Accelerating research in psychology
With PhDs in Psychotherapy and Counselling and Neurosciences, Óscar Gonçalves has taken on the role of Director of CINTESIS.UPT and coordinator of the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling.
Co-operation Protocol with ASICOTUR
Universidade Portucalense has signed a co-operation protocol with ASICOTUR – International Association for Tourism Co-operation, with the aim of fostering joint projects that promote research, innovation, and sustainable development in the tourism sector.
The Instituto Jurídico Portucalense presents collective work
The Instituto Jurídico Portucalense (IJP) – Leiria Campus hosted the presentation of the collective work “The European and Inter-American Systems for the Protection of Human Rights: a Comparative Reading” on 10 December.
“I believe in the transformative power of sustainably applied technology”
Laura Quevedo Jurgina began a research project at REMIT that will end in May next year. Her aim is to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive education.
The “Innovation in Tourist Destinations” project was a finalist in the “Hospitality Education Awards”
Joana Quintela, Marília Durão, and Medéia Veríssimo, lecturers in the Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture, saw their work recognised in the 8th edition of the “Hospitality Education Awards” in the category of “Best Educational Project” for the interdisciplinary project “Innovation in Tourist Destinations.”
Using your free time in favour of others
José Júnior, 21, a student in the International Relations Bachelor’s degree, has been volunteering with the association “O meu lugar no Mundo” (My Place in the World) since last year, where he supports Form 5 and Form 6 children with their school activities, clarifying doubts and helping them solve exercises.
Universidade Portucalense with project funded by Marie Curie Action
The “ArchiSpace” project, presented by Universidade Portucalense through CIAUD-UPT, has won funding from the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Action Networks, an instrument of Horizon Europe, as it stands out for its innovative and interdisciplinary research area, based on the study of architecture in extreme environments.
The Rectorate creates the +Sucesso@UPortucalense Project
To improve first-year students’ adaptation to higher education, promote academic success, and prevent academic failure and dropout, the Rectorate of Universidade Portucalense has created the +Sucesso@UPortucalense project.
Promotion of Mental Health in Higher Education
The transitions linked to the higher education experience – moving from secondary to higher education, transitioning between study cycles, and entering the labour market – are critical development moments for students.
Investig@UPT
The Vice-Rector for Research, Jorge Leite, presents the Investig@UPT programme, an initiative born within the scope of scientific initiation and aimed at Universidade Portucalense’s undergraduate and master’s students.
