“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.
Universidade Portucalense – Infante D. Henrique
Universidade Portucalense Infante D. Henrique is a cooperative higher education and scientific research establishment
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.
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.
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.
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.
Until July 31, applications are open for the Executive MBA 1st Phase: February 4 to July 31, 2025– Early Bird 2nd Phase: August 1 to September 30, 2025 In view of the natural evolution of the market, the Executive MBA aims to prepare professionals to carry out their duties using innovative, differentiating techniques and enabling a holistic view of the business, whether national or international. Portucalense Business School created the Executive MBA with the aim of training professionals of excellence, enabling them to reconcile their professional and personal careers with a view to growing in both areas. During the programme, participants will train their strategic thinking and critical thinking skills, with a strong focus on acquiring competences in the area of management. The Executive MBA is geared towards developing the skills most valued in the labour market, focusing on a strong practical component through real case studies, simulations in national and international business environments and exchanges of experience. It also favours the development of leadership skills, teamwork, communication, conflict management, creativity and innovation. At the same time, they have the chance to develop their soft skills and expand their networking. The International Week SMEs and large corporate groups are looking for multi-skilled professionals capable of successfully adapting to different scenarios and challenges in the various areas of management, which is why we highlight the International Week that is part of the Executive MBA. Developed in partnership with the ICN Creative Business School, the International Week offers an international component in an immersive environment at a leading international school in Paris. ICN Business School claims to be a “Creative Business School” with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, which represents the highest quality seal in business education. The International Week is an integral part of the Executive MBA and, over the course of 5 days, participants will benefit from a teaching programme taking place on the ICN Paris Campus, as well as company visits organised by the Business School.
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.
Until 10 January 2025, applications are open for the Intensive Programa in Women’s, Gender and Intersectionality Studies. Application Period: 10 October to 10 January 2025 The growing global effort, within the framework of the UN 2030 Agenda, the Council of Europe and the Council of the European Union and through the EU Strategy for Gender Equality 2020-2025, has driven various initiatives and fostered interest in Gender Studies and Women’s Studies. This multidisciplinary and transversal course in women’s studies is an opportunity to gain skills and deepen knowledge of legal norms and institutions, from the point of view of different areas of knowledge that directly or indirectly refer to women and women’s rights, with a view to offering some legal support for a reading of reality and research in areas of legal and non-legal knowledge. The course takes place over ten sessions with different lecturers who hold doctorates in their respective fields. The second part of the last session is reserved for an informal discussion between the lecturers and students with the aim of debating some issues and methodological scope about the Essay they will have to develop.