The Collaboration Committee is an advisory and preparatory body to the Area Board in matters relating to collaboration. The Committee shall: prepare matters concerning collaboration for decision by the Area Board - follow national and international developments in collaboration - implement the University's program and action plan for collaboration in the field of science - continuously contribute to the exchange of knowledge and experience within Uppsala University regarding collaboration - continuously contribute to stimulating and developing the field of science's work with and forms of collaboration - participate in work with national and international networks for collaboration - participate in work with evaluation of collaboration activities.