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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 […]
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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…
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Jan2022European Strategy for Universities: is the future now?
On 18 January 2022, the European Commission (EC) released the long-awaited European Strategy for Universities (ES4U), after about a year of consultations with major stakeholders from the University sector, incl. University Associations and Alliances of European Universities. This text was accompanied by a proposal for a Council Recommendation on building bridges…
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Jan2022Coimbra Group contributes to the Forum of Universities for the Future of Europe
The Coimbra Group actively participated in the Forum of the Universities for the Future that was held by the French Presidency of the Council of the EU on 25 and 26 January to discuss the role of universities in shaping Europe’s future. Coimbra Group Executive Board Chair was invited to present the experience of the […]
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Jan2022The Manifesto “Research and Innovation for the Future of Europe” delivered to the Conference Plenary
“We call on the Conference on the Future of Europe to discuss and deepen Research & Innovation issues over the months to come, so as to place R&I at the core of the debate on the EU’s future challenges and priorities”. This is the main message included in the Manifesto Research and Innovation for the […]
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Dec2021The promise of Open Science
In these dark winter days, further darkened by a Coronavirus that keeps rearing new ugly heads, there is a ray of light for universities: the promise of Open Science.
At its core Open Science is about giving back to society. About giving greater consideration to society and… -
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Dec2021New Coimbra Group publication on lessons learnt from the pandemic and recommendations
The Coimbra Group has just published the report “Universities’ response to the Covid-19 crisis: What have we learnt so far? Key messages and recommendations from Coimbra Group Universities”.
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Dec2021Coimbra Group-Eurail pilot programme
The Coimbra Group has released the preliminary results of the pilot programme promoted between the Coimbra Group and Eurail, the company behind Interrail. As a follow-up both institutions are planning on organising a focus group to study results, extract conclusions, disseminate and organise future activities. We also want to showcase this initiative to different stakeholders […]
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Nov2021Are EU and Member States policy makers truly willing to engage and dialogue with Universities?
Ludovic Thilly, Executive Board Chair Claudia Cavadas, Executive Board Vice-Chair Four years after the official launch of the European Universities Initiative (EUI), the European Commission issued today a third call for proposals for the EUI under the Erasmus+ programme. This call reflects the specific stage in which the Initiative currently stands. One sub-call (topic […]
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Nov2021Publication of the book “Why Latin America Matters”
The Centre for Contemporary Latin American Studies (CCLAS) of the University of Edinburgh, together with the Coimbra Group Latin America Working Group and the Association of Universities Grupo Montevideo (AUGM), organized a launch event for the publication “Why Latin America Matters”. The Chair of the Coimbra Group Executive Board, Ludovic Thilly, delivered the opening remarks. […]
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Nov2021The essential role of networks in the development of the European Universities Initiative – An article for the TH&MA Journal for Higher Education and Management
The Coimbra Group is pleased to announce the publication in November of the 2021-04 issue of TH&MA Hoger Onderwijs, Journal of Higher Education and Management in Flanders and The Netherlands
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Nov2021Book Launch Invitation: “Why Latin America Matters”, November 12, 16h00 CET
The Coimbra Group Latin America Working Group together with the Centre for Contemporary Latin American Studies (CCLAS) of the University of Edinburgh warmly invite you to the virtual book launch celebrating the publication “Why Latin America Matters”.
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Nov2021** Join our team ** – Policy and Advocacy Officer
We are now looking to hire a full-time enthusiastic Policy and Advocacy Officer to reinforce our Brussels-based office. The selected candidate will join a small dedicated international team currently consisting of four staff members whose respective tasks are highly intertwined. The Coimbra Group Office works closely with CG member universities, the Executive Board, Rectors’ Advisory […]
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Nov2021Joint Statement for UK Association to Horizon Europe
The Coimbra Group and 24 other associations sent today a joint letter to President von der Leyen, in support to the United Kingdom’s association to Horizon Europe as soon as possible.