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The funeral ceremony for the Italian student who passed away in Portugal will take place this Monday in the city of Palermo.
20-year-old Sofia Barillà was found dead on the bathroom floor of her home.
Sofia Barillà, 20, was found dead on the bathroom floor of her home.
Sofia Barillà was studying in Caldas da Rainha and died alone at home while speaking with her aunt
An Italian student participating in the Erasmus programme in Portugal has passed away unexpectedly in the city of Caldas da Rainha.
The test, performed with a drop of blood, is quick and the result is immediate. In the event of a positive result, the person tested is referred to a scheduled appointment at the Coimbra Local Health Unit (ULS).
The test, performed with a drop of blood, is quick and the result is immediate.
Tonight marked a debut at the Monumental Serenade of the Coimbra Queima das Fitas: for the first time, female voices were heard. The spectacle that kicks off the city's academic festivities took place before thousands of students.
The new social action model increases the average value of scholarships, but students warn of possible regional inequalities, therefore proposing an increase for students who choose to study in the interior.
The capital's biggest academic event was cancelled amidst accusations against the City Council, a lack of support, and a permit that only allowed music until 1:00 AM. The organizers speak of “obstacles” and “unsustainable pressure,” while the local authority rejects responsibility and guarantees that the conditions had been known since March.
The problem begins with the schedule, particularly when compared to the festivals held in Porto and Coimbra
Students are organising a gathering dedicated to peace, taking place this Wednesday in the city of Lisbon.
The cancellation was announced by the Lisbon Academic Federation via social media. The Lisbon City Council reportedly only authorised the Queima das Fitas to take place until 1 a.m.
Concerts were already scheduled for the 15th and 16th at the University Stadium.
In a statement released this Saturday on social media, the organisers mention “difficulties and obstacles” but do not clarify the reason for the cancellation of the event, which was scheduled for May 15 and 16.
Thousands of students followed tradition this Tuesday and participated in the Porto Academy parade.
A study by the University of Lisbon Academic Association reveals that only 5% of students have never experienced anxiety attacks and that there are “significant” problems with sleep and lack of motivation. More than half believe that their financial situation negatively affects their mental health. The majority are unaware of the psychologist voucher scheme, and among those who are, few have used it.
High levels of anxiety are associated with poorer academic performance, not due to a lack of study or knowledge, but because of the student's difficulty in accessing information when under pressure.
Porto and Coimbra are each investing over 2 million euros in the Queima das Fitas festival and expect a return on their investment. Major names in Portuguese music will take to the stage over the coming weeks.
Over a weekend, students swapped screens for silence. In the third edition of the Offline Weekend, all participants were foreign students. Portuguese students hesitate when it comes to signing up.
Porto City Council has confirmed that the Monumental Serenata will take place on Avenida dos Aliados, marking the traditional start of the Queima das Fitas. The serenade is scheduled for the first minute of Sunday morning, May 3rd, bringing together graduating students and academic musical groups in the city centre.
Porto's main academic festival begins tomorrow night. The Monumental Serenade will take place on Avenida dos Aliados. Fifty artists will perform across the three stages at the Queimódromo.
The local authority informs that the Monumental Serenata, which marks the start of the Queima das Fitas, will still take place on Avenida dos Aliados.
A student from the institution was insulted and assaulted last Saturday by a group of youths. Nine individuals have been identified, and three have already been named as formal suspects for physical assault.
“The top priority is to ensure the safety of all participants. This year, we have 35% of the budget invested in security at the Queimódromo,” states FAP.
Fluency in the language is a competitive advantage and connects students to global academic opportunities. The paths of three young people in Porto reveal the importance of international education.
Faustino Muetunda was walking with friends when he decided to enter the water to swim, disappearing shortly after.
The public utility status granted to the Academic Federation of Porto by the Minister of Education “reinforces the credibility” of the institution within the city's community, says Francisco Porto Fernandes.
Easter holidays. For many thousands of 12th-grade students, the break is synonymous with a graduation trip.
The project has evolved to now reach higher education, where the costs of these products can end up weighing on the budgets of students living away from home.
