Coimbra Group Annual Conference & General Assembly 2026 starts today at the University of Granada, bringing together 300 representatives from leading European universities to discuss how #research & #innovation can transform society and strengthen local communities. #CoimbraUGR2026 #CoimbraGroup2026

Universidad de Granada@universidadgranada.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🌍 La #UGR acoge la Conferencia Anual del @coimbragroup.bsky.social  🤝 300 delegados de 42 universidades europeas debatirán sobre la innovación como motor social ➡️ Info: https://canal.ugr.es/noticia/ugr-acoge-desde-manana-hasta-el-viernes-la-conferencia-anual-del-grupo-coimbra/

📢 The Coimbra Group proposes key amendments to strengthen #ErasmusPlus We call for a programme that safeguards mobility, inclusion & cooperation - with a budget of at least €60 billion. We remain committed to shaping an ambitious and globally engaged Erasmus+. 📄 www.coimbra-group.eu/higher-educa...

📍 This week in Brussels, the Coimbra Group brings together leadership and Working Groups for strategic meetings on #priorities, #challenges and #coordination. Discussions also feed into preparations for the Annual Conference in Granada . #ThisIsTheCoimbraGroup #TraditionOfInnovation

“This €60 billion request is not about one single new priority suddenly requiring additional funding after 2027, it is about the overall picture,” said Emmanuelle Gardan, director of the Coimbra Group university network. 👇

Science|Business@sciencebusiness.net · 9mo ago

Europe’s universities say #Erasmus needs at least €60bn to deliver on its agreed priorities. Without a major funding boost, goals on mobility, inclusion and Europe-wide #cooperation risk falling short. 📌 Read more:

🚨 We call for a €60bn #ErasmusPlus budget (2028–2034) The @CoimbraGroup joins 16 #highered organisations urging the EU 🇪🇺 to match ambition with funding. Erasmus+ strengthens #mobility, #inclusion & European #cohesion. 📄 Joint statement 👉 www.coimbra-group.eu/a-stronger-e...

🎄✨ Season’s greetings from the Coimbra Group ✨🎄 As 2025 comes to a close, we thank our members, partners and friends for a truly exceptional year - one that marked the 40th anniversary of the Coimbra Group. Wishing you a peaceful festive season and a New Year filled with health and inspiration. 🌟

"Research driven by curiosity - rather than by pre-defined agendas - is one of the strongest safeguards of academic freedom and democratic resilience." ERC President Maria Leptin’s speech on #AcademicFreedom under threat couldn’t be more topical. Speech: erc.europa.eu/news-events/ne… #CG40Years 🇪🇺

Benvenuti a Bologna! This week, @unibo.bsky.social Università di Bologna hosts the #CoimbraGroup2025 Annual Conference & General Assembly, celebrating #CG40Years 🎉. 👉"Universities and Cities Shaping a Sustainable Future” gathers almost 300 representatives from all our member universities

🎥 Digital Time Capsule – #CG40Years Inge Knudsen, who led the Coimbra Group Office for 14 years, shares reflections on the power of long-term academic cooperation and what makes this network unique. 🎞️ Watch full video: youtu.be/Rv6hn-gx1Yw #DigitalTimeCapsule #CoimbraGroup @au.dk

🌍📚 Applications NOW open for the @CoimbraGroup Summer School on European #Multilingualism 🗓️ 23–27 June 2025 | 📍 @ucoimbra.bsky.social 🎓 Open to BA, MA & PhD students | 3 ECTS 🆓 Tuition Free ✍️Apply by 16 May! 🔗 www.coimbra-group.eu/summerwinter... #SummerSchool #Languages #HigherEd

🌍 How can universities accelerate #ClimateAction? At last month’s #CGClimateSymposium at @durham-university.bsky.social, leaders & students tackled this question. 🎨 Visual takeaways by Laura Brodrick now online, along with presentations & #DurhamDeclaration: 🔗 www.coimbra-group.eu/coimbra-grou...

📢 PhD students! Apply now for the UGRSKINTECH Training School on Skin Tissue Engineering 📍Granada, Spain 📅 11–13 June 2025 🧬 Lectures, workshops, GMP visit & cultural activities! Limited spots - don’t miss out! sites.google.com/go.ugr.es/ug... #TissueEngineering #PhDtraining #UGRSKINTECH #PhD

🌎 The Coimbra Group Latin America WG met to advance EU–LAC cooperation. Key focus: implementing the #DurhamDeclaration & boosting the CG - @clacso.bsky.social partnership. Also on the agenda: 📘 Why Latin America Matters Vol. 2 💶 Funding for joint projects 🎉 #CoimbraGroup2025 in Bologna #CG40Years

🎉 Digital Time Capsule kicks off with Oisín McCormack, first winner of the #CoimbraGroup #3MT competition, back in 2017! 🧠 He reflects on how impactful the 3-minute thesis challenge was for him. 🎥 See full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9VU... #CG40Years

🌍 Coimbra Group at @esn.org #EGMAncona2025! Join us: 🔵 Transversal Skills -Friday 14:30-16:00 🔵 Student Participation in EU Alliances -Friday 16:00-17:00 🔵 Human Rights & International Exchange -Friday 16:00-17:30 🔵 Poitiers Declaration -Saturday 12:00-16:00 🔵 Green Mobility -Saturday 16:00-17:00

✨ 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗢𝗪 - 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝗧𝗶𝗼𝗻✨ Behind every milestone, project & collaboration, there is a dedicated team at our Brussels Office!🎓🏛️ Huge thanks to all those who’ve made this journey possible, including interns & member universities! 🙌 #CG40Years

🚨 Coimbra Group Newsletter! 🌍 Focus on #DurhamDeclaration on Climate & Sustainability, launched at the #CGClimateSymposium🌿 🔜 More on #CoimbraGroup2025 Annual Conf in Bologna #CG40Years Plus: ✅ AI webinar ✅ Advocacy for EU R&I funding ✅ Summer schools & more! 👇 alys.createsend.com/t/ViewEmailA...

We are looking forward to hear expert @fpedro.bsky.social director of the @unesco-iesalc.bsky.social, on how data-driven insights & adaptive platforms enhance teaching, boost retention & expand access for underserved learners. More info+registration 👇 www.coimbra-group.eu/coimbra-grou...

Hans E. Offerdal@hofferdal.bsky.social · 2y ago

25 April (2025) at 14hs (CET), @coimbragroup.bsky.social webinar open to all on: "AI Transforming Teaching in Higher Education. The @unesco.org Frameworks". Dr. @fpedro.bsky.social , Director of the @unesco-iesalc.bsky.social is keynote speaker. Register👇 www.coimbra-group.eu/coimbra-grou...

La Declaració de Durham que acaba de publicar el @coimbragroup.bsky.social reafirma el compromís de les 39 universitats d’aquesta xarxa europea per afrontar la crisi climàtica. Les universitats estem en una posició única per impulsar un canvi transformador, i ho hem de fer.

El Grup de Coïmbra es compromet a actuar contra el canvi climàtic

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This week, 39 European universities from @coimbragroup.bsky.social agreed the #DurhamDeclaration on #ClimateChange. Watch what @tonyjuniper.bsky.social from @naturalengland.bsky.social had to say to university leaders: youtu.be/f9_XVVAty6w?... And find out more: ➡ brnw.ch/21wRDXj ➡ brnw.ch/21wRDXk

"higher education institutions must be at the forefront of the global response to climate change" says L. Thilly, Chair of @coimbragroup.bsky.social about the #DurhamDeclaration of #CoimbraGroup Universities on Climate Change and Sustainability. The GC educates more than 1 mill students annually!

Coimbra Group@coimbragroup.bsky.social · 2y ago

🚨 The #DurhamDeclaration is here! 🌍 Adopted at the #CGClimateSymposium, this important document marks a bold commitment by Coimbra Group universities to lead in #research, #education & #action for a sustainable future 🔗 www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla... #Sustainability #ClimateAction #HigherEd

🌏 A Universidade de Coimbra reafirma o seu compromisso com a sustentabilidade e a ação climática ao subscrever a "Durham Declaration on the Collaboration of Coimbra Group Universities on Climate Change and Sustainability". 👏 #UCoimbra #CoimbraGroup #CGClimateSymposium #DurhamDeclaration

Universidade de Coimbra reafirma compromisso com o desenvolvimento sustentável ao assinar declaração europeia para a sustentabilidade

A UC reafirma este compromisso ao subscrever a Durham Declaration on the Collaboration of Coimbra Group Universities on Climate Change and Sustainability, assinada a 26 de março, durante o Coimbra Gro...

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Coimbra Group universities come together in support of #DurhamDeclaration on climate change & sustainability! 🌍 The swift & strong response from our members shows their commitment to leading transformative action for a sustainable future. 🌱 www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla... #CGClimateSymposium

Thirty-nine European universities as part of the @coimbragroup.bsky.social have launched the #DurhamDeclaration which reaffirms a shared commitment to tackle #climatechange 🌎 and embed #sustainability 🌱 in all areas of academic life. Find out more 👉🏼 brnw.ch/21wRAF5

🌱#DurhamDeclaration officially adopted at #CGClimateSymposium!🎉 💡Final sessions showcased unis. as key partners in #sustainability. Huge thanks to @durham-university.bsky.social & incredible team! 🙌 Follow www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla... to find out how we're shaping a more sustainable future

"This is just the start" said Coimbra Group Executive Board Chair Ludovic Thilly in closing remarks. Lots of takeaways from the #CGClimateSymposium in @durham-university.bsky.social. #DurhamDeclaration reflects commitment to tackle climate change & embed #sustainability in all areas of academic life

Hans E. Offerdal@hofferdal.bsky.social · 2y ago

"higher education institutions must be at the forefront of the global response to climate change" says L. Thilly, Chair of @coimbragroup.bsky.social about the #DurhamDeclaration of #CoimbraGroup Universities on Climate Change and Sustainability. The GC educates more than 1 mill students annually!

🚨 The #DurhamDeclaration is here! 🌍 Adopted at the #CGClimateSymposium, this important document marks a bold commitment by Coimbra Group universities to lead in #research, #education & #action for a sustainable future 🔗 www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla... #Sustainability #ClimateAction #HigherEd

We were honoured to welcome Chair of @naturalengland.bsky.social Dr @tonyjuniper.bsky.social to Durham who addressed leaders of 39 European universities at the @coimbragroup.bsky.social Climate Symposium with a stark warning. t.co/3p9ZVgVM1J #CGClimateSymposium

2nd day at Durham #CGClimateSymposium starts with what universities can do as partners, with institutional practices & strategies showcased by the universities of Geneva, Bologna, Turku, Bristol & Poitiers together with local municipality - the power of universities acting collectively #CG40Years

🌍 Inspiring Day 1 at #CGClimateSymposium! From Tony Juniper’s keynote to panels on research, funding & student engagement, Coimbra Group unis showcased their role as educators, investors and innovators. 🌱 Up next: the Durham Declaration. Stay tuned! #CG40Years #DurhamDeclaration #CGClimateSymposium