University news in Portugal

Annual Meeting of the University of Lisbon Alumni Association – Alumni ULisboa

Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa24 Oct

University of Portalegre opens inquiry into sexual harassment

The vice-rector of UPP explained that the institution has not received “a formal complaint”, but became aware of this case “through the university's social media”, by someone who reported the situation.

Coimbra university students oppose reduction in exam time

Students began gathering near the Porta Férrea at 10:00 and demanded that “More extra time is not a privilege, it is a right!”. They eventually blocked the passage to the Paço das Escolas.

University of Coimbra students oppose reduction in exam time

Around 50 students demonstrated for two hours against the reduction of supplementary exam time for students with special educational needs.

Protein variant that may help control cancer discovered by the University of Coimbra

A new protein variant that may help control cancer and cellular ageing has been discovered by a research team led by the University of Coimbra (UC), the Portuguese institution announced today.

More than a hundred students gather in Lisbon against the unfreezing of tuition fees

The protest was called by student associations from several higher education institutions in the Portuguese capital.

We are fighting for our rights: students gather in Lisbon against the unfreezing of tuition fees

The protest was called by student associations from several higher education institutions in the Portuguese capital.

Students demonstrate today against proposal to unfreeze tuition fees

The freezing of tuition fees was approved in 2016, at the time as a proposal by the PCP within the scope of the 2017 State Budget.

European Space Agency supports university rocket competition in Portugal

The European Space Agency is providing support for a rocket-building competition aimed at university students in Portugal.

TV RECORD Europa18 Oct

Israeli ambassador to the University of Minho sparks controversy

University of Minho staff sign a manifesto of repudiation regarding the reception of the Israeli ambassador in Guimarães. 'Does he really think a genocide can be erased by a handshake?'

Solidarity trip to Morocco to distribute essential goods

Two Mechanical Engineering students from the University of Porto restored a car over three decades old to travel to Morocco on a solidarity mission.

TeatrUBI represents Portugal at the International University Theater Festival of Tangier

The theater group TeatrUBI will perform at the International University Theater Festival in Tangier, representing Portugal.

Rádio Castelo Branco13 Oct

European Space Agency strengthens support for university rocket competition in Portugal

The European Space Agency (ESA) has become a strategic partner of the European Rocketry Challenge (EuRoC) in Portugal, increasing financial support and connecting students to the space industry job market. The seventh edition of the competition will take place from October 15th to 21st in Constância, following 64 applications from 26 countries. 25 teams were selected.

3rd phase of access to higher education begins today

After 59,107 students were placed in the first two phases, the National Contest for Access to Higher Education enters its final stage. The 2027 State Budget aims to unfreeze tuition fees, which were blocked by the opposition last year.

New phase of access to higher education starts this Saturday

The 3rd phase of the National Contest for Access to Higher Education (CNAES) begins this Saturday, after nearly 60,000 students were already placed in the first two phases, with 4,069 vacancies remaining in the public system. This is the last opportunity for placement through the CNAES and ends on Monday, the final day of...

Nuno Crespo: “Exercising our humanity in the middle of a dictatorship”

Nuno Crespo, art critic and chief curator of the 1st Vatican Art Triennial: “Artists have the ability to illuminate difficult conversations at a time when all conversations seem impossible.”

Over 100,000 students apply for scholarships to attend university

The number of support requests is lower than the applications submitted during the same period last year. The academic institutions with the highest number of scholarship applications are the University of Lisbon and, in the private sector, the Lusófona University.

Nova SBE creates scholarship for disadvantaged students using Cavaco Silva's prize money

Nova SBE University is establishing a 4,000 euro annual scholarship for students in financial need, funded by an international award granted 30 years ago to former President Cavaco Silva. The Carl Bertelsmann Prize, originally awarded for Portugal's success in labour market policies and unemployment reduction during Cavaco Silva's time as Prime Minister, has been managed by Nova SBE and the Catholic University of Portugal to support top-performing students. In addition to increasing the existing merit-based awards, Nova SBE is launching this new bursary to promote social mobility and equal opportunities through education, a cause long advocated by the former head of state.

Governor of the Bank of Portugal participates in new doctoral programme at the Faculty of Economics of Coimbra

The Governor of the Bank of Portugal takes part in the launch of a new PhD programme at the University of Coimbra's Faculty of Economics.

Diário As Beiras7 Oct

Surgeon admitted to UMinho requests support to leave Gaza

An orthopedic surgeon in the Gaza Strip was admitted to the Master's program in Biomedicine at the University of Minho in May. The educational institution has appealed to Portuguese diplomacy to help him leave Gaza.

Nuno Severiano Teixeira is the new rector of the Autonomous University of Lisbon

Nuno Severiano Teixeira, a full professor at the Autonomous University of Lisbon, has been the new rector of the higher education institution since Friday, October 2, succeeding José Manuel Amado da Silva, the UAL announced. In a statement, Severiano Teixeira expressed enthusiasm and a sense of responsibility, emphasizing his commitment to honoring the institution's history while looking toward future challenges. He advocates for a university that both transmits and produces knowledge, valuing it as a public good. Severiano Teixeira, 68, previously served as a professor and vice-rector at the New University of Lisbon and as a visiting professor at Georgetown, UC Berkeley, and the European University Institute. His background includes founding the Portuguese Institute of International Relations and publishing works on military history, international relations, and European integration. He also served as Minister of Internal Administration and Minister of Defence, and is currently a member of the Council of State.

Election to the Statutory Assembly of the University of Lisbon

Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa25 Sept

Évora to create €1 million aeronautics and aerospace centre

The University of Évora is to invest around €1 million in a new Aeronautics and Aerospace Centre at the city’s municipal aerodrome, bringing university teaching and research closer to one The post Évora to create €1 million aeronautics and aerospace centre appeared first on Portugal Resident.

NOVA Rector contests Board of Trustees' decision

The Rector regrets that the Board took a position before the final ruling of the Lisbon Administrative Court and will use “all legal means” to suspend the effects of the decision.

Board of Trustees of the Universidade Nova Foundation decides not to ratify the rector's election

The Board of Trustees also stated that it hopes this difficult moment will be quickly overcome and that normality will soon return to the Universidade Nova de Lisboa.

Board of Trustees of the Universidade Nova Foundation decides not to ratify the rector's election

Researcher Paulo Pereira was re-elected on May 13th with 15 votes, more than in the election held last year, which was contested, dragging the process out until now.

Board of Trustees of the Nova University of Lisbon confirms refusal to ratify Rector's election

After hearing the interested parties, the final deliberation pointed out several irregularities in the election of Paulo Pereira as rector, including failure to meet notice deadlines, the exclusion of duly admitted candidates from the ballot papers, and the failure to reopen the application period following successive meetings without a quorum.

Nova University Board of Trustees refuses to ratify the election of rector Paulo Pereira

They consider that there were illegalities from the beginning of the process. Paulo Pereira promises to use “all legal means at his disposal to suspend the effects of the decision” until the court makes a ruling.