Post by Coimbra Group

🌍 What does it mean to be an "Impact University"? Can universities go beyond creating knowledge to become true drivers of societal transformation? In our latest editorial, Pedro Mercado Pacheco, Rector of the Universidad de Granada, reflects on one of the central themes of the #CoimbraGroup2026 Annual Conference: how universities can become institutions that are deeply rooted in their territories, while addressing global challenges. From ethical AI and public innovation to civic engagement, place-based development and collaboration with cities, the editorial explores how universities can strengthen their role as civic institutions - connecting research, education and innovation with the needs of society. As Europe navigates profound social, environmental and technological transformations, the university of the future must be more than a centre of excellence. It must be an Impact University: rooted in its community, open to the world, and committed to turning knowledge into meaningful change. 📖 Read the full editorial: https://lnkd.in/eb3vVFpW #CoimbraGroup #ImpactUniversity #HigherEducation #Research #Innovation #CivicEngagement #Universities #TerritorialDevelopment