Since 2007, the Coimbra Group has been a close European family for Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, with whom we have shared successful projects (Horizon, Erasmus Mundus, Erasmus+ capacity building and strategic partnerships), joint declarations (Poitiers, Prague, Durham), celebrations, as well as difficult times such as the Brexit years. One of our favourite memories is the Gala Dinner in the Botanical Garden of our University in June 2010, when we hosted the Coimbra Group Annual Conference and General Assembly.

We express our willingness to further engage in creating a collaborative ecosystem across countries, cultures and contexts as members of the Coimbra Group, a resourceful actor in connecting and leading the collective voice of member Universities in support of effective and inclusive education and research policies at European and global level.

The Coimbra Group in one word: Community.

Nicoleta Popa, Vice-Rector for international relations and academic and research partnerships,