Inga Ulnicane, PhD
Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLES AND BOOK CHAPTERS
Ulnicane, I. (2017, forthcoming). "Research and Innovation as Sources of Renewed Growth? EU Policy Responses to the Crisis", in: Falkner, Gerda (Ed.) "EU Policies in Times of Crisis", Routledge. (based on special issue, JEI, vol. 38).
Ulnicane, I. (2016). ‘Grand Challenges’ concept: A Return of the ‘Big Ideas’ in Science, technology and Innovation Policy? International Journal of Foresight and Innovation Policy, Vol.11, No.1/2/3, pp.5-21. doi: 10.1504/IJFIP.2016.078378.
Ulnicane, I. (2016). Research and Innovation as Sources of Renewed Growth? EU Policy Responses to the Crisis. Journal of European Integration, 38(3), 327-341. doi: 10.1080/07036337.2016.1140155
Ulnicane, I. (2015) Why do international research collaborations last? Virtuous circle of feedback loops, continuity and renewal. Science and Public Policy 42(4): 433-447. doi: 10.1093/scipol/scu060
Ulnicane, I. (2015) Broadening aims and building support in science, technology and innovation policy: The case of the European Research Area. Journal of Contemporary European Research 11 (1): 31-49.
Chou, M.-H. and Ulnicane, I. (2015) New Horizons in the Europe of Knowledge. Journal of Contemporary European Research 11 (1): 4-15.
Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J. Kristapsons, E. Tjunina, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2012) “Lettonie: repositionner les établissements universitaires dans un pays en voie de rattrapage”, in: Gorasson, B., C.Brundenius (Eds.) “L’université en transition: L’évolution de son rôle et des défis à relever”, Springer, pp.239-266.
Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J. Kristapsons, E. Tjunina, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2011) “Latvia: Repositioning of Academic Institutions in a Catching-Up Country”, in: Gorasson, B., C.Brundenius (Eds.) “Universities in Transition. The Changing Role and Challenges for Academic Institutions”, Springer, pp.219-246.
Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J. Kristapsons, E. Tjunina, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2009) “Moving beyond teaching and research: economic and social tasks of universities in Latvia” Science and Public Policy, Special issue on third mission, Guest editors: Gorasson, B., R.Maharajh, U.Schmoch, Vol.36, Number 2, pp.133-137.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I. (2008) “Science, technology and innovation”, in: Ozolina, Z. and I.Ulnicane-Ozolina (eds) “Latvia in 2020: Future Challenges to Society and the State”, University of Latvia, pp.101-122. (in Latvian)
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I. (2007) “Lisbon Strategy for Promoting Knowledge and Innovation”, in Ozolina, Z. (Ed.) “Latvia’s View of the Future of European Union”, Commission of Strategic Analysis, Zinatne, pp.198-225.
Ulnicane, I. (2006) “Building Innovation Capacities in New Europe: Role of Public Policy”, in: King, R., T.Muravska (Eds.) “European Union Enlargement of 2004 and Beyond: Responding to the Political, Legal and Socio-Economic Challenges”, University of Latvia, pp.497-508.
Ulnicane, I. (2006) “Conclusion: Inspiring Advice on Motivation and Supervision”, in: Ulnicane, I. and K.Dryven (eds) “How to Motivate and Supervise Students. The Experience of First-time University Teachers” epsNet (European Political Science Network) Teaching and Political Science series no.3, Budapest, pp.117-127.
Ulnicane, I. (2005) “The Impact of the EU on the Development of National Systems of Innovation in New Member States: Opportunities and Challenges”, in: Formica, P., J.Stabulnieks (Eds.), “Knowledge Based Entrepreneurship: Innovation policy and dynamic development of knowledge-driven entrepreneurship. Baltic Dynamics 2004”, EffeElle Editori, pp.153-162.
Ulnicane, I (2005) “Supervising Undergraduate Theses”, in: Gregusova, G. (ed.) “How to Teach Political Science? The Experience of First-time University Teachers”, epsNet (European Political Science Network) Teaching and Political Science series no.2, Budapest, pp.89-95.
Ulnicane, I (2005) “Europeanization of Research, Technological Development and Innovation Policy in Central and Eastern Europe: Role of Domestic Factors”, in: Ozolina, Z. (Ed.) “Scientific Papers University of Latvia Volume 686 Political Science”, University of Latvia, pp.127-142. (in Latvian)
Ulnicane, I (2003) “Participation of Consumer Groups in Policy Making in Latvia”, in: Rajevska, F. (ed.) “Issues in Political Science II”, University of Latvia, pp.177-211. (in Latvian)
BOOKS AND EDITORSHIPS
Chou, M-H and I.Ulnicane (2015), guest editors, a special issue “New Horizons in the Europe of Knowledge”, Journal of Contemporary European Research 11 (1): 1-152.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I. (2013) “Influence of institute governance on international research collaboration: Towards a typological theory”, University of Twente.
Ozolina, Z. and I.Ulnicane-Ozolina (eds) (2008) “Latvia in 2020: Future Challenges to Society and the State”, Political Science Department, University of Latvia. (in Latvian and English)
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I., D.Bara, J.Ikstens (eds) (2008) “Alternative. Political Sciences Issues VI”, Political Science Department, University of Latvia. (in Latvian)
Bara, D., J.Ikstens and I.Ulnicane (eds) (2007) “Alternative. Political Sciences Issues V”, Political Science Department, University of Latvia. (in Latvian)
Ulnicane, I. and K.Dryven (eds) (2006) “How to Motivate and Supervise Students. The Experience of First-time University Teachers” epsNet (European Political Science Network) Teaching and Political Science series no.3, Budapest.
Jansone, D., I.Reinholde, I.Ulnicane (2002) “Public Administration in Latvia”, University of Latvia. (in Latvian)
POLICY REPORTS
Ulnicane, I. (2016). Research Paper on the European Research Area Initiative and Free Circulation of Knowledge. In C. Salm & T. Zandstra (Eds.), European Research Area. Cost of Non-Europe Report (pp. 19-50). Brussels: European Parliament. doi: 10.2861/895783
Kuhlmann, S., E. van Oost, K.Konrad, G.Ordonez, E.Rietberg, P.Stegmaier, I.Ulnicane, L.Erdmann, M.Nieminen, W.Rhomberg, M.Weber, and O.Saritas (2013) “Research in Europe 2030”, Documentation of the Amsterdam Policy Implication High Level Stakeholders Workshop, March 15th, 2013; FP7 project “Research and Innovation Futures 2030”.
Kristapsons, J., A. Adamsone-Fiskovica, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2009) “ERAWATCH Country Report 2008: An assessment of research system and policies: Latvia”, European Commission, Directorate General for Research.
Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J.Kristapsons, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2008) “INNO-Policy TrendChart - Policy Trends and Appraisal Report: Latvia”, European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General.
Rasnaca, L., V.Daukste, Z.Krisjane, I.Ulnicane-Ozolina (2007) “Regional Development in Latvia”, in: Zobena, A. (Ed.) “Latvia. Human Development Report 2006/2007. Human Capital”, University of Latvia, Chapter 2, pp.44-63.
Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J.Kristapsons, I. Ulnicane-Ozolina (2007) “INNO-Policy TrendChart - Policy Trends and Appraisal Report: Latvia”, European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General.
Kristapsons, J., I. Ulnicane, A. Adamsone-Fiskovica (2006) “Strategic Evaluation on Innovation and the knowledge based economy in relation to the Structural and Cohesion Funds, for the programming period 2007-2013. Country Report: Latvia”, European Commission, Regional Policy Directorate-General.
Adamsone-Fiskovica, A., J.Kristapsons, I. Ulnicane (2006) “Annual Innovation Policy Trends and Appraisal Report: Latvia”, European Trend Chart on Innovation, European Commission, Enterprise Directorate-General.
SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS AND TALKS
Ulnicane, I. (2016) ‘Motivations for global scientific collaboration: researchers’ perspectives’, paper presentation at the ECPR European Consortium for Political Research General Conference, 7.-10.09.2016. Prague, Czech Republic.
Ulnicane, I. (2016) ‘Towards understanding ‘collaborative excellence’ and its implications for science policy’, presentation at the 4S/EASST Society for Social Studies of Science/ European Association for the Study of Science and Technology conference ‘Science and Technology by Other Means. Exploring collectives, spaces and futures’, 31.08.-3.09. 2016. Barcelona, Spain.
Ulnicane, I. (2016) ‘Addressing ‘Grand Challenges’: Implications for research and innovation governance’ presentation at the STS Conference Graz 2016 ‘Critical Issues in Science, Technology and Innovation’, 9-10.05.2016. Graz, Austria.
Ulnicane, I. (2016) ‘The European Research Area Initiative and the Free Circulation of Knowledge’, presentation at the ‘Policy Hub on the European Research Area: A concept in search of a successful implementation’, 28.04.2016. European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium.<
Ulnicane, I., A.Vitola and J.Melkers (2016) ‘Scientific Diaspora: Roles and Options for Knowledge Policies’, presentation at the UACES ERA CRN workshop ‘Researching the Europe of Knowledge: Insights for policymakers from the UACES CRN’, 3-4.03.2016. European Commission, DG Research and Innovation, Brussels, Belgium.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) ‘How does self-organization work? Evidence from international research collaborations’ presentation at the Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy.17-19.09.2015. Georgia Tech, Atlanta, US.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) ‘How Do Institutional Factors Affect International Research Collaboration and Competition?’ paper presentation at the, ECPR (European Consortium for Political Research) General Conference. 26-29.08.2015. Montreal, Canada.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) ‘Changing European research governance: A research design’ paper presentation at the UACES ERA CRN workshop ‘The politics of knowledge: Europe and beyond’, 16-17.07.2015. University of Cambridge, UK.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) ‘Long-term Impact of the Financial Crisis on European Research and Innovation Policies: Reinforcing Old Tensions?’ paper presentation at the 2015 International Conference of Europeanists. 8-10.07.2015. Paris, France.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) ‘Framing of science, technology and innovation policy in times of crisis’, presentation at the STS Conference Graz 2015 ‘Critical Issues in Science, Technology and Innovation’, 11-12.05.2015. Graz, Austria.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) ‘Research and innovation policies in times of crisis: rhetoric, budget and reforms’, talk at the Austrian Institute of Technology. 25.02.2015. Vienna, Austria.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) ‘Multi-level organization of global science: Towards a conceptual framework’, paper presented at the Annual Convention of the International Studies Association (Section: STAIR – Science, Technology and Art in International Relations), 18-21.02.2015. New Orleans, US.
Ulnicane, I (2014) ‘What role does mobility play in international research collaboration?’ Presentation at the ‘Organising Scholarly Networks’ workshop 18.12.2014. Brunel University, London, UK.
Ulnicane, I (2014) “‘Grand Challenges’: A New ‘Big’ Idea in Global Research and Higher Education Policy?”, paper presented at the Europe of Knowledge section, ECPR (European Consortium for Political Research) General Conference, 3-6.09.2014. Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Ulnicane, I (2014) “Why do researchers collaborate internationally? Developing a mid-range theory of researchers’ motives to collaborate internationally”, presentation at the Eu-SPRI (European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation) conference “Science & Innovation Policy: Dynamics, Challenges, Responsibility and practice”, 17-20.06.2014. Manchester, United Kingdom.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I “Experimentalism in the EU Multi-level Research Governance: The Case of European Research Area”, paper presented at the panel “Constructing the European Research Area in Times of Crisis” at the UACES (Academic Association for Contemporary European Studies) 43rd Annual Conference, 2-4/09/2013, Leeds, United Kingdom.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I “Dynamics of long-term international research collaborations: interaction of self-organization and governance”, paper submitted to and presented at the Eu-SPRI (European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation) Early Career Researcher Conference “Science Dynamics and Research Systems”, 8-9/4/2013, CSIC Institute of Public Goods and Policies, Madrid, Spain.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I “Changing governance of research activities: Transnational convergence vs. diverse impacts”, presentation at the 4S (Society for Social Studies of Science)/EASST (European Association for the Study of Science and Technology) conference, 17-20/10/2012, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I “How does the design of joint research activities matter: Different conditions for knowledge co-production in formal and informal international research collaboration”, paper presented at the 28th EGOS (European Group for Organizational Studies) Colloquium “Design!?”, Sub-theme “Organizing Science”, 4-7/7/2012, Helsinki, Finland.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I “European collaborators in their local organizational contexts: Influence of institute governance on international research collaboration”, paper presented at the Eu-SPRI (European Forum for Studies of Policies for Research and Innovation) Early Career Researcher Conference “Challenges in Research and Innovation Policy Studies”, 20-22/9/2011, University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I “Reconciling organizational diversity: Influence of institute governance on international research collaboration”, presentation at the European Sociological Association 10th conference, SSTNET (Sociology of Science and Technology Network) session, 7-10/9/2011, Geneva, Switzerland.
Ulnicane-Ozolina, I “Research Design: Influence of institute governance on international research collaboration”, paper discussed at the Case Studies Research Methods workshop (Prof. Andrew Bennett, Georgetown University, United States), Oslo Summer School in Comparative Social Science Studies, 25-29/7/2011, University of Oslo, Norway.
RESEARCH BLOG POSTS
Ulnicane, I. (2016) Austerity, impact and divided Europe of Knowledge. Published on the UACES’s (Academic Association for contemporary European Studies) blog platform “Ideas on Europe”, 25.04.2016.
Ulnicane, I. (2015) The role of knowledge in European futures. Published on the UACES’s (Academic Association for contemporary European Studies) blog platform “Ideas on Europe”, 30.03.2015.
Ulnicane, I. and M-H. Chou (2015) New Horizons in the Europe of Knowledge. Published on the UACES’s (Academic Association for contemporary European Studies) blog platform “Ideas on Europe”, 30.03.2015.
