European Conference on e-Learning
On October 24 and 25. Universidade Portucalense is hosting the European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL).
Short Master in Sommelier and Global Wine Business
Applications are open until 21 November 2025 for the Short Master in Sommelier and Global Wine Business Application Period: 1st Phase: May 12 to November 21, 2025 (Early Bird): 10% discount on tuition fees 2nd Phase: November 22, 2025 to January 12, 2026 The Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market aims to specialize wine professionals in business, planning and organization of wines in marketing, hotel and restaurant contexts, in order to ensure the management of wine procurement and storage, perform wine services, and prepare wine lists, establishing a close relationship with the consumer, advising them on product choice. The contexts are global, in which the internationalization of this product imposes a strong dynamic in our national economy. It is in this context that the Short Master in Wine Sommelier and Global Wine Market appears, which intends to specialize professionals in the wine market and guide new investors in the area. Subjects related to the different tasks linked to wines are exposed, from production to commercialization, always taking into account a guided and personalized choice. This Short Master has a study plan integrated by 8 modules, which counts on the dedication of excellent professionals, very knowledgeable about wines and their business, who, module by module, offer us a formative program full of experience. The partner entities will be fundamental for us to create a connection in loco, where learning is experienced. Visits, tastings, and seminars provide direct contact with the workings of the vineyard, wine production, marketing, and tasting. In this specialization course, wine is also understood to be a resource of local and regional material and immaterial heritage, with strong implication in the construction of the natural and cultural landscapes of places. In the Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, we believe that the culture and history of places make the difference when it comes to raising the quality of a product. In order to understand the importance of this resource as a landscape structurer, we have developed a cultural program that will accompany the training and will allow you to feel and live experiences per se.
Post-Graduate Degree Clinical Fundamentals for Hospital Management
Until 17th September, applications are open for the Post-Graduate Degree Clinical Fundamentals for Hospital Management. 1st Phase: 25 March to 22 July – Early Bird 2nd Phase: 23rd July to 18th October With this postgraduate training, the aim is to provide hospital management with specific clinical concepts that facilitate and increase coordination between the different health professions in the governance of health institutions. The ultimate purpose of this training is to obtain gains in efficiency, effectiveness and effectiveness in the management of hospital institutions with increases in the quality of care provided to patients and, consequently, in their levels of satisfaction. This course aims to provide hospital managers or administrators with clinical knowledge that will help them make daily economic decisions. The health sector in general, and medicine in particular, are characterised by technical specificities that require specific training. Since hospital managers or administrators have to make decisions on a daily basis that involve specific clinical knowledge, it is of the utmost importance that they have this knowledge.
Post-Graduate Degree in Consumer Law
Applications are open for the Post-Graduate Degree in Consumer Law 1st Phase: 16 December 2024 to 1 March 2025 – Early Bird: 10% discount on tuition fees. 2nd Phase: 1 February to 14 March 2025 The Postgraduate Course in Consumer Law, prepared in accordance with the Regulations of Non Degree Courses of the University Portucalense, is the result of a partnership between the Department of Law of the UPT and the Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection – DECO. The Postgraduate Course will be run by professionals who work daily with Consumer Law, as well as UPT teachers who guarantee the student not only a theoretical but also an empirical and eminently practical view.
Post-Graduate Degree in Banking and Securities Law
Until 30 October 2025, registration is open for the Post-Graduate Degree in Banking and Securities Law Applications 1st Phase – 2 June to 22 September 2025 | Early Bird: 10% discount on tuition fees 2nd Phase – 23rd September to 30th October 2025 This course aims to train in a specialized way, in an area of law whose knowledge is not yet properly explored and established. What is intended with this Postgraduation is to address in a complete and contemporary way these two areas of law.The main and great advantage of this training is its faculty, composed not only by university professors who are researchers in the field, but also by professionals from both sectors, bringing and lending to their experience and bringing a more realistic and practical view of the dimensions studies.The course will work in a hybrid way, with online sessions and other face-to-face sessions. The Postgraduate Programme will operate in a hybrid format, with online sessions and other face-to-face sessions.” for: “The Postgraduate Programme will operate in an online format, with only the closing session and awarding of diplomas being face-to-face.
Doctoral scholarships
Universidade Portucalense informs that it will award three doctoral scholarships to the candidates with the best absolute merit. These scholarships are aimed at candidates for the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling and the Doctoral Programme in Legal Sciences. Consult the Regulations Doctoral Programme in Legal Sciences Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology and Counselling
Artificial Intelligence in Education
On 26 September, Ana-Paula Correia, from Ohio State University, will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using Artificial Intelligence in the teaching and learning process. The initiative takes place at 2.30pm in auditorium 201, as part of the Talks Cycle: “Touching the future with…” Ana-Paula Correia is Director of the Centre for Education and Training for Employability at Ohio State University, United States of America, where she leads the research group “Learning Design and Educational Experiences”, studying topics such as online education, collaborative learning, learning design and human-computer interaction. Fernando Moreira, Professor in the Department of Science and Technology will moderate the talk. Registration Poster
Welcoming foreign students
On 4 September, at 2.30pm, Universidade Portucalense started the programme to welcome 95 foreign students.
Welcome Week for the new students
With the aim of facilitating the integration of new students into academic life, Universidade Portucalense is having a Welcome Week for new students, from 9 to 13 September. PROGRAMME 9 September 10:00 am – DEPARTMENTS AND “It’s UPTo You” PROJECT PRESENTATION SESSION Department of Law (DD) – Auditorium 105 Department of Science and Technology (DCT) – Auditorium 104 Department of Tourism, Heritage, and Culture (DTPC) – Auditorium 103 12:00 noon – “It’s UPTo You” PEDDY PAPER (Water Mirror) 2:00 pm – DEPARTMENTS AND “It’s UPTo You” PROJECT PRESENTATION SESSION Department of Economics and Management (DEG) – Auditorium 106 Department of Psychology and Education (DPE) – Auditorium 104 Department of Architecture and Multimedia Gallaecia (DAMG) – Auditorium 103 4:00 pm – “It’s UPTo You” PEDDY PAPER (Water Mirror) 10 September Classes (normal schedule) and development of the “It’s UPTo You” project 11 September Classes (normal schedule) and development of the “It’s UPTo You” project 2:00 pm – Academic Integration Fair (Passos Perdidos) 3:00 pm – Distribution of Freshman Kits (Water Mirror) 4:30 pm – Family Photo 2024 (Water Mirror) 5:30 pm – Institutional Welcome Session 12 September Classes (normal schedule) and development of the “It’s UPTo You” project 13 September Classes (normal schedule) 2:00 pm – “It’s UPTo You” project Award ceremonyUPT Happy Campus (Water Mirror)
Challenges and opportunities for the wine sector
On 19 September, at 2:30 pm, in the Aula Magna room, the National Association of Traders and Exporters of Wines and Spirits (ANCEVE) will hold a conference titled “Challenges and opportunities for the wine sector – is there an unprecedented vitivinicultural crisis coming?”
