Coimbra
The Coimbra Group is a European university network. The purpose is to forge academic and cultural bonds to further internationalisation and academic collaborations at the partner universities and to influence European education and research policy.
Working groups
Coimbra's work is largely based on the network's working groups.
Uppsala University's working group representatives
- Official University representative: Deputy vice-chancellor Coco Norén
- Coimbra coordinator: Ellen Sjöholm
- Academic Exchange and Mobility: Iva Pristof, Division for International Mobility
- Global Partnerships: Marta Cocos, Division for Research and Partnership Support
- Doctoral Studies: Peter Stålberg, Vice-Dean for Research Training
- Education Innovation: Jörgen Bengtsson, Educational Developer at Division for Quality Enhancement
- Employability: Charlotte Nordgren, Student Affairs and Academic Registry Division, study counsellors and career office
- Equality and Diversity: Åsa Cajander, Equal Opportunities Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor,
Helena Wahlström Henriksson, Centre for Gender Research - Heritage: Mikael Ahlund, Gustavianum, Uppsala University museum Britt-Inger Johansson, Department of Art History
- Latin America: Fanny Lagerberg, Division for Research and Partnership Support
- Life Sciences: Helena Jernberg Viklund, Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology
- Research Support Officers: Cecilia Nilsson, Division for Research and Partnership Support
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM): Cecilia Johansson, Department of Earth Sciences
- Social Sciences & Humanities: Adam Hjorthén, Department of English
Staff opportunities
Researchers, teachers, and technical and administrative staff
- Apply for financial support to visit one of the Coimbra member universities. Contact coimbra coordinator Ellen Sjöholm to find out more.
PhD students
- Partake in Uppsala University's local Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition and win a spot in the Coimbra Group competition. If you wish to participate in the local competition, contact Ellen Sjöholm.
More information
Read more about the network on Coimbra's website.
The Coimbra Group rectors have endorsed the Durham Declaration on Climate Change and Sustainability. Learn more here