-
02
May2022Meet the Coimbra Group 3MT 2022 Finalists
23 doctoral students have taken part in this year’s Coimbra Group 3 Minute Thesis competition, and we are pleased to announce now the three finalists. Effy Ntemou (University of Groningen), Ignacio Abadía Tercedor (University of Granada) and Omeed Neghabat (Aarhus University) will compete against each other at the live final to take place during the […]
-
29
Apr2022To preserve academic freedom, universities must invest in democracy
Brian Bech Nielsen, Rector, Aarhus University In the modern university, it is easy to be consumed by the questions of competition. Are we recruiting the best talent? Do our students attain the skills needed in tomorrow’s dynamic labor market? How are we positioned to attract major grants? These questions are by no means unimportant. In […]
-
26
Apr2022Coimbra Group Executive Board exchanges views with ERC President Maria Leptin
On 26 April, the Coimbra Group Executive Board met with European Research Council President Maria Leptin. The meeting was an opportunity to look at current and future challenges for the European research community and exchange views about ways to join efforts in addressing them. Ludovic Thilly, Chair of the Executive Board, gave an overview of […]
-
22
Apr2022In Memoriam: Mercedes López Roldán
The Coimbra Group is deeply saddened by the news of the passing away of our dear friend and colleague Ms. Mercedes López Roldán, Director of the International Relations Office at Coimbra Group member the University of Granada. The charismatic personality of Mercedes, her sympathy, dedication and kindness leave us all with many positive and good […]
-
05
Apr2022Joint statement on the exemption of education and research sector from EU Digital Services Act
The Coimbra Group and 10 other stakeholders, representing most universities, research performing organisations, research funding organisations, research libraries and repositories in Europe, have published a joint statement advocating for an exclusion of not-for-profit educational and scientific repositories, digital archives and libraries from the obligations of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is a legislative […]
-
31
Mar2022Reflecting on our core values
Coimbra Group Executive Board Like the whole of society, Universities are still in the process of adapting to the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic when they now witness the military invasion of Ukraine, another event that will have long-lasting and global consequences. The University sector has reacted swiftly to the situation in Ukraine, responding individually […]
-
28
Mar20222022 Arenberg-Coimbra Group Prize for Erasmus Students Laureate Announcement
It is with great pleasure that we can announce the result of the work of the selection committee established by the Executive Board to assess the nominations from member universities for the Arenberg-Coimbra Group Prize for Erasmus Students. The 2022 Laureate is Ms Marie Bakken from the University of Bergen (Norway). While a final year […]
-
24
Mar2022Adapting Erasmus+ to support Ukrainian students and staff
Universities and students propose concrete measures to ensure support to Ukrainian students and University staff through the Erasmus+ programme A joint call by the Erasmus Student Network, European Students´ Union, European University Foundation and the Coimbra Group of Universities. Read the full document Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we have seen […]
-
24
Mar2022Coimbra Group contributes to the ESFRI Stakeholder Forum launch event
The Coimbra Group actively participated in the High-Level ESFRI Stakeholder Forum Launch event that was held on 24 March 2022 with the objective of stimulating an open dialogue among the different European research infrastructure communities. Coimbra Group Executive Board Chair was invited to present the views of the network during the stakeholders’ dialogue moderated by […]
-
24
Mar2022Next steps for the Turing Scheme
On 24 March 2022, Dorota Maciejowska represented the Coimbra Group at the Westminster Higher Education Forum policy conference entitled “Next steps for the Turing Scheme – implementation so far, growing international partnerships and the role of FE, and widening social and economic benefits”. The Coimbra Group is strongly committed to maintaining and strengthening academic cooperation between the European Union (EU) […]
-
10
Mar2022St. Petersburg State University suspended from Coimbra Group
The Coimbra Group Executive Board issued two statements, on February 25 and March 2, on the unprovoked war against Ukraine launched by the government of the Russian Federation. The Rector of St. Petersburg State University (SPbU), a member of Coimbra Group, co-signed on March 4 a public statement by the Russian Union of Rectors backing […]
-
07
Mar2022Ukraine Emergency Response
The Coimbra Group Office is compiling initiatives taken by its member universities to support those affected by the invasion of Ukraine, more particularly students, researchers and staff. We have a dedicated webpage where you can also find relevant statements and resources from our members. Other important activities developed by different organisations that could be useful […]
-
02
Mar2022Second Coimbra Group Executive Board Statement on Ukraine
The Coimbra Group Executive Board reiterates its solidarity with Ukraine and all its people, as well as with all who are affected by Russia’s military invasion. We are in contact with our member universities to identify which actions we could implement together to complement efforts already undertaken by Coimbra Group members and the rest of […]
-
28
Feb2022Inclusion and equality in research and innovation is the only way forward
Marie Skłodowska-Curie (1867-1934) was the first woman to be awarded a Nobel prize in 1903, and she is among the extremely few who have achieved the distinction of becoming a double Nobel prize winner. Her story is an example, remarkable for her time, of social mobility – from governess to Nobel Prize Laureate – but also a demonstration of scientific success brought about by a combination of extraordinary intellect, hard work, and curiosity. She…
-
25
Feb2022Call for Peace and Democracy
Statement by the Coimbra Group Executive Board We are deeply concerned and distressed by the tragic consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We urge all to work for peace and to respect democracy and fundamental human rights. The Executive Board of the Coimbra Group sends its strongest solidarity to the people of Ukraine and all […]
-
25
Feb2022Coimbra Group joins forces with other university associations to advance European Research Area
The Coimbra Group is working closely together with other leading European university associations in the context of the new European Research Area (ERA) Forum established to support the European Commission and EU Member States in developing and implementing the ERA actions. The following ten associations (in alphabetical order) have currently joined forces through an “ERA […]
-
23
Feb2022Foster leadership skills of youth, says Coimbra Group Development Cooperation Working Group on the occasion of EU-Africa Summit
The sixth European Union – African Union Summit took place in Brussels on 17-18 February 2022. It was preceded by a series of events organised by international organisations and umbrella associations within the framework of the Africa EU Week. The European Union and Africa will work together to tackle common challenges. This can be possible […]
-
18
Feb2022Horizon Europe: what is the European Commission up to?
Science|Business held its annual conference (8 and 9 February 2022) under the title “Horizon Europe: The first assessment”, to discuss about the R&I programme application processes, the collaboration with non-EU countries and the plans to boost innovation in the EU, among other topics. This event brought together the main representatives from the European Commission in […]
-
08
Feb2022Coimbra Group endorses call for an open and inclusive European Research Area
By endorsing the Stick to Science campaign, the Coimbra Group strongly reiterates its call for the finalisation of the Horizon Europe association agreements with Switzerland and the United Kingdom (UK). Stick to Science is an online signature campaign advocating for an open and inclusive European Research Area (ERA). It has already been backed by almost […]
-
07
Feb2022Open call for Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Young Researchers & Professors
The scholarship programme for short research stays in Europe is intended for young researchers and staff from universities in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa and the European Neighbourhood.Coimbra Group member universities are offering almost 80 scholarships for young professors and researchers that are both national and residents of Latin American, Sub-Saharan Africa or European neighbourhood countries.With […]