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.
Job Fair looks for talent
More than 30 companies and institutions are expected at the “Careers UPT” Job Fair on 26 March. This is an opportunity for final-year students and young graduates to find out about and apply for various jobs and internships opportunities. This edition will feature lectures and talks from different training areas about employability and the challenges of the first steps in professional life.
New Bachelor’s degree: Health Management and Administration
Promoted by Universidade Portucalense in association with the Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North – CESPU, this degree presents a differentiating curricular programme, with the mission of contributing to the training of leaders in Health Management and Administration, capable of building a more efficient, innovative, and humane sector. The degree in Health Management and Administration aims to equip professionals with management and leadership skills to work in the global health sector. Supported by highly reputable and experienced teaching staff, the degree combines courses in health, management, economics, innovation, and technology, providing a comprehensive education geared towards the challenges of digitalization of health services, artificial intelligence, promotion of sustainability, and crisis management. The final year of the degree includes an internship to open the door to the labour market, offering practical experience in leading institutions in Portugal and abroad. In this way, students acquire, through theory and practice, essential skills to lead the innovations and changes needed in a sector whose emerging and complex challenges require holistic action, combining the scientific areas of management and health. This degree is offered by Universidade Portucalense, with extensive experience in teaching management and economics, in association with the Polytechnic Institute of Health of the North – CESPU, with extensive experience in health teaching. This union results in a differentiating curricular programme, with the mission of contributing to the training of leaders in Health Management and Administration, capable of building a more efficient, innovative, and humane sector.
Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts for the 13th Conference of the Lusophone Network of Urban Morphology (PNUM), which will be held on 25, 26, and 27 June at Universidade Portucalense, is open until 28 January. The conference, about the topic “Beyond Form: Territory and Societal Challenges,” has the following thematic lines: The challenges of territorial cohesion; The challenges of climate change; The challenges of the digital transition; The challenges of urban densification; Methodological challenges; The challenges of training/teaching; The new challenges of urban morphology. More information about the conference here
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.
Attracting and Retaining Talent
Until 13 January, registration is open for the Short Executive Master in Talent Management and Retention in Hospitality. The programme addresses critical issues, such as attracting and retaining talent, leadership, diversity and inclusion, and happiness and well-being at work, which are fundamental to creating high-performance teams and the success of the sector. Through dynamic teaching methodologies, such as real-life case studies and practical exercises, participants will be given the skills to face industry-specific challenges, improve the performance of their teams and drive operational excellence. The creation of this programme 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.
Sommelier and Wine Global Market
On 10 March the Short Master in Sommelier and Wine Global Market begins. This is a programme that offers a holistic view of the wine sector, with wine tastings and visits to leading companies. The programme is aimed at professionals in the sector and wine lovers who want to enrich and deepen their knowledge in this area. The applications are open until 28 February.
Post-Graduate Degree Digital Marketing, Business & Artificial Intelligence
Until August 14, applications are open for the Post-Graduate Degree Digital Marketing, Business & Artificial Intelligence 1st Phase: May 20 to August 14, 2025 – Early Bird: 10% discount on tuition fees 2nd Phase: August 15 to September 30, 2025 Marketing, Business and Artificial Intelligence pos-graduate allows giving professionals the tools they need to support decision making, based on the most recent technologies, allowing them to uderstand in an efficient way the market and the consumers. It assumes an integrated approach of digital marketing strenghts, business intelligence and artificial intelligence to better work as a marketer. It is intended to professionals that want to get knowledge in the area and that aim a boost in their career as well as being an active part of the companys’ digital transformation and/or improve business.
