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Tiago Braga, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Metro do Porto, is the guest speaker at the Seminar Cycle “Paths of Development,” on 21 June, at 11am, in room 201.

Universidade Portucalense, through Cultura@Portucalense and the Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture, celebrates International Museum Day on 28 May, with the Talk “Museums, Education, and Research.”

On 26 Abril, at 11am, João Castel-Branco Goulão, President of the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies, is the guest speaker at the Seminar Cycle “Paths of Development”.

On 30 April, Universidade Portucalense is organising the second Seminar on “The Way of St James: Past and Future II,” in a partnership with the European Institute of Higher Education.

From 11 April to 5 May, the “INTER[SECTIONS]” exhibition will be on show, featuring the work of students from the Integrated Master’s Degree in Architecture and Urbanism and the Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia and Arts.

Eduardo Cintra Torres is the guest speaker at the seminar “The poster in the history of advertising in Portugal,” on 12 April at 11am in room 202.   In the words of the university professor, researcher, journalist, and critic for the press and television: “A journey through the history of the advertising poster in Portugal allows us to understand its graphic and aesthetic evolution, but also its cultural and social context. This profusely illustrated presentation covers the known period of the documented poster, from the 17th century to the 21st century, resulting from the author’s research over almost five years for the publication of “História da Publicidade em Portugal” and “História Ilustrada da Publicidade em Portugal,” published in November 2023.”   This is the first seminar of the seminar cycle “Paths of Development.”

  “Psychology and Education in the Age of Innovation: Challenges and Interfaces with Technologies” is the theme of the 6th Psychology and Education Week, which runs from 11 to 14 March. On 11 March there will be a round table with experts from the fields of psychology and education who will discuss topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Augmented Reality, and Cybersecurity. On 12 March, there will be 12 workshops with 12 guest experts on a variety of topics, including the impact of social media on young people, school conflicts, communication and leadership, and crisis intervention, among others. Two “UPT Talks” are planned for 13 March, with researchers who will discuss ageing, mental health, and technology. On 14 March, the final-year students of the Clinical and Health Psychology master’s degree will present their dissertation works while the Social Education bachelor’s degree students and professors will share their training and preparation journeys for the job market.  

On 19 February, at 9.45am, Universidade Portucalense is holding a conference entitled “2 years of the Ukraine-Russia war: challenges and prospects”. The initiative will bring together a group of professors and researchers, diplomats and military personnel for a scientific discussion of the theme in its main dimensions – historical, military, economic, diplomatic, legal and media. Admission is free. PROGRAM

The applications for Master’s degrees (2nd cycle study programmes) for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open. Universidade Portucalense offers 12 master’s degrees in several scientific areas. The qualified teaching staff, the study plans with up-to-date global knowledge, the proximity to the labour market, international research, and the academic environment set Universidade Portucalense apart from other higher education institutions in Portugal. Master’s Degrees (Mestrados) I 2025-2026 academic year Data Science Informatics Engineering and Computing Forensic Legal Science Law European and Comparative Law International Relations and Diplomacy Transnational Law Management Marketing and Digital Business Clinical and Health Psychology Innovation in Education Tourism and Hospitality Applications  

International student applications for Universidade Portucalense’s first cycle of studies (bachelor’s degree) for the 2024-2025 academic year are now open. There are a total of 15 programmes in several areas: Architecture and Urbanism; Law; Legal Services; International Relations; Economics; Management; Marketing; Computer Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Management; Information Systems for Management; Psychology; Social Education; Tourism; Hospitality Management; Multimedia and Arts. Universidade Portucalense is set in the cosmopolitan university campus of Asprela, in Porto. Several means of transport are available just outside the university grounds, such as the Metro and the STCP buses. Universidade Portucalense has amphitheatres, auditoriums, fora, library, IT labs available 24/7, gardens, outdoor terraces, cafeteria, and canteen. Applications