๐ข The Coimbra Group proposes key amendments to strengthen #ErasmusPlus
We call for a programme that safeguards mobility, inclusion & cooperation - with a budget of at least โฌ60 billion. We remain committed to shaping an ambitious and globally engaged Erasmus+.
๐ www.coimbra-group.eu/higher-educa...
๐ This week in Brussels, the Coimbra Group brings together leadership and Working Groups for strategic meetings on #priorities, #challenges and #coordination. Discussions also feed into preparations for the Annual Conference in Granada .
#ThisIsTheCoimbraGroup #TraditionOfInnovation
โThis โฌ60 billion request is not about one single new priority suddenly requiring additional funding after 2027, it is about the overall picture,โ said Emmanuelle Gardan, director of the Coimbra Group university network.
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๐จ We call for a โฌ60bn #ErasmusPlus budget (2028โ2034)
The @CoimbraGroup joins 16 #highered organisations urging the EU ๐ช๐บ to match ambition with funding. Erasmus+ strengthens #mobility, #inclusion & European #cohesion.
๐ Joint statement ๐ www.coimbra-group.eu/a-stronger-e...
๐โจ Seasonโs greetings from the Coimbra Group โจ๐
As 2025 comes to a close, we thank our members, partners and friends for a truly exceptional year - one that marked the 40th anniversary of the Coimbra Group.
Wishing you a peaceful festive season and a New Year filled with health and inspiration. ๐
"Research driven by curiosity - rather than by pre-defined agendas - is one of the strongest safeguards of academic freedom and democratic resilience."
ERC President Maria Leptinโs speech on #AcademicFreedom under threat couldnโt be more topical.
Speech:
erc.europa.eu/news-events/neโฆ
#CG40Years
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Get connected to the open sessions which will be streamed! Find out more here: www.coimbra-group.eu/anniversary-...
Benvenuti a Bologna!
This week, @unibo.bsky.social Universitร di Bologna hosts the #CoimbraGroup2025 Annual Conference & General Assembly, celebrating #CG40Years ๐.
๐"Universities and Cities Shaping a Sustainable Futureโ gathers almost 300 representatives from all our member universities
๐ฅ Digital Time Capsule โ #CG40Years
Inge Knudsen, who led the Coimbra Group Office for 14 years, shares reflections on the power of long-term academic cooperation and what makes this network unique.
๐๏ธ Watch full video: youtu.be/Rv6hn-gx1Yw
#DigitalTimeCapsule #CoimbraGroup @au.dk
๐๐ Applications NOW open for the @CoimbraGroup Summer School on European #Multilingualism
๐๏ธ 23โ27 June 2025 | ๐ @ucoimbra.bsky.social
๐ Open to BA, MA & PhD students | 3 ECTS
๐ Tuition Free
โ๏ธApply by 16 May!
๐ www.coimbra-group.eu/summerwinter...
#SummerSchool #Languages #HigherEd
๐ How can universities accelerate #ClimateAction?
At last monthโs #CGClimateSymposium at @durham-university.bsky.social, leaders & students tackled this question.
๐จ Visual takeaways by Laura Brodrick now online, along with presentations & #DurhamDeclaration:
๐ www.coimbra-group.eu/coimbra-grou...
๐ข PhD students!
Apply now for the UGRSKINTECH Training School on Skin Tissue Engineering
๐Granada, Spain
๐
11โ13 June 2025
๐งฌ Lectures, workshops, GMP visit & cultural activities!
Limited spots - donโt miss out!
sites.google.com/go.ugr.es/ug...
#TissueEngineering #PhDtraining #UGRSKINTECH #PhD
๐ The Coimbra Group Latin America WG met to advance EUโLAC cooperation. Key focus: implementing the #DurhamDeclaration & boosting the CG - @clacso.bsky.social partnership.
Also on the agenda:
๐ Why Latin America Matters Vol. 2
๐ถ Funding for joint projects
๐ #CoimbraGroup2025 in Bologna
#CG40Years
๐ Digital Time Capsule kicks off with Oisรญn McCormack, first winner of the #CoimbraGroup #3MT competition, back in 2017!
๐ง He reflects on how impactful the 3-minute thesis challenge was for him.
๐ฅ See full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9VU...
#CG40Years
๐ Coimbra Group at @esn.org #EGMAncona2025! Join us:
๐ต Transversal Skills -Friday 14:30-16:00
๐ต Student Participation in EU Alliances -Friday 16:00-17:00
๐ต Human Rights & International Exchange -Friday 16:00-17:30
๐ต Poitiers Declaration -Saturday 12:00-16:00
๐ต Green Mobility -Saturday 16:00-17:00
โจ ๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐๐ก๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ช - ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ง๐ถ๐ผ๐ปโจ
Behind every milestone, project & collaboration, there is a dedicated team at our Brussels Office!๐๐๏ธ
Huge thanks to all those whoโve made this journey possible, including interns & member universities! ๐
#CG40Years
๐จ Coimbra Group Newsletter!
๐ Focus on #DurhamDeclaration on Climate & Sustainability, launched at the #CGClimateSymposium๐ฟ
๐ More on #CoimbraGroup2025 Annual Conf in Bologna #CG40Years
Plus: โ
AI webinar โ
Advocacy for EU R&I funding โ
Summer schools & more!
๐
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We are looking forward to hear expert @fpedro.bsky.social director of the @unesco-iesalc.bsky.social, on how data-driven insights & adaptive platforms enhance teaching, boost retention & expand access for underserved learners.
More info+registration ๐
www.coimbra-group.eu/coimbra-grou...
La Declaraciรณ de Durham que acaba de publicar el @coimbragroup.bsky.social reafirma el compromรญs de les 39 universitats dโaquesta xarxa europea per afrontar la crisi climร tica. Les universitats estem en una posiciรณ รบnica per impulsar un canvi transformador, i ho hem de fer.
This week, 39 European universities from @coimbragroup.bsky.social agreed the #DurhamDeclaration on #ClimateChange.
Watch what @tonyjuniper.bsky.social from @naturalengland.bsky.social had to say to university leaders: youtu.be/f9_XVVAty6w?...
And find out more:
โก brnw.ch/21wRDXj
โก brnw.ch/21wRDXk
"higher education institutions must be at the forefront of the global response to climate change" says L. Thilly, Chair of @coimbragroup.bsky.social about the
#DurhamDeclaration of #CoimbraGroup Universities on Climate Change and Sustainability.
The GC educates more than 1 mill students annually!
๐ A Universidade de Coimbra reafirma o seu compromisso com a sustentabilidade e a aรงรฃo climรกtica ao subscrever a "Durham Declaration on the Collaboration of Coimbra Group Universities on Climate Change and Sustainability". ๐
#UCoimbra #CoimbraGroup #CGClimateSymposium #DurhamDeclaration
Coimbra Group universities come together in support of #DurhamDeclaration on climate change & sustainability!
๐ The swift & strong response from our members shows their commitment to leading transformative action for a sustainable future. ๐ฑ
www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla...
#CGClimateSymposium
Thirty-nine European universities as part of the @coimbragroup.bsky.social have launched the #DurhamDeclaration which reaffirms a shared commitment to tackle #climatechange ๐ and embed #sustainability ๐ฑ in all areas of academic life.
Find out more ๐๐ผ brnw.ch/21wRAF5
๐ฑ#DurhamDeclaration officially adopted at #CGClimateSymposium!๐
๐กFinal sessions showcased unis. as key partners in #sustainability.
Huge thanks to @durham-university.bsky.social & incredible team! ๐
Follow www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla... to find out how we're shaping a more sustainable future
"This is just the start" said Coimbra Group Executive Board Chair Ludovic Thilly in closing remarks. Lots of takeaways from the #CGClimateSymposium in @durham-university.bsky.social. #DurhamDeclaration reflects commitment to tackle climate change & embed #sustainability in all areas of academic life
๐จ The #DurhamDeclaration is here! ๐
Adopted at the #CGClimateSymposium, this important document marks a bold commitment by Coimbra Group universities to lead in #research, #education & #action for a sustainable future
๐ www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla...
#Sustainability #ClimateAction #HigherEd
We were honoured to welcome Chair of @naturalengland.bsky.social Dr @tonyjuniper.bsky.social to Durham who addressed leaders of 39 European universities at the @coimbragroup.bsky.social Climate Symposium with a stark warning.
t.co/3p9ZVgVM1J
#CGClimateSymposium
2nd day at Durham #CGClimateSymposium starts with what universities can do as partners, with institutional practices & strategies showcased by the universities of Geneva, Bologna, Turku, Bristol & Poitiers together with local municipality - the power of universities acting collectively
#CG40Years
๐ Inspiring Day 1 at #CGClimateSymposium! From Tony Juniperโs keynote to panels on research, funding & student engagement, Coimbra Group unis showcased their role as educators, investors and innovators. ๐ฑ
Up next: the Durham Declaration. Stay tuned! #CG40Years #DurhamDeclaration #CGClimateSymposium
