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. The table below also lists relevant statements and resources from our members.
At the bottom of the page, relevant activities developed by other organisations that could be useful to the academic community are also listed.
We are in contact with the Coimbra Group Representatives and will regularly update this page.
(Last updated on 22 June 2022)
| University | Support | Statements, information |
| Aarhus University | – AUFF-Ukrainian research fellowships available – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – List of experts on Ukraine and Russia for media |
| Abo Akademi University | – Website with sources of support for students and staff – Courses for Ukrainian students | – Statement |
| University of Barcelona | – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement to the scientific community – Interview “We must respect what the Ukrainian people want” |
| University of Bergen | – Website with useful contacts for students and staff – Psychological counselling | – Statement with other sources – Open seminar “Why is there a war in Ukraine?” |
| University of Bologna | – Website with resources – Psychological counselling – Research & study opportunities – Series of events – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Shared statement – Public debates |
| University of Bristol | – Website with useful contacts and support for students and staff – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Advice for students and colleagues |
| Eötvös Loránd University Budapest | – Website with all the on-going initiatives: – Material and food collection – 200 places to accommodate Ukrainian refugees – Fundraising – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Website with useful sources |
| University of Coimbra | – Refugee support – Fundraising | – Statement |
| University of Cologne | – Website with sources of support for students and staff – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| Trinity College Dublin | – Website with sources of support for students and staff – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement with useful sources – Expert commentary on Ukraine |
| Durham University | – Website with FAQs and sources – Community help | – Statement – Notice for staff and students with contacts |
| University of Edinburgh | – Website with sources of support for students and staff – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement with other sources |
| National University of Ireland Galway | – Website with resources | – Lecture on Ukraine – Statement |
| University of Geneva | – Website with sources of support for students and staff – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement with useful resources |
| Georg-August-Universität Göttingen | – Website with sources of support for students and scientists: – Fundraising – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| University of Granada | – Website with resources | – Rector’s statement – Organization of protest |
| University of Graz | – Website with sources of support for students and scientists: – Fundraising – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement – “Russia’s aggression from researcher’s perspective“ |
| University of Groningen | – Website with FAQs and sources: – Psychological counselling – Emergency fund – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| Heidelberg University | – Website with FAQs and sources: – Psychological counselling – Fundraising – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi | – Website with all the on-going initiatives: – Accomodation for students, teachers and their families – Psychological counselling – Medical support – Fundraising – Material and food collection – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Support statement |
| Istanbul University | – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| Friedrich Schiller University Jena | – Website with sources of support – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement – Panel discussion on Ukraine |
| Jagiellonian University in Kraków | – Website with all the on-going initiatives: – Accomodation for students and their families – Financial support for students – Medical support – Psychological counselling – Free Polish language courses – Material collection – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Rector’s statement |
| Leiden University | – Website with sources of support for students and staff and other useful information – Emergency fund for students – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Interview “We should have anticipated the invasion of Ukraine” – Statement – Meeting on current situation |
| KU Leuven | – Scholarships for PhD students from Ukraine – Emergency fund for researchers and students – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| UCLouvain | – Access2University program for refugees extended to Ukrainian students and researchers – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – List of experts for journalists |
| University of Montpellier | – Support initiatives offered by the University | – Rector’s statement |
| University Paul-Valéry of Montpellier | – Material collection and other support to Ukrainian students | – Statement |
| University of Padova | – Scholarships for students https://www.unipd.it/en/unipd-4-ukraine – Opportunities for scholars https://www.unipd.it/en/visiting-scholars – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Rector’s statement – In-depth study of the conflict |
| University of Pavia | – Website with sources – Material collection – Fundraising | – Shared statement |
| University of Poitiers | – Website with resources – Psychological counselling – Fundraising | – Statement |
| Charles University in Prague | – Website with sources of support and contacts: – Counselling and help-line – Accomodation for students, staff and their families – Various events for students – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Declaration – Rector’s statement |
| University of Salamanca | – Accomodation for 25 Ukrainian students – Material collection – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| University of Siena | – Website with all the on-going initiatives – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement – Media appearance |
| University of Tartu | – Website with sources of support: – Psychological counselling – Short-term courses – Scholarships for Ukrainian students – Material collection organized by students – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Website with sources – Rector’s statement |
| University of Turku | – Website with sources | – List of experts on Russia – Message from the Rector |
| Uppsala University | – Website with information for university staff – Website with sources of support for students – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Vice-Chancellor’s statement – Statement with useful contacts – Interview “The war in Ukraine is welding all of Europe together” – List of experts on Ukraine and Russia |
| Utrecht University | – Website with sources of support for students – Incluusion programme: information for Ukrainian students – Psychological counselling – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement with sources – Lesson plan on how to discuss war in Ukraine in class – Analysis of the situation |
| Vilnius University | – Scholarships for Ukrainian students – Fundraising for the Ukrainian Academic Community – Psychological counselling – Language courses – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Rector’s letter to world leaders – Statement – On-line debate – Commentary |
| University of Würzburg | – Website with sources – Psychological counselling – Opportunities listed on “Science for Ukraine” platform | – Statement |
| Organization | Support |
| AUF | – “AUF Ukraine Special Plan” provides for several actions for the benefit of students, teachers and researchers in Ukraine. |
| EMBO | – List of life scientists across Europe and beyond offering to host Ukrainian researchers in their labs. |
| ESN Ukraine | – Google form for volunteers who want to accept Ukrainian youth refugees. |
| ESU | – Information and advocacy resources to help Ukrainian students. |
| EUA | – List that compiles statements (and offers) from national and European associations in support of Ukrainian universities. |
| EURAXESS | – Overview of all existing actions at European and national levels. |
| Scholars at Risk | – Support for scholars at risk. Many of Coimbra Group members participate. |
| Science for Ukraine | – Support opportunities at the university for students and researchers affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| UNESCO | – Global Education Coalition pledged support to provide on-line learning and psycho-social counselling to students and teachers in Ukraine. |