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An association of long-established European multidisciplinary universities of high international standard. The Coimbra Group is committed to promoting internationalisation, academic collaboration, excellence in learning and research, and service to society
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Benvenuti a Bologna!

This week, @unibo.bsky.social Università di Bologna hosts the #CoimbraGroup2025 Annual Conference & General Assembly, celebrating #CG40Years 🎉.
👉"Universities and Cities Shaping a Sustainable Future” gathers almost 300 representatives from all our member universities
June 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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🎥 Digital Time Capsule – #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.
🎞️ Watch full video: youtu.be/Rv6hn-gx1Yw

#DigitalTimeCapsule #CoimbraGroup @au.dk
May 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🌍📚 Applications NOW open for the @CoimbraGroup Summer School on European #Multilingualism
🗓️ 23–27 June 2025 | 📍 @ucoimbra.bsky.social
🎓 Open to BA, MA & PhD students | 3 ECTS
🆓 Tuition Free
✍️Apply by 16 May!
🔗 www.coimbra-group.eu/summerwinter...

#SummerSchool #Languages #HigherEd
April 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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🌍 How can universities accelerate #ClimateAction?

At last month’s #CGClimateSymposium at @durham-university.bsky.social, leaders & students tackled this question.

🎨 Visual takeaways by Laura Brodrick now online, along with presentations & #DurhamDeclaration:
🔗 www.coimbra-group.eu/coimbra-grou...
April 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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📢 PhD students!
Apply now for the UGRSKINTECH Training School on Skin Tissue Engineering
📍Granada, Spain
📅 11–13 June 2025
🧬 Lectures, workshops, GMP visit & cultural activities!
Limited spots - don’t miss out!
sites.google.com/go.ugr.es/ug...

#TissueEngineering #PhDtraining #UGRSKINTECH #PhD
April 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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🌎 The Coimbra Group Latin America WG met to advance EU–LAC cooperation. Key focus: implementing the #DurhamDeclaration & boosting the CG - @clacso.bsky.social partnership.

Also on the agenda:
📘 Why Latin America Matters Vol. 2
💶 Funding for joint projects
🎉 #CoimbraGroup2025 in Bologna

#CG40Years
April 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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🎉 Digital Time Capsule kicks off with Oisín McCormack, first winner of the #CoimbraGroup #3MT competition, back in 2017!

🧠 He reflects on how impactful the 3-minute thesis challenge was for him.

🎥 See full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9VU...

#CG40Years
April 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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🌍 Coimbra Group at @esn.org #EGMAncona2025! Join us:
🔵 Transversal Skills -Friday 14:30-16:00
🔵 Student Participation in EU Alliances -Friday 16:00-17:00
🔵 Human Rights & International Exchange -Friday 16:00-17:30
🔵 Poitiers Declaration -Saturday 12:00-16:00
🔵 Green Mobility -Saturday 16:00-17:00
April 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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✨ 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗢𝗪 - 𝟰𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝗧𝗶𝗼𝗻✨
Behind every milestone, project & collaboration, there is a dedicated team at our Brussels Office!🎓🏛️
Huge thanks to all those who’ve made this journey possible, including interns & member universities! 🙌
#CG40Years
April 3, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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🚨 Coimbra Group Newsletter!
🌍 Focus on #DurhamDeclaration on Climate & Sustainability, launched at the #CGClimateSymposium🌿

🔜 More on #CoimbraGroup2025 Annual Conf in Bologna #CG40Years

Plus: ✅ AI webinar ✅ Advocacy for EU R&I funding ✅ Summer schools & more!

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April 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Coimbra Group universities come together in support of #DurhamDeclaration on climate change & sustainability!

🌍 The swift & strong response from our members shows their commitment to leading transformative action for a sustainable future. 🌱
www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla...

#CGClimateSymposium
March 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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🌱#DurhamDeclaration officially adopted at #CGClimateSymposium!🎉
💡Final sessions showcased unis. as key partners in #sustainability.
Huge thanks to @durham-university.bsky.social & incredible team! 🙌
Follow www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla... to find out how we're shaping a more sustainable future
March 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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"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
March 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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🚨 The #DurhamDeclaration is here! 🌍

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

🔗 www.coimbra-group.eu/durham-decla...

#Sustainability #ClimateAction #HigherEd
March 26, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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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
March 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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🌍 Inspiring Day 1 at #CGClimateSymposium! From Tony Juniper’s keynote to panels on research, funding & student engagement, Coimbra Group unis showcased their role as educators, investors and innovators. 🌱
Up next: the Durham Declaration. Stay tuned! #CG40Years #DurhamDeclaration #CGClimateSymposium
March 26, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Closing keynote address by Lana Par, Vice-President, European Students Union, reminding universities reponsibilities as drivers of change, showing the path for students to become active citizens
#CGClimateSymposium
March 25, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Also the winner from the Sustainable Futures' @durham-university.bsky.social competition has been awarded for ideas on Sustainable actions
#CGClimateSymposium
March 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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. @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social presented the story behind the ‘Eyes of the Future’ Serious Game initiative & competition. The winning teams from @unibergen.bsky.social & Iasi receive certificates for their achievements in this innovative sustainability education competition
#CGClimateSymposium
March 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Interesting panel on the importance of student engagement in
efforts to combat climate change.
Sam Barratt @unep.org animated the lively discussion with experiences from Universities of Barcelona, Cologne, Pavia & @durham-university.bsky.social
#CGClimateSymposium
March 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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🌍 Passionate talk by @mikebentley.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social on #funding & collaboration for polar climate change #research ❄️, introducing keynote @christophersmith.bsky.social, @scienceeurope.org, outlining commitment of funders to tackle the issue 🌱
#CGClimateSymposium
March 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Insightful discussion on role of universities& #research funders as investors 4 transformative action 👉 tackling achievements+challenges
@harrietbulkeley.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social @utrechtuniversity.bsky.social @ucoimbra.bsky.social @unikarlova.cuni.cz @ukri.org
#CGClimateSymposium
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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"Universities acting as innovators produce cutting-edge fundamental & applied research" urgently needed to enable transitions to more sustainable lives. @unileiden.bsky.social @uniheidelberg.bsky.social @universidadgranada.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social showcase strategies @ #CGClimateSymposium
March 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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There is a "short term fixation against a long term problem" & the Coimbra Group is in a powerful position to contribute to a transformative change for climate, nature, planetary health & society. Keynote address by @tonyjuniper.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social
#CGClimateSymposium #CG40Years
March 25, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Amazing day @durham-university.bsky.social! Intense meetings of Executive Board & Rectors' Advisory Board on recent developments, ahead of #CGClimateSymposium starting tomorrow.
👉Looking forward to reinforcing collective commitment to sustainability and climate action!
#DurhamDeclaration #CG40Years
March 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM