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Universidade Portucalense is set to host the 4th edition of the Luso-Brazilian Congress on Real Estate Law on 29 and 30 October, gathering researchers, lecturers, magistrates, lawyers, notaries, and real estate professionals from Portugal and Brazil to debate key challenges and trends in modern Real Estate Law. Over the course of two days, the Congress will facilitate a multidisciplinary reflection on key issues for the sector’s development, through a series of panels focusing on contemporary real estate law, the economic analysis of law, contractual structuring, urban planning regulation, sustainability, notarial law, technological innovation, corporate structures, financing and investment, taxation, insolvency, and corporate restructuring. The programme also includes a session for the presentation of scientific papers. The congress aligns with the research objectives of the Instituto Jurídico Portucalense, contributing to the study of property and asset legal relations, the mechanisms governing the organisation, circulation, and protection of assets, the risks associated with real estate investment, and the legal solutions applicable in contexts of crisis, insolvency, and corporate restructuring. Registration Poster  

On 9 September, Universidade Portucalense will welcome first-year undergraduate students with an induction programme designed to facilitate their integration into academic life. The welcome session will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Aula Magna with the session “It Starts Here: The UPT Pedagogical Project,” presenting the teaching model, academic culture, and opportunities that define this journey. At 10:30 a.m., the panel discussion “You Are Never Alone: The Student Support Network” will take place, focusing on the services and support structures available to help with integration, wellbeing, and academic success. At 11:00 a.m., the gathering “Those Who Walk With You” will take place, providing an opportunity to meet the Department Directors, the Student Association, the Student Ombudsperson, and other academic bodies. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the activity “Your Department, Your Home” will take place, featuring presentations of the various Departments: Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia (Room 102), Science and Technologies (Room 104), Law (Aula Magna), Economics and Management (Room 105), Psychology and Education (Room 103), and Tourism, Heritage, and Culture (Room 101). The programme will continue at 12:30 p.m. with the Welcome Lunch at the Reflecting Pool, organised by the Universidade Portucalense’s Student Association, offering an opportunity to connect and socialise. Between 2:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m., new students will receive the “Freshers’ Kit,” and then take the traditional group photo, a symbolic moment that will bring together students, faculty members, and university leaders. The Institutional Welcome Session, scheduled for 3:00 p.m. in the Aula Magna, will bring the induction programme to a close and officially mark the beginning of the new academic year for students entering Universidade Portucalense.

In the presence of the Minister for Education, Science, and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre, and a number of prominent figures from the worlds of academia, politics, and business, Universidade Portucalense marked its 40th anniversary with a formal commemorative ceremony on 29 June.

Fernando Alexandre, the Minister for Education, Science, and Innovation, acknowledged the contribution of Universidade Portucalense to democratising access to higher education and to the country’s development, at the formal ceremony marking the institution’s 40th anniversary.

Research, innovation, and academic excellence were the focus of Rector Fernando Ramos’s address at the formal ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of Universidade Portucalense. Arguing that the institution “is on the right track,” the Rector outlined the strategic priorities for the coming decade, focusing on strengthening research, doctoral training, and pedagogical innovation.

The celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Universidade Portucalense were highlighted by the awarding of honorary doctorates to Maria Lúcia Amaral and Luís Portela, in recognition of two exceptional careers that have left their mark on Portugal in the fields of law, public life, science, innovation, and business development.

Universidade Portucalense has received approval from A3ES to launch the Doctoral programme in Translational Psychology, coordinated by Óscar Gonçalves, director of the RISE-HEALTH@UPT research centre.

On 26 March, over 40 companies and institutions attended the 13th edition of the Careers UPT Job Fair, which combined professional opportunities with initiatives focused on developing employability skills. It was an opportunity for students, recent graduates, and employers to engage directly, allowing them to discover specific job and internship opportunities, as well as to initiate recruitment and selection processes. Alongside the exhibition component, the event included a series of sessions geared towards preparing for professional life, with a focus on the skills valued by the labour market, aiming to bridge the gap between academic education and professional practice. Topics covered included negotiating a first salary in the tech sector, identifying organisations that align with one’s career goals, and using tools such as Europass to showcase and communicate skills. The 13th edition of the Job Fair thus underscored skill development as a key driver of employability in today’s increasingly demanding and competitive labour market. Vídeo

From 20 to 24 April, Universidade Portucalense hosts the 4th Sustainability Week under the theme “Caring for People Is Caring for the Planet,” reinforcing its commitment to promoting more sustainable and inclusive practices. This year’s edition features a wide range of activities, combining moments of reflection, knowledge sharing, and practical initiatives. The programme begins on 20 April with the official opening session and the inauguration of the exhibition “Educar para Transformar (“Educating to Transform”), also featuring the presentation of the previous edition’s e-book. Throughout the week, lectures, workshops, debates, and a sustainable market are scheduled, with a special emphasis on Earth Day celebrations on 22 April. The topics under analysis include the carbon footprint, the use of technology, social inclusion, and responsible consumption practices, reflecting a cross-cutting approach to the different dimensions of sustainability. Students will also be actively involved in this event, through the presentation of projects and academic posters, thus strengthening the link between teaching and the practical application of sustainable development concepts. Cultural activities and community engagement moments, such as sustainable Olympics and book exchange initiatives, are also planned. The closing ceremony is set for 24 April, with the presentation of awards to the best initiatives carried out during the event.  

Universidade Portucalense will host the 15th BAD Congress (Librarians, Archivists, Information and Documentation Professionals), taking place from 17 to 19 June.