focused on research. History and overview Founded in 2002, as a partnership among 12 of Europe's top research universities, in 2006 it expanded its membership to include 8 new universities. It is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. The 20 member universities as of 2006 are: Catholic University of Leuven University of Helsinki University of Strasbourg University of Paris-Sud Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich Albert Ludwigs University of Frei… (More on Leru)