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Clara Sottomayor, Counselor Judge of the Supreme Court of Justice, and Daniel Gomes, lecturer at Universidade Portucalense, are taking part in the seminar “International Children’s Day: strategies to safeguard their rights,” which will take place on 27 May at 11.00 am in Auditorium 104. The seminar aims to encourage critical reflection on the current challenges facing child protection and the need to strengthen the legal and institutional instruments capable of effectively safeguarding children’s rights in the face of new social, family, and legal realities. In this context, Clara Sottomayor will focus her presentation on “The best interests of the child as a Human Right” and Daniel Gomes on “The legal protection of children: some notes on the constitutional provision and its implementation.” The opening session will feature presentations by Fernando Ramos, Rector of Universidade Portucalense, Fernanda Rebelo, Director of the Department of Law, and Fátima Matos Silva, coordinator of the Cultura@Portucalense project. The moderator will be Olívia de Carvalho, coordinator of the “From Human Rights to Children’s Rights” project at the Instituto Jurídico Portucalense. Free admission. Organization: Cultura@Portucalense and Department of Law, in a partnership with Instituto Jurídico Portucalense. Poster

On 20 May, at the Relationship Marketing Summit, business leaders and experts will take to the stage at the Aula Magna to discuss the strategic role of organisational relationships and sustainability in creating business value.   Focusing on the themes of Relationship Marketing and Sustainability, the event will feature two keynote speakers: Artur Santos Silva (“La Caixa” Foundation) will address leadership, institutional trust, and the creation of sustainable value, while Ricardo Pol Sánchez (Interface) will focus on innovation, strategic design, and sustainability as applied to organisations.   Two roundtables are scheduled throughout the day. The first session, at 11.30 am, will explore the importance of strategic relationships for the growth and positioning of organisations, featuring Vítor Reis (Altronix), Reinaldo Teixeira (Liga Portugal), José Wilson (Black Coffee), Luís Godinho (Liga Portugal), and Hugo Tavares Freitas (A Oficina). The second roundtable, at 3 pm, will focus on the challenges of innovation, sustainability, and business competitiveness, and will feature Carlos Alves (HFA), Ricardo Correia (OLI), Pedro Antunes (PewPew), Paula Sá (Netgócio), and Ricardo Pol Sánchez (Interface).   The Relationship Marketing Summit aims to demonstrate that relationship marketing is crucial to strengthening trust, reputation, and commitment between companies and their stakeholders, whilst sustainability is established as a central pillar of competitiveness, resilience, and sustainable growth.

Emídio Gomes, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Metro do Porto, is the guest speaker at the seminar cycle “The paths of ideas,” on 15 May at 11am, in auditorium 201. The seminar, on the theme “Globalisation and Geostrategic Balance: the role of Metro do Porto,” will address issues relating to global development models, based on the premise that globalisation is an inevitable phenomenon, but one that can be regulated with a view to achieving greater geostrategic balance. Issues such as value creation from locally generated knowledge and the impact of global dynamics on peripheral regions will be examined. Public investment, dependence on structural funds, and economic and social development will also be discussed.  Free admission subject to prior registration.

Third International Symposium in Human Rights and Citizenship: Call for Papers deadline 15 May – Universidade Portucalense – Infante D. Henrique The call for papers for the 3rd International Symposium on Human Rights and Citizenship, which will take place on 18 and 19 June at Universidade Portucalense, is open until 15 May. Under the theme “Causal Links between Structural Inequalities and Violations of Human and Citizens’ Rights,” this edition offers an in-depth examination of the social, political, and technological phenomena that directly impact contemporary societies, fostering dialogue among researchers, lecturers, students, and institutions from diverse academic and geographical backgrounds. The symposium aims to encourage contributions in line with recent international academic and institutional agendas, bringing together perspectives from critical social theory, public policy, social justice, and sustainable development, in keeping with the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. The main topics under discussion are: Social Inequalities and Vulnerabilities; Active Citizenship and Democratic Participation; Social Justice and Public Policy; The Impact of Technological Change; Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. The Organising Committee extends a warm invitation to the academic and scientific community to join this forum for reflection and knowledge-building, thereby contributing to a debate with academic, social, and civic impact. Registration and further information are available here.

Registration for the 9th edition of the Applied Training in Labour Law is open until April 27. This training programme, which will be delivered online, arises within a context of significant changes to labour legislation resulting from the Decent Work Agenda and is particularly aimed at companies, solicitors, legal experts, human resources managers, and employees seeking to update and consolidate their knowledge. Taking a practical and professional-oriented approach, the programme covers key topics in Portuguese Labour Law, including: Termination of employment contracts; Organization of working hours; Special regime employment contracts. The programme’s goal is to provide a legal update in Labour Law and to improve the fundamental skills needed to apply the law effectively in business and legal careers. Course begins: 8 May 2026  

The 2nd phase of applications for International Students to first-cycle degree programmes (bachelor’s degrees) runs until 24 April for the 2026–2027 academic year. Universidade Portucalense, located in Porto, offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, distributed across strategic areas and with high employability. Study Programmes Architecture and Urbanism; Law; Legal Services; International Relations; Economics; Management; Health Management and Administration; Marketing; Computer Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Management; Information Systems for Management; Psychology; Social Education; Tourism; Hospitality Management; Multimedia and Arts. Study Programmes Studying in Porto Located on the Asprela university campus, Porto’s most important academic area, the University benefits from a cosmopolitan environment and excellent transport links, with the Metro (subway/underground) and STCP buses on its doorstep, facilitating students’ daily mobility. Infrastructure and services Universidade Portucalense features modern and functional facilities geared towards academic success: equipped lecture halls and auditoriums, library, computer labs with 24-hour access, gardens, terraces, a cafeteria, and a canteen. Applications Open Places are limited. Submitting your application in the first phase is crucial to securing a place on your desired course. Applications

On 6 March, from 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Portuguese and Spanish researchers will analyse the challenges facing cities, namely public housing policies and socio-spatial inequality, at the seminar “Urban Justice and Public Housing Policies”. Roberto Goycoolea (University of Alcalá) addresses the topic “El concepto de justicia urbana: una mirada radical de la ciudad,” sharing a theoretical reflection on the role of urban justice in understanding urban social and spatial dynamics. Paz Nuñez (University of Alcalá) presents “La ciudad justa madrileña: evaluación bajo el enfoque de capacidades,” analysing the reality of Madrid in light of the capabilities approach and effective access to urban opportunities. The programme continues with contributions focused on the Portuguese reality. Bernardo Amaral (Universidade Portucalense) poses the question: “Housing for the greatest number: how to boost social housing production in Portugal?” discussing the instruments and strategies aimed at expanding the housing supply. To conclude the presentations, David Viana (Universidade Portucalense) shares “The Matosinhos Municipal Housing Charter and habitat empowerment,” reflecting on the link between local policies and the enhancement of inhabited territory. The exhibition opening for “Urban justice and public housing policies in Madrid. An analysis of the capabilities approach” will take place at 2 pm. The work was developed by the URBS research group (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas) and the University of Alcalá, as part of the research project “Proyecto URBS. The fair city. Exclusion, belonging, and common goods from an urban perspective of justice.”  

Universidade Portucalense will hold a Volunteering Fair for students, faculty, and staff on 26 February, between 11am and 4pm, at Passos Perdidos. The initiative will showcase charitable programmes and projects that the academic community can get involved in as volunteers, providing direct contact with organisations working in different areas of social intervention. In addition to presenting volunteering opportunities, the event will include a Solidarity Market to support social causes through the sale of goods and raise awareness of different social realities. The Student Support Office and the Law and International Relations Student Nucleus organize the Fair.    

Universidade Portucalense marks World Social Justice Day on 25 February with a round table discussion entitled “Narratives that Exclude – Fake News, Dehumanisation, and Challenges to Social Justice,” at 11am in auditorium 201. The meeting proposes a critical reflection on the role of misinformation in the production and reproduction of social inequalities. The circulation of false, biased or manipulated content has had a particularly serious impact on vulnerable groups, influencing public perceptions, political decisions, and social inclusion dynamics. Based on concrete examples and contributions from the fields of Social Sciences, Psychology, and Communication, the mechanisms of production and dissemination of misinformation will be analysed, as well as its social and human impacts. The debate will be moderated by Elsa Guedes Teixeira, coordinator of the Bachelor’s degree in Social Education, and will feature Ana Tulha, journalist at Notícias Magazine; Isabel Rocha Pinto, associate professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the University of Porto; and Maria José Vicente, sociologist and national coordinator of the European Anti-Poverty Network. Organization: Cultura@Portucalense and Department of Psychology and Education. Registration Poster