As we continue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coimbra Group in 2025, we take a moment to reflect on where we started and how far we’ve come:

A historic black-and-white photograph from the 1988 General Assembly at University of Galway and Trinity College Dublin, hosted by President Colm O’hEocha and Trinity College Provost William Watts. It was a pivotal moment when the Coimbra Group committed to supporting the development of Erasmus projects and strengthening international relations between member universities.

A family photo from our last 2024 General Assembly in Turku/Åbo (Åbo Akademi University, Turun yliopisto – University of Turku), representing a dynamic, thriving network of universities that continues to grow, innovate, and collaborate across borders.
From just a handful of pioneering institutions to a robust and diverse network, the Coimbra Group remains committed to advancing excellence in higher education and research.
Here’s to the next 40 years of development, partnership, and impact!