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PMUni Newsletter 01/2013

1. 2nd PMUni workshops 2012 in Utrecht
2. 1st PMUni workshop 2013 in Vienna
3. happy projects’13 events
4. International student paper award
 
2nd PMUni workshop 2012 in Utrecht, Netherlands

The 2nd PMUni workshop in 2012 took place at the University of Applied Sciences in Utrecht, Netherlands and was hosted by Gilbert Silvius. We thank the team of the University of Applied Sciences for organizing a successful and interesting PMUni workshop.

The morning session focused on project and process management education in different universities. After a short introduction from Gilbert Silvius the status of PMUni was presented by Roland Gareis. After that all participants introduced themselves and explained their role at their universities. The following topics were presented and discussed in detail:

• Steven Nijhuis from the University of Applied Science Utrecht, Netherlands presented the results of his research about Developing project management competences
• Andreas Nachgabauer from the University of Applied Science bfi Vienna, Austria informed talked about the new book on HRM in Project management and about a planned Erasmus IP
• Eva Riis from the University of Southern Denmark informed about her research in Governance of projects
• Zsolt T. Kosztyán from the University of Pannonia, Hungary presented Risk and Reliability Based Project Planning

At last the future of PMUni was discussed, proposals were made. It was decided that the University of Cluj and RGCresearch become new members of PMUni.

All presentations, the workshop agenda and the participants list from the PMUni homepage can be downloaded. (http://www.pmuni.net/index.php?categoryid=39&p13_sectionid=34)
 
1st PMUni workshop 2013 in Vienna

On 24th April 2013 the next PMUni workshop will take place in Vienna one day before the happy projects`13 conference. The venue will be the University of Applied Sciences bfi. We kindly invite you to both events and ask for presentations for the PMUni workshop.

The presentations planned shall relate

• to general research and education news of the PMUni partners and
• to the special topic of research-based project management (education)

For more information please visit www.pmuni.net !
If you are interested in joining the PMUni workshop please contact pia.weinzettl@wu.ac.at .

happy projects`13 events

The happy projects ’13 conference takes place from 25 - 26 April 2013 at Tech Gate in Vienna, Austria.  The conference focus on "Sustainable Management – Re-thinking Project, Process, & Change Management” with a wide variety of speeches, presentations and workshops offered on such topics as:

•  A new paradigm: Sustainable management
• Corporate governance in the project-oriented company
• Considering sustainable development principles in project & process management
• Sustainable changes by professional change management
• Management for stakeholders versus management of stakeholder

For more information please visit www.happyprojects.at !

International student paper award

Within the happy projects`13 conference the international student paper award is organized. This award is a great opportunity for students to gain experience and to get recognition. 

Objectives of the student paper award

• Promotion of process & project management research
• Research contribution to sustainable management
• Presentations of winning papers at the happy projects´13 conference: Sustainable Management – Re-thinking Project, Process & Change Management, April, 25 - 26 2013, in Vienna, Austria

International student paper award: Topics

• A new paradigm: Sustainable management
• Corporate governance in the project-oriented company
• Considering sustainable development principles in project & process management
•  Sustainable changes by professional change management
• Management for stakeholder versus management of stakeholders
• International student paper award: Dates
  • Abstract submission:                             January 7, 2013
  • Notification of acceptance:                   January 11, 2013
  • Full paper submission:                       February 20, 2013
  • Notification of winners:                          March 27, 2013
  • Participation happy projects’13:      April 25 – 26, 2013

Two-stage application process

• The candidates submit the application form which includes an abstract.
• After notification of acceptance the full paper is submitted.

Criteria for the evaluation of the papers

• Contribution to the further development of process & project management
• Originality and innovation of content
• Master and PhD students (max. 6 months after graduation at time of abstract submission)
• Papers must solely be written by one/two students
• Max. 15 pages/A4 in English language
• The paper must not have been published in scientific journals or at research conferences before

Jury

• Prof. Constanta Bodea, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania.
• Prof. Laurence Lecoeuvre, SKEMA Business School, France
• Prof. Lynn Crawford, Bond University, Australia.
• Prof. Pernille Eskerod, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
• Dr. Martina Huemann, PROJEKTMANAGEMENT GROUP, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria.
• Prof. Gilbert Silvius, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands.
• Prof. Rodney Turner, SKEMA Business School, France.

Find more information on www.pmuni.net or www.happyprojects.at or contact pia.weinzettl@wu.ac.at !

 Agenda of the 2nd PMUni Workshop in Utrecht 

Room: 1C1

International Master Course Week „MANAGING INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS"

This year’s call, deadline 19 March 2013, is open for the topic of ‘Internationalisation of teaching and research’. The UAS bfi Vienna intends to apply for funding (maximum 300.000 EUR) for the following project:

International Week for Master degree students:

- Content: "Managing international projects" (specific topics to be defined annually in the project consortium)

- Duration: 1 week per year in February, 2014-2016

- Course design: mix of theoretical inputs and project work, combined with virtual preparation and post-processing work. Course design to be specified with project partners. Main idea is to divide the international student group into small project teams of 4-6 people, becoming responsible for a work package of a project which will be sponsored/initiated by a real company.

- Prerequisite: minimum 3 ECTS in Project Management „? knowledge about PM methods, PM processes/phases.

- Learning outcomes e.g.:

o Ability to work in or to lead an international/intercultural project team (leading competency, team orientation)

o Ability to create a project handbook according to an international standard IPMA/ PMI (methodological competency)

o Ability to apply previously acquired PM methods in an international setting (application)

o Ability to communicate with stakeholders (communication skills)

How to become a project partner:

1. Sign a Letter of Intent stating your intention to become a partner in the funding project for the period 2013-2016 to provide the project with:

a. 1 Lecturer per year for the IW to teach/coach/accompany students

b. 3-5 Students per year for participation in the IW

c. (optionally: to provide funding for the students’ travel and subsistence costs)

Available funding:

- 75% funding for travel and subsistence costs of the lecturer, 25% paid by UAS bfi Vienna

- Remuneration for the lecturer for giving theoretical inputs/coaching activities tbc

- 75% funding for the IW programme (no costs for the courses and social events), 25% paid by UAS bfi Vienna

Costs:

- Travel and subsistence costs of students.

Agenda for the Workshop on the 14th December in Utrecht 

Schedule: Friday, December 14th

PMUni meeting

Room: 1C1

Call international student paper Award for the Happy Projects'13 conference

As every year, the ROLAND GAREIS CONSULTING organizes the international student paper award. This award is a great possibility for students to get some experience.

Please find attached the call for the student paper award’13. The topic of the happy projects`13 conference (25 & 26 April 2013) is SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT.

This year’s topics of the student paper award are:

•  A new paradigm: Sustainable management
• Corporate governance in the project-oriented company
• Considering sustainable development principles in project & process management
• Sustainable changes by professional change management
• Management for stakeholders versus management of stakeholders
• General topics about project & process management

The first deadline for handing in the application and the abstract is the 07 January, 2013. It would be great if you can forward the call and the application form to your students.

For further information please contact Claudia Weninger (Claudia.weninger@wu.ac.at) or visit our website (www.happyprojects.at)!

General information for the 2nd PMUni Workshop at Utrecht

Hotel information

Option 1:

NH City Centre Utrecht

Janskerkhof, 10,

3512BL Utrecht (The Netherlands)

Tel. +31.30.2313169

Price: 110€ without breakfast (It is already the special rate price)

The special rate is available till December 5th. You get the special rate under this link.

http://www.nh-hotels.com/events/en/event-detail/15710/hogeschool_utrecht.html

Option 2:

Apollo City Hotel

Vredenburg 14

3511 BA Utrecht

T: +31 (0)30 2331232

F: +31 (0)30 2328451

http://www.apollohotelsresorts.com/hotels-en-US/the-netherlands/utrecht-en-US/apollo-hotel-utrecht-city-centre-en-US/

The hotel is near the railway station and some shops are in the immediate vicinity.

Option 3:

Grand Hotel Karel V

Geertebolwerk 1

3511 XA Utrecht

T +31 (0)30 233 75 55

Price: just about 190€ without breakfast.

When making a reservation you can refer to Hogeschool Utrecht to get the best available rate.

The hotel is also near the railway station and some shops are in the immediate vicinity.

Option 4:

Park Plaza Utrecht

Westplein 50

3531 BL Utrecht

RESERVATIONS: 00 800 814 70000 (Toll-free within Europe)

TELEPHONE: +31 30 29 25 200 FAX: +31 (0) 30 29 25 199

The link for the hotel:

http://www.parkplaza.com/utrecht-hotel-nl-3531-bl/netutrec/home

Price: 144€

There are no special rates.

The hotel is also near the railway station and is easily accessible by public transport.

Train information

From Airport to Utrecht

From Schiphol Airport you can take the train to Utrecht Central Station (Station Utrecht Centraal) or catch a taxi.

The train ride will take about 30 minutes and costs around € 8,00 for a single ticket.

Travel information under:

http://9292.nl/en/about-9292#

Invitation to the 2nd PMUni Workshop of 2012 in Utrecht, The Netherlands

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On December 13th and 14th, 2012 the 2nd PMUni workshop takes place at the University of Applied Sciences Utrech, the Netherlands, hosted by Gilbert Silvius.

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We kindly invite you to the students seminar "Sustainability in Project Management" on December 13th, 2012 and to the PMUni meetings in December 14th, 2012.

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We will provide the drafts of the agendas for the two workshop days and some hotel information as soon as possible.

If you are not registered yet and interested in joining the PMUni workshop please contact us.

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Happy Projects!

Claudia & Pia

PMUni Newsletter 05/2012 and invitation to the 2nd PMUni workshop in 2012

The 1st PMUni workshop in 2012 was organized by the PROJEKTMANAGEMENT GROUP, WU Vienna and Iris Schirl (University of Applied Sciences bfi Vienna, Austria) one day before the happy projects`12 conference. This year the topic of the happy projects`12 conference was “PROJECTS & (re-thinking) RISKS”.