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30 September - 2 October 2026
Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Venue, Travel and Accommodation

Venue

Coimbra is one of Portugal's most historic and vibrant cities, where centuries of academic tradition meet a dynamic scientific and cultural environment. At its heart stands the University of Coimbra, founded in 1290 and one of the oldest universities in Europe. Its historic Polo I campus, home to the University's oldest faculties, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, while Polo II is dedicated to engineering and technology and Polo III to the health sciences.

The scientific sessions of JEEP2026 will be held at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, on Polo I, offering participants the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the University's historic campus while enjoying the facilities of a leading centre for education and research.

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Travel Information

Benefiting from Portugal's extensive international air connections, Coimbra is easily accessible from destinations worldwide. The nearest international airports are:

  • Porto (Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport), approximately 120 km away

  • Lisbon (Humberto Delgado Airport), approximately 190 km away.

From Porto Airport, we recommend

  • direct coach services operate regularly to Coimbra, with a journey time of approximately 1.5 hours.

From Lisbon Airport,

  • coach services are also available directly to Coimbra, with  a journey time of approximately 2 hours.

  • travellers can as well ride the Metro (Red Line) directly to Oriente Station (Estação do Oriente), Lisbon's main rail and coach hub. From Oriente Station, frequent train and long-distance coach services connect Lisbon with Coimbra, with a journey time of around 2 hours.

 Coimbra is served by Coimbra-B railway station, where all intercity and high-speed trains stop. The city centre and the conference venue can be reached from the station by taxi, local bus, or ride-hailing services. It is expected that, by the time of JEEP2026, the new Metro Mondego light rail system connecting Coimbra-B with the University area will also be in operation, providing an additional convenient public transport option for participants.

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Accommodation

During the JEEP2026 conference, Coimbra will be hosting the Latada, one of the city's most emblematic academic traditions. This students’ celebration, which welcomes new students to the University of Coimbra, offers a unique opportunity for participants to experience the vibrant academic culture and traditions that have shaped the city for centuries.

As the festivities may include evening activities and associated noise in some areas, participants seeking quieter accommodation are advised to consider locations away from Parque Verde do Mondego and Praça da Canção.

Coimbra has a broad range of accommodation options available. Here you can find some suggestions to help you organize your stay: