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Executive Programme in Labour Law

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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  

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Job Fair boosts skills for labour market access

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On 26 March, over 40 companies and institutions attended the 13th edition of the Careers UPT Job Fair, which combined professional opportunities with initiatives focused on developing employability skills. It was an opportunity for students, recent graduates, and employers to engage directly, allowing them to discover specific job and internship opportunities, as well as to initiate recruitment and selection processes. Alongside the exhibition component, the event included a series of sessions geared towards preparing for professional life, with a focus on the skills valued by the labour market, aiming to bridge the gap between academic education and professional practice. Topics covered included negotiating a first salary in the tech sector, identifying organisations that align with one’s career goals, and using tools such as Europass to showcase and communicate skills. The 13th edition of the Job Fair thus underscored skill development as a key driver of employability in today’s increasingly demanding and competitive labour market. Vídeo

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Sustainability Week focused on people and the planet

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From 20 to 24 April, Universidade Portucalense hosts the 4th Sustainability Week under the theme “Caring for People Is Caring for the Planet,” reinforcing its commitment to promoting more sustainable and inclusive practices. This year’s edition features a wide range of activities, combining moments of reflection, knowledge sharing, and practical initiatives. The programme begins on 20 April with the official opening session and the inauguration of the exhibition “Educar para Transformar (“Educating to Transform”), also featuring the presentation of the previous edition’s e-book. Throughout the week, lectures, workshops, debates, and a sustainable market are scheduled, with a special emphasis on Earth Day celebrations on 22 April. The topics under analysis include the carbon footprint, the use of technology, social inclusion, and responsible consumption practices, reflecting a cross-cutting approach to the different dimensions of sustainability. Students will also be actively involved in this event, through the presentation of projects and academic posters, thus strengthening the link between teaching and the practical application of sustainable development concepts. Cultural activities and community engagement moments, such as sustainable Olympics and book exchange initiatives, are also planned. The closing ceremony is set for 24 April, with the presentation of awards to the best initiatives carried out during the event.  

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Applications open for international students

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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

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Doctoral Programmes: Applications Open

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Universidade Portucalense is accepting applications for doctoral programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year, with the first phase running until 10 April.  Doctoral programme in Business Sciences Doctoral programme in Legal Sciences Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling  The doctoral programmes are aimed at Master’s graduates and professionals who wish to deepen their research skills, scientific output, and specialised intervention, with direct application to organisational, legal, and clinical contexts.

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Researchers debate urban justice and housing

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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.”  

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Volunteering Fair

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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.    

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Debate on misinformation and inequalities

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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

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Applications for Students Over 23 Years

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Between 27 April and 15 May, enrolment will be open for the Special Contest for Students Over 23 years exams, aimed at admission to the 16 Bachelor’s degree programmes at Universidade Portucalense. The Over 23s scheme is aimed at candidates who do not have the qualifications required for access to higher education and who will have reached the age of 23 by December 2025. It provides a structured route into higher education for adults who wish to enhance or reorient their academic career. Study Programmes Universidade Portucalense offers 16 bachelor’s degree programmes, distributed across strategic areas and with high employability: 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 in Porto, Universidade Portucalense is situated in one of the most important academic areas in the country. This location ensures excellent transport links, with the Metro (underground/subway) and STCP buses right outside the door, facilitating daily mobility for students who balance their studies with their professional and personal lives. Infrastructure Universidade Portucalense offers 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

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