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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.

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.”

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.

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 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.

The University’s Pedagogical Innovation Office is organising the Third Cycle of Conferences on Pedagogical Innovation between April and June, with the aim of reflecting on and sharing good practices in the field of pedagogical innovation in Higher Education.   This edition highlights pedagogical strategies involving gamification, artificial intelligence, and the importance of flexible learning environments that foster student-centred active learning.   PROGRAMME   3 April | 3pm – 4:30pm Session 1: Pedagogical innovation in teacher professional development at Universidade Nova de Lisboa: the role of pedagogical training Patrícia Rosado Pinto, professor at Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL), will discuss the role of pedagogical training in teacher professional development, sharing the ongoing initiatives and projects at Universidade Nova de Lisboa.   22 May | 3pm – 4:30pm Session 2: How to improve the learning experience through gamification and artificial intelligence? Adelina Moura, researcher at LabTE at the University of Coimbra, will discuss how gamification and artificial intelligence contribute to improving students’ learning experience.   12 June | 3pm – 4:30pm Session 3: Flexible Learning Environments (AET): how to articulate the dimensions of space, pedagogy, and technology? Vânia Carlos, professor at the University of Aveiro, will present examples of flexible learning environments, reflecting on how to articulate the dimensions of space, pedagogy, and technology.   Registration Poster

The new RISE-Health Research Unit, of which Universidade Portucalense is a part, has completed the team registration stage, with a total of 1,349 researchers (637 integrated and 712 collaborators).

Universidade Portucalense and the Court of Justice of Paraíba, through the Escola Superior da Magistratura, Brazil, signed a General Cooperation Agreement on 27 February, the main purpose of which is to establish reciprocal relations in the academic, scientific, and cultural spheres. Some of the anticipated activities are the mobility and training of professors, researchers, and students, the organisation of international programmes and conferences, and the promotion of scientific publications. Through mobility programmes and joint scientific events, students will have access to new opportunities for professional and academic development, which are essential for meeting the demanding challenges of the global job market. With this partnership, Universidade Portucalense reinforces its commitment to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning processes, the sharing of innovative practices, and specialised knowledge.