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Donating blood saves lives!

On 29 October, the Universidade Portucalense community is invited to take part in a blood donation campaign, organised by RES-UPT  together with the Portuguese Blood and Transplantation Institute. Blood is vital for hospital treatments and procedures and plays a crucial role in maternal and neonatal care. A simple gesture can save lives! The blood collection will take place between 2pm and 7pm, in rooms 205 and 206.

Executive Short Master in Talent Management and Retention in Hospitality

Until May 31, 2025, applications are open for the  Executive Short Master in Talent Management and Retention in Hospitality . Application Phases: 1st Phase: 10 March to 31 May 2025 – Early Bird: 10% discount on tuition fees. 2nd stage: 1 June to 17  September 2025 The tourism and hospitality industry is highly competitive and dynamic, constantly requiring qualified leaders and managers to face challenges and drive organisational success. The Short Master’ Talent Management and Retention in Hospitality’ is designed to address the lack of specific training programmes for this sector, offering a unique opportunity for hotel managers, HR professionals, team managers and others interested in people management to acquire essential knowledge and skills. With a practical and targeted approach, the course addresses critical issues such as attracting and retaining talent, leadership, diversity and inclusion, happiness, and well-being at work, which are fundamental to creating high-performance teams and the sector’s success. Through dynamic teaching methodologies, such as real-life case studies and practical exercises, participants will be empowered to tackle industry-specific challenges, improve the performance of their teams, and drive operational excellence. The creation of this course meets the growing demand for qualified professionals in the tourism and hospitality sector, contributing to the development of leaders prepared to face the challenges and opportunities of today’s market.

Scholarship Award

With the main objective of supporting the training of specialized professionals and boosting knowledge and innovation, HPSC – High Performance Studies Center is awarding a scholarship (in the amount of the tuition fee) for the 1st edition of the Postgraduate Course in Clinical Fundamentals for Hospital Managers. Requirements to apply for the scholarship Academic qualifications – Degree level. Professional experience – The degree of suitability between the functions/activities already carried out, directly and/or indirectly related to the activities inherent to the Postgraduate Programme, will be taken into account.) Professional Training – Years of experience Scholarship Award: The scholarship will be awarded to the candidate who obtains the highest score, taking into account the three criteria defined.  How to apply: Candidates should send their CV and qualification certificate to the following email address: pg.fcgh@upt.pt The applications will be evaluated by the Postgraduate Coordinators and the results will be announced on October 17th.

Post-Graduate Degree Clinical Fundamentals for Hospital Management

Until 17th September, applications are open for the Post-Graduate Degree Clinical Fundamentals for Hospital Management. 1st Phase: 25 March to 22 July – Early Bird 2nd Phase: 23rd July to 18th October With this postgraduate training, the aim is to provide hospital management with specific clinical concepts that facilitate and increase coordination between the different health professions in the governance of health institutions. The ultimate purpose of this training is to obtain gains in efficiency, effectiveness and effectiveness in the management of hospital institutions with increases in the quality of care provided to patients and, consequently, in their levels of satisfaction. This course aims to provide hospital managers or administrators with clinical knowledge that will help them make daily economic decisions. The health sector in general, and medicine in particular, are characterised by technical specificities that require specific training. Since hospital managers or administrators have to make decisions on a daily basis that involve specific clinical knowledge, it is of the utmost importance that they have this knowledge.

Post-Graduate Degree in Consumer Law

Applications are open for the Post-Graduate Degree in Consumer Law 1st Phase: 16 December 2024 to 1 March 2025 – Early Bird: 10% discount on tuition fees. 2nd Phase: 1 February to 14 March 2025 The Postgraduate Course in Consumer Law, prepared in accordance with the Regulations of Non Degree Courses of the University Portucalense, is the result of a partnership between the Department of Law of the UPT and the Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection – DECO. The Postgraduate Course will be run by professionals who work daily with Consumer Law, as well as UPT teachers who guarantee the student not only a theoretical but also an empirical and eminently practical view.

Doctoral scholarships

Universidade Portucalense informs that it will award three doctoral scholarships to the candidates with the best absolute merit. These scholarships are aimed at candidates for the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling and the Doctoral Programme in Legal Sciences. Consult the Regulations Doctoral Programme in Legal Sciences Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling  

Artificial Intelligence in Education

On 26 September, Ana-Paula Correia, from Ohio State University, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Artificial Intelligence in the teaching and learning process. The initiative takes place at 2.30pm in auditorium 201, as part of the Talks Cycle: “Touching the future with…” Ana-Paula Correia is Director of the Centre for Education and Training for Employability at Ohio State University, United States of America, where she leads the research group “Learning Design and Educational Experiences”, studying topics such as online education, collaborative learning, learning design and human-computer interaction. Fernando Moreira, Professor in the Department of Science and Technology will moderate the talk. Registration Poster  

Welcome Week for the new students

With the aim of facilitating the integration of new students into academic life, Universidade Portucalense is having a Welcome Week for new students, from 9 to 13 September. PROGRAMME 9 September 10:00 am – DEPARTMENTS AND “It’s UPTo You” PROJECT PRESENTATION SESSION Department of Law (DD) – Auditorium 105 Department of Science and Technology (DCT) – Auditorium 104 Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture (DTPC) – Auditorium 103 12:00 noon – “It’s UPTo You” PEDDY PAPER (Water Mirror) 2:00 pm – DEPARTMENTS AND “It’s UPTo You” PROJECT PRESENTATION SESSION Department of Economics and Management (DEG) – Auditorium 106 Department of Psychology and Education (DPE) – Auditorium 104 Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia (DAMG) – Auditorium 103 4:00 pm – “It’s UPTo You” PEDDY PAPER (Water Mirror) 10 September Classes (normal schedule) and development of the “It’s UPTo You” project 11 September Classes (normal schedule) and development of the “It’s UPTo You” project 2:00 pm – Academic Integration Fair (Passos Perdidos) 3:00 pm – Distribution of Freshman Kits (Water Mirror) 4:30 pm – Family Photo 2024 (Water Mirror) 5:30 pm – Institutional Welcome Session 12 September Classes (normal schedule) and development of the “It’s UPTo You” project 13 September Classes (normal schedule) 2:00 pm – “It’s UPTo You” project Award ceremonyUPT Happy Campus (Water Mirror)  

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