Director of Human Resources, Ms Antoinette Quinn
EDI - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion	Associate Vice Provost for Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Prof Lorraine Leeson
INTL - International	Vice President for Global Engagement, Emma Stokes
RISK - Risk of International Research Collaborations	Chief Risk Officer, Ms Julia Carmichael Contracts Manager, Ms Mary Tracey
Sustainability	Vice President for Biodiversity & Climate Action, Prof Jane Stout

Thematic Groups

LERU Group	Trinity participant(s)
ALUM – Alumni	Associate Director Communications and Engagement, Ann Walsh
ANIM – Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes	Dr Kimberly Jardine, Designated Veterinarian
LAW – Law	Head of School of Law, Prof Caoimhín MacMaoláin
THRS – Theology & Religion Studies	Head of School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies, Prof Siobhán Garrigan

Network Groups

LERU Group	Trinity participant(s)
COMM – Directors of Communications	Acting Director of Public Affairs & Communications, Sally-Anne Fisher
SON – Senior Officers’ Network	Primary contact person for LERU at Trinity College Dublin – Director of the Provost’s Office, Mr Shane Collins