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Borba Tex Project: Grape Waste Transformed into Bio-Paste for Fashion and Design
4 Nov 2024 News
Lusófona University is at the forefront of sustainable innovation with a project focused on creating a bio-paste from wine production waste. This solution was developed by a team of researchers and lecturers from the University, in collaboration with the Municipality of Borba and the Borba Winery. The project was presented at the III Symposium on Fashion and the Textile and Clothing Industry (ITV), organised by the University, and has already attracted interest in both national and international markets.
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14th Seminar on Groundwater
From 4 to 6 Dez 2024 Event
The 14th Seminar on Groundwater, organised by the Portuguese Association of Water Resources, will take place at the Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre, and marks three decades of progress in the management, preservation, and quality of groundwater. The event revisits essential topics addressed since the first seminar, held in 1993, including the current situation of water resources and the challenges posed by urbanisation, industrial expansion, and climate change. New solutions will be discussed, such as strategies for the sustainable storage and capture of groundwater, as well as initiatives aimed at environmental protection and the effective management of water resources.
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FL_Fashion Sustainability International Conference
From 28 to 30 Nov 2024 Event
The FL | Fashion Sustainability – International Conference is an international event dedicated to sustainability in Fashion and related fields. In this 2nd edition, Lusófona University, in partnership with the Politecnico di Milano – POLIMI, is organising a meeting space for Industry, Business, and Academia, open to various approaches and the exchange of experiences and knowledge.
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Prevention of the Theatre of Life
20 nov 2024 Evento
The event, organised by Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre in partnership with various entities, brings together specialists from different sectors to discuss new realities, challenges, and best practices in the context of prevention. This seminar offers a space for reflection on the future of prevention and its positive impact on community life.
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Marketing: Challenges of Sustainability in Communication
17 Oct 2024 Event
What does Sustainability mean in Marketing and Communication for Companies? How can we align our strategies with sustainable development guidelines while ensuring the digital transformation of our brands? In various areas of marketing, intense competition and the need to capture the attention of potential customers often lead to practices that contradict the principles of sustainability.
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ULusófona Debates Work, Education and Innovation in a Post-Covid-19 World
9 Jul 2024 News
TAKE 2024 Conference reflected on the challenges and opportunities in the post-pandemic scenario.
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Documentary Debate on Food Change
25 Jun 2024 News
The documentary “Meat: The Unsustainable Footprint”, shown at Lusófona University, addresses the urgency of a plant-based diet.
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Ugly Fruits NOT Conference Cycle!
25 Jun 2024 News
The latest edition of the "Ugly Fruits NOT!" event brought together experts and professionals from the food sector to discuss and promote practices focused on combating food waste in Portugal.
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Jornadas da Sustentabilidade 2024
5 Jun 2024 Event
To celebrate World Environment Day, June 5th, the Eco-Schools FE - Faculty of Engineering coordination and the BioRG research group are pleased to invite all students, staff and teachers to participate in the Sustainability Days 2024 .
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The Impact of Air Quality During Sleep
Jun 5, 2024 Event
In this webinar, part of the ECO-Webinars promoted by the Faculty of Engineering, we will explore how air quality affects our health while we sleep. Air quality can influence sleep quality and overall well-being, and we will discuss how pollutants and allergens can interfere with our nighttime breathing.
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Lecture on Green Energies Involves Academic Community at ULusófona
5 Jun 2024 Event
As part of the Sustainability Days, Lusófona University promoted an awareness-raising action focused on energy saving, organized by the Eco-Schools coordination. The lecture, open to the entire academic community, had as its central theme "Green Hydrogen, a matter -raw material and energy vector for sustainability".
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Lecture on the Application of Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Sensors
5 Jun 2024 Event
On June 5th, as part of the Sustainability Conference, Lusófona University hosted a lecture by Professor João Canto, director of the Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, on the application of low-cost sensors in monitoring air quality and thermal comfort parameters. At the invitation of the Eco-Schools program coordinator, Professor Canto shared valuable insights into the effectiveness of commercial sensors in measuring suspended particles (PM10, PM2.5) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
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ULusófona highlights Monitoring of Nitrogen Compounds and Aquatic Resources
5 Jun 2024 Event
As part of the Sustainability Conference, Lusófona University hosted a lecture by Dr. Gabriela Almeida, who addressed crucial issues related to the monitoring of nitrogen compounds and the sustainable management of aquatic resources. Dr. Gabriela Almeida, Associate Professor at Egas Moniz School of Health and Sciences, Researcher at UCIBIO-i4HB and CEO of Nitrogen Sensing Solutions, shared her experience and knowledge in the field of water quality and treatment with the academic community.
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Eco-Webinars: Environment & Sustainability | 4th Edition
From 23 May to 5 Jun 2024 Event
Until June, the Faculty of Engineering of ULusófona is promoting a sustainable discussion. As part of the Eco-Schools action program of the Faculty of Engineering, of the Lusófona University, several online actions will be carried out on the theme “Environment & Sustainability” , during the months of May and June.
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On Wednesdays in Lusófona: Sustainability in Tourism
04 Jun 2024 News
As part of the Lecture Series "On Wednesdays in Lusófona", another session took place with the central theme "Slow Tourism and Sustainable Development".
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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Conflict Management
May 31, 2024 Event
The Seminar helped to identify the emotions of users within the scope of Social Service activities.
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The Environmental Ambition of Vinci Energies Portugal
29 May 2024 Event
This webinar, integrated in the ECO-Webinars promoted by the Faculty of Engineering, focuses on presenting and discussing Vinci Energies' initiatives and strategies to promote sustainability and environmental protection. Through presentations and debates, the company shares its goals and projects aimed at reducing environmental impact and implementing innovative ecological practices in the energy sector.
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Maritime Transport Towards Sustainability
29 May 2024 Event
The seminar encouraged experts and researchers to reflect on maritime transport and sustainable development. It was discovered how this sector has evolved in recent years to achieve the sustainable development goals proposed by the United Nations.
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1st International Conference on Design: Design for Social Impact
29 May 2024 Event
The 1st International Conference on Design for Social Impact [D4Si] aimed to be a space for reflection on design for society. The global transformations that have occurred in recent years have called on design to take on the role of an agent of change in contemporary concerns, such as climate change, ecology, immigration, terrorism, poverty, population aging and post-pandemic repercussions.
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How to Make an Event More Sustainable?
27 May 2024 Event
In this webinar, part of the ECO-Webinars promoted by the Faculty of Engineering, Joana Bastos, Consultant Specialized in Environment and Sustainability at Ponto Verde Serviços, will share strategies and practices to make events more environmentally friendly. The lecture will cover valuable tips for organizing events with less environmental impact and promoting sustainability.
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Large Animal Rescue
25 May 2024 Webinar
The event, packed with knowledge about the urgency of rescuing large animals, addressed several crucial topics. General concepts and concerns in emergencies and animal rescue were discussed, highlighting the importance of these procedures. Preparing for emergencies and disasters was analyzed, focusing on the command, management and control systems for incidents specific to situations involving animals.
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Sustainability at Arcadis
May 23, 2024 Webinar
Until June, the Faculty of Engineering of the Lusófona University promoted the discussion on sustainability. As part of the Eco-Schools action program of the Faculty of Engineering, of the Lusófona University, several online actions were carried out on the theme “Environment & Sustainability ”, throughout the months of May and June.
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ERASMUS Project Ugly Fruits NOT!
22 May 2024 Event
As part of the dissemination of the results of the ERASMUS Project Ugly Fruits NOT! (ERASMUS Project 2021-2-PL01-KA220-VET-000050880), the dissemination event (MULTIPLIER EVENT) “Presentation of digital tools in the fight against food waste” was held on May 22nd, aiming to publicize the materials produced and the digital platform that can be used as a dissemination and training tool.
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Social Service and the Challenges of Intervention
22 May 2024 Event
The Social Service and Intervention Challenges Seminar proposed a reflection on the challenges and opportunities of Social Service in contemporary times, with a special focus on social intervention. The event brought together Social Workers involved in the promotion of Human Rights, the fight against poverty, the search for equality and the fight against discrimination.
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Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
21 May 2024 Event
Within the scope of the curricular unit "Intervention in the Area of Interculturality" of the Degree in Social Work, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was celebrated.
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Biomedical Engineering and the Evolution of the Quality of Health Services
From 16 to 17 May 2024 Event
On display from April 15th to May 17th, the creation of this poster aims to highlight and raise awareness of the fundamental role of Biomedical Engineering in the evolution of the quality of health services, in the average life expectancy of Portuguese people and in the National Health System over the last fifty years, making an essential point of comparison with the pre-April 25th scenario.
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IX Jornadas em Exercise e Saúde
16 May 2024 Event
The event will be attended by Professors and Researchers from other higher education institutions, as well as the participation of journalists and highly-deserving students who will present topics related to the impact that a healthy lifestyle has on different health indicators. in different populations.
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II Congress of Healthy Learning and Work Environments
16 May 2024 Event
The annual results of the Portuguese Laboratory of Healthy Work Environments were presented and discussed, with a special focus on the analysis of the specificities of the different generations. We had national and international speakers and thematic panels.
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Discoveries and Perspectives at the Junction of Physical Activity and Well-Being
16 May 2024 News
The 9th Conference on Exercise and Health of the Lusófona University - Porto University Center, focused on the scientific area of Sport, bringing together specialists, professors, researchers, journalists and students to discuss relevant topics on physical exercise and its relationship with health.
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Slow Tourism and sustainable development. The Future is Slow!
15 May 2024 Event
Throughout the academic year, Specialists from the various Organic Units of the Lusófona University will be invited to give an open class to students from non-higher education, higher education and civil society, whose themes should be relevant to the community.
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ULusófona Promotes Dialogue on the Amazon and Sustainability
7 May 2024 News
The round table "Amazon: Sustainability, Innovation and Society" brought together experts and students to discuss and propose solutions to contemporary environmental challenges affecting the Amazon region and the world, as well as the importance of global cooperation.
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The Biological Cycle of Nitrogen
24 Apr 2024 Event
Throughout the academic year, Specialists from the various Organic Units of the Lusófona University will be invited to give an open class to students from non-higher education, higher education and civil society, whose themes should be relevant to the community.
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Without Masks - Enhance Your Self-Knowledge
22 Apr 2024 Event
The Postgraduate Course in Talent Management 4.0 promotes discussions on Talent Management in the Digital Age. The world is increasingly digital, requiring greater self-knowledge and more frequent use of our distinctive skills to build relationships and achieve results. The 4th discussion entitled "Without masks - enhance your self-knowledge", will be held with the presence of Luís Cordeiro.
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The Role of the Nutritionist in Today's Society
Apr 19, 2024 News
The 4th Lusophone Nutrition Conference explored emerging themes in the different areas of the profession, with a special focus on the multifaceted role they currently play.
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ULusófona Celebrates Equality and Empowerment at Film Festival
Apr 19, 2024 News
New edition of Porto Femme - International Film Festival, focused on the theme "Women and Revolutions" within the scope of the 7th Art.
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Fashion Lab 0.0: The Sustainable Fashion Show
Apr 19, 2024 News
The show was a celebration of freedom of expression, innovation and environmental awareness. Each piece told a story, reflecting not only fashion trends but also the values and concerns of contemporary society.
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Warriors of the Cerrado: Women in the Environmental Struggle
Apr 18, 2024 News
The event highlighted environmental resilience and brought crucial debates about the role of women in the most biodiverse biome on the planet.
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50 years of Democracy - Impacts on Health
Apr 18, 2024 Event
Over the last five decades, there have been profound changes in the various Portuguese health systems, which have contributed to the evident improvement of different demographic indicators of our population. In this context, we intend to discuss the contributions provided in Health with a special impact on the areas of education. of ECTS.
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Spectroscopy as a Tool for the Discovery of Bioactive Compounds
Apr 17, 2024 Event
Throughout the academic year, experts from various Organic Units of the Lusófona University were invited to give open classes to students from non-higher education, higher education and civil society, on topics relevant to the community. With this action, we intend to create a space for reflection that prioritizes debate and the development of critical thinking regarding the topics and content addressed.
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Psychology Conferences: From Research to Practice
Apr 11, 2024 News
The main purpose of these conferences was to create a set of activities that would enable students to take a broad approach to psychology, including its different contexts and fields, from research to practice.
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Women And(in) Revolution
10 Apr 2024 Event
The conference aimed to address gender inequality in public and private life.
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Perspectives on a Career in the Area of Water Resources Management
10 Apr 2024 News
The conference brought together young people and professionals for a series of lectures given by teachers from Lisbon institutions and other specialized organizations, highlighting the strategic importance of adequate water management and the career potential in this same sector.
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Academia da Água Lisboa
10 Apr 2024 Event
Lectures on the subject of water resources with the aim of captivating students in this area. The speakers will mainly be teachers from all institutions in Lisbon, as well as other organizations in the area.
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I Psychology Conference: Practices and Applications
From 9 to 10 Apr 2024 Event
The Lusófona University held the first Psychology Conference: Practices and Applications, with the aim of cultivating and encouraging the discussion of emerging themes in different areas of psychology, namely the psychology of justice, clinical and health psychology, and neuropsychology.
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Identify and Develop Talent in the Digital Age
27 Mar 2024 Event
The 3rd discussion, entitled "Identifying and Developing Talent in the Digital Age", was held in the presence of Nuno Simões. Nuno Simões is the Human Capital Director at PwC Portugal, Cape Verde and Angola.
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Job Fair 2024 (Porto)
20 Mar 2024 Event
EVA - Internships and Active Life of the Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center held the Job Fair at the University of Porto, an event that included workshops, lectures and conferences by companies and experts in their respective areas.
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Bem Viver: Shared Future for Transformative Change
19 Mar 2024 Event
As part of the celebrations for World Social Service Day, celebrated on March 19, the Institute of Social Service of the Lusófona University held a reflection event on "Good Living: A Shared Future for Transformative Change". The event was moderated by Nelson Ramalho (SS/FCSEA) and included a musical performance by Tiago Carrasqueira, a final year student of the Bachelor's Degree in Social Service.
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Inclusive Self-Care Fashion Show
17 Mar 2024 Event
The Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Fashion Design and Production from Universidade Lusófona participated in the Selfcare Market Summit Conference, on March 17th, at Cordoaria Nacional. Through the organization of a fashion show, this participation aimed to promote inclusion in fashion world.
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IV Lusophone Nutrition Conference
From 15 to 16 Mar 2024 Event
The Lusophone Nutrition Conference was an academic event that aimed to analyze various emerging themes in the area of nutritional sciences, highlighting the importance of the nutritionist in their most distinct areas of activity.
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Taking Care of Minds: Importance of Mental Health
15 Mar 2024 Event
The interactive webinar discussed the importance of mental health in the university academic environment. With a question and answer format, the event aimed to raise awareness and empower university students to manage their mental health. Participants also had the opportunity to speak.
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AI (ChatGPT) applied to Human Resource Management in GA
13 Mar 2024 Event
The event sought to convey the advantages of using ChatGPT in human resources management in aeronautical management and how this tool can contribute to efficiency, automation and personalized support in the area of Human Resources Management, helping to ensure the safe and efficient operation of effective air operations.
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Organizational Performance - Communication, Leadership and Motivation
11 Mar 20204 Event
On March 11, Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário Lisboa held an online seminar with the aim of highlighting the fundamental role that communication, leadership and motivation play in organizations to obtain good performance from employees.
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Quality, Processes and Organizational Excellence
8 Mar 2024 Event
On March 8th, APQ – Portuguese Association for Quality and Universidade Lusófona held an event to discuss a range of issues related to Quality and Organizational Excellence. The speech by Professor Paulo Sampaio, Vice-President of APQ and professor at the University of Minho, highlighted the importance of Quality in Organizations and how it can be crucial for students and their integration into the world of work.
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IV Edition - Psychology Conference
From 4 to 6 Mar 2024 Event
Since 2021, year after year, the Psychology Conferences - Conference Cycle of the School of Psychology and Life Sciences of the Lusófona University, Lisbon University Center, have been taking place with the aim of reflecting on the different areas of Psychology and raising awareness of the various training courses in the area.
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Candidate Experience in the Digital Age: The Role of Talent Attraction
6 Mar 2024 Event
The Postgraduate Course in Talent Management 4.0 once again promoted discussions to reflect and debate the challenges and opportunities in the Digital Age in the world of Talent Management, as well as its main transformations in People Management.
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Job Fair 2024 (Lisbon)
6 Mar 2024 Event
EVA - Internships and Active Life of the Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center held the Job Fair at the Lusófona University, an event that included workshops, lectures and conferences by companies and experts in their respective areas.
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Seminar on Reflection on the Gravity of Domestic Violence
5 Mar 2024 Event
Domestic violence continues to be a particularly serious social problem in our country and beyond. It is a complex phenomenon, both due to its consequences for victims and their families, and due to the diversity of its causes, which are very difficult to understand, even with the most accurate criminological analysis.
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Psychogerontologia e Saúde Mental Meeting: The Role of Technology
28 Feb 2024 Event
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly present in the healthcare field, including procedures, treatments, research and development, with mental health in the aging process being an exception. The intersection between mental health and AI is a complex phenomenon in constant and rapid evolution.
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1st International AGRRIN Congress - Generating Bodies
From 22 to 23 Feb 2024 Event
The AGRRIN Project - Generating Bodies: from Aggression to Insurgency, Contributions for a Decolonial Pedagogy organized its 1st International Congress, whose theme was “Everyday Racism: from Aggression to Insurgency”, on February 23rd.
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EVA 2024 Journeys
20 Feb 2024 Event
The Lusófona University contributed to the employability of its students with the EVA Conferences of 2024.
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Being a Physical Education Teacher, Challenges and Opportunities
15 Feb 2024 Event
The Open Class addressed topics that had repercussions in the debate on Physical Education and Sport.
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Violent Love
14 Feb 2024 Event
The Violent Love Seminar was attended by professionals specialized in intervening with victims of domestic violence.
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Equality in and Through Sport
24 Jan 2024 Event
The analysis of the theme of equality, in its various facets, was applied to various areas of sport.
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Round Table with Guests from the Human Resources Area
15 Jan 2024 Event
On January 15th, Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center hosted a seminar on Human Resources. Gathered around a round table, the guests and moderators presented and discussed issues related to the past, present and future of Strategic Human Resources Management.
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Talent 4.0: Align and Agile in the Digital Age
10 Jan 2024 Event
The digital world has been experiencing daily economic and social acceleration, affecting not only people's individual habits, but, above all, the way companies relate to their employees. In this event, we invite you to explore and discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies capable of motivating, developing and retaining talent in the Digital Age.
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Eco-Código 2024
23 Jul 2024 News
The Faculty of Engineering of the Lusófona University - Centro Universitário Lisboa, within the scope of the Eco-Schools Program, presented the Eco-Code 2024, encouraging sustainable practices among students and the academic community. The code establishes concrete actions to improve the Environment at the University and Community. . With a focus on ecological attitudes, the project strengthens the environmental responsibility of all participants.
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Composting Project at ULusófona Advances with Innovative Initiatives
12 Jul 2024 News
The composting project at Lusófona University, led by the Eco-Schools Team of the Faculty of Engineering, continues to evolve and gain prominence this year. Continuing the work started in previous years, the composter installed next to the Campus vegetable garden has played a crucial role in the recovery of organic waste generated in large quantities in the canteens. This waste is transformed into nutrient-rich compost, ideal for fertilizing the university's organic garden.
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Research Project in the Organic Garden of the Lusófona University
10 Jul 2024 News
Between March and June, Lusófona University launched a new research project in its Organic Garden, aiming to explore the properties of the soil and the microbial communities present. The research focuses on the isolation of microorganisms from the soil that present antimicrobial activity with the aim of identifying microorganisms that may have the potential to combat pathogens, contributing to advances in the area of biological and pharmaceutical sciences.
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ULusófona Celebrates World Tree Day with Planting and Awareness Action
7 Jul 2024 News
On April 21st, Lusófona University, through its Lusófona Verde initiative, marked World Tree Day with a major planting and restoration campaign on the University Campus. The event, which included the planting of four new trees, had the active participation of the institution's Academic Community.
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Renovation of the Lusófona University's Organic Garden
3 Jul 2024 News
The organic vegetable garden on the Lusófona University Campus, which began in the 2020/2021 academic year, has recently undergone significant recovery, thanks to the commitment and collaboration of students and teachers from the Education and Teaching Council (CEE). This space, which has five flowerbeds, has been a meeting point for the academic community, involved in the care and maintenance of the garden. The initiative is supervised by Professor Elisabete Mauricio, coordinator of the Eco-Schools program.
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ULusófona Launches Innovative Project for the Valorization of Waste from the Canteen
21 Jun 2024 News
Between March and June, Lusófona University began a pioneering research project that aims to make use of the organic waste generated in the campus canteens. The main objective of this study is to collect fruit and vegetable peel waste and transform it into -them in extracts with high bioactive value, capable of presenting beneficial properties for human health, such as antioxidant and antimicrobial capacities.
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New Ecopontos of Sociedade Ponto Verde Installed on the ULusófona Campus
12 Jun 2024 News
Following the training activities promoted in previous years by Sociedade Ponto Verde, Universidade Lusófona has been receiving several indoor recycling points, which are being progressively installed on campus, according to the needs identified by the academic community.
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Presentation of Digital Resources in the Fight Against Food Waste
11 Jun 2024 News
As part of the dissemination of the results of the ERASMUS Project Ugly Fruits NOT!, the dissemination event (MULTIPLIER EVENT) “Presentation of digital tools to combat food waste” was held on 22nd May. The aim was to publicise the materials produced and the digital platform that can be used as a dissemination and training tool. This platform features interactive content and stories with a view to reducing food waste.
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New Sustainable Measures Implemented at ULusófona
10 Jun 2024 News
Lusófona University has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by introducing new measures in the campus canteens and laboratories, focused on preserving water resources and reducing the use of plastic. These initiatives aim not only to reduce the consumption of drinking water, but also to raise awareness in the academic community about the importance of saving natural resources.
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Collection and Analysis Confirm Water Quality on the ULusófona Campus
01 Jun 2024 News
As part of the Microbiology classes of the Environmental Engineering Degree, a water quality monitoring campaign was carried out at various water supply points on the Lusófona University Campus. The initiative, which was carried out in collaboration with professors Elisabete Maurício, Catarina Rodrigues and Patrícia Branco, also involved the active participation of students from the Eco-Council of the Faculty of Engineering (FE).
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Lusofona University Opens New Horizons in Health Education
24 May 2024 News
Pedagogical innovation in the area of Health Education at Lusófona University has a new chapter, with the introduction of the new Anatomage Virtual Dissection Platforms. Designed to simulate human morphology, anatomy, physiology and pathology, these virtual platforms promise to transform the way how students interact with and learn about the human body.
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Geopercurso no Campus da Universidade Lusófona Estudos Geological Resources
24 May 2024 News
This year, Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering students at Lusófona University had the opportunity to participate in another phase of the Geopercurso on the University Campus. The project, developed within the scope of the General and Applied Geology course, was supported by Professor Anabela Cruces and had as its main objective to study and identify the different types of geological resources present on the Campus and analyze their application.
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Master's Thesis on Sexual Harassment of University Women
20 May 2024 Documentary
Ana Neves has delved deep into the heart of harassment, seeking to understand its roots and impacts, but more importantly, to identify effective strategies to combat it. Her research is not just a quest for academic knowledge, but also a mission staff to bring visibility to the problem and promote tangible change.
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Documentary Meat - The Unsustainable Footprint
10 May 2024 Documentary
"Meat: The Unsustainable Footprint" is the first Portuguese documentary to address the urgency of changing the eating habits of the world's population, prioritizing a plant-based diet (vegetable origin) over one based on animal protein.
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Project Against Racism and Inequality Receives Fazer+ Award
4 Mar 2024 Conversations About...
Lusófona Education has launched the 4th edition of "FAZER +: Science and Innovation Support Program", with the aim of supporting and rewarding activities and projects that strengthen the research and innovation capacity in Lusófona Education establishments.
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Love, Health and Emotion with Tânia Gaspar
15 Feb 2024 Podcast
The path of the field of Psychology in recognizing the feeling of love in the most diverse areas.
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The Search for Equality in Sport was the Target of Reflection
13 Feb 2024 News
The symposium addressed the issue of gender equality in sport from different perspectives, with the participation of athletes, coaches, referees, managers, university professors and mayors.
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Forte de Paimogo Exhibition
16 Jan 2024 Exposure
This exhibition showcases the research work that has been carried out in terms of historical research into the site, the construction materials used, as well as the intangible heritage, bringing the memories and experiences of the population to Fort Paimogo.
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ULusófona Participates in 3 Horizon Europe Projects and Conquers 4 COST
25 Jul 2024 Project
The Lusófona University has recently stood out on the international scene by obtaining approval for several significant projects in European research and development programs, namely Horizon Europe and COST – European Cooperation in Science and Technology.
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ULusófona Promotes Mental Health and Well-Being of the Educational Community
9 Jul 2024 Project
The SPIC Project – Psychology, Innovation and Knowledge Service, aims to foster the psychological well-being and skills of the Educational Community, extending this mission to the network of social and organizational partners. Through psychological intervention activities, promotion of health, training and research, we seek to create a healthier and more balanced academic and professional environment.
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Environmental Engineering Students Analyze Air Quality in Portugal
May 30, 2024 Project
Within the scope of the Air Quality Management Curricular Unit, of the Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering (FE) of the Lusófona University, students developed projects that involve in-depth research, critical analysis and treatment of real data on the air quality. These works aim not only to understand the current situation of air quality in Portugal, but also to disseminate scientific information relevant to society.
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Projeto MentHA - Improving the Mental Health of the Elderly
27 May 2024 Project
The MentHA Project - Mental Health and Aging, is a collaborative and innovative initiative that over the last few years has sought to improve the well-being and quality of life of adults with chronic mental illness and their caregivers (formal and informal), in different contexts across Portugal.
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ULusófona Initiates Project to Improve Air Quality and Thermal Comfort
25 May 2024 Project
The Lusófona University – Lisbon University Center has launched an innovative project, called BuildingAdap, focused on the analysis and adaptation of university buildings to climate change. This pioneering initiative aims to improve the environmental comfort of occupants, taking into account current climate conditions and future forecasts.
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Students from the Lusófona University Carry Out Technical Exit to the Lousal Mine
May 18, 2024 News
For the second year running, students from the Faculty of Engineering and Eco-Schools Council of the Lusófona University took part in a technical outing to the historic Lousal Mine, under the guidance of Professor Anabela Cruces. This visit, which has already become a tradition on the course, allowed students to explore the old mining facilities and visit the Centro de Ciência Viva, located on the same site.
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The Biological Benefits of Centauri Honey
11 Mar 2024 Investigation
Within the scope of the Research Center for Biosciences & Health Technologies (CBIOS) of the Lusófona University, Professor Patrícia Rijo was responsible for supervising the research on the chemical composition and biological properties of Centauri honey as part of a doctoral project.
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ULusófona Participates in World Physical Activity Day in Lisbon
6 Apr 2024 Initiative
The Center for Research in Sport, Physical Education, Exercise and Health (CIDEFES), led by Marlene Silva, Ana Paulo, Sara Pereira, Diogo Teixeira and Hugo Pereira, together with students from Lusófona University, stood out in the celebration of World Physical Activity Day, which took place on April 6, 2024. The event, organized by the Lisbon City Council, attracted more than 8,000 people, making it a memorable spectacle.
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Intervention in the Dissuasion of Drug Addiction
29 Feb 2024 News
This session took place within the scope of the Psychology Conference Cycle, in which topics such as Law No. 30/2000, of 29/11, which decriminalized drug use, committees that help drug addicts and intervention models were addressed.
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Eco-Schools Behavioral Survey 2024
22 Feb 2024 Project
The Faculty of Engineering of the Lusófona University has won, for the 3rd time, the Eco-Schools Green Flag for its work in the area of environmental protection and sustainability, involving the entire academic community.
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Advances in Exercise Science, Health and Obesity Prevention
19 Feb 2024 Interview
CIDEFES - Research Center for Sport, Physical Education, Exercise and Health, hosted the scientific conference with Professor Peter Katzmarzyk and Professor José Maia, experts in the field of physical activity science and public health.
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Faculty of Engineering Visits Corno do Bico Natural Reserve
18 Jan 2024 Initiative
Students from the Faculty of Engineering (FE) of the Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center, accompanied by Professor Ana Roís, made a field trip to the Corno do Bico Nature Reserve, located in the municipality of Paredes de Coura. The visit was organized within the scope of the disciplines of Botany and Zoology, in the context of the FE Eco-Schools program, with the aim of deepening knowledge about ecological diversity and sustainability.
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ULusófona Highlighted in Research Ranking
12 Jan 2024 News
Researcher Patrícia Rijo, from CBIOS (Center for Research in Biosciences and Health Technologies), is once again part of the "World's Top 2% Scientists" list, the ranking of the most cited scientists worldwide in 2023.
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Awakening Solidarity and Sustainability
9 Jan 2024 News
The Lusófona University - Lisbon University Center promotes initiatives that aim to reduce environmental impact and assist the development of a circular economy, which are an essential pillar in this journey. The continuous development of regular solidarity and sustainable activities throughout the year is crucial to consolidate values and promote social awareness.
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EP40 - A New World: Now I'm a University Student! with Tânia Gaspar and Maria Guiumar
5 Jan 2024 Podcast
In this episode, we dive a little into university life, covering everything from the initial challenges to practical strategies for managing your schedule without compromising your personal life.
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Training Actions and Workshops
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Course in Sustainable Audiovisual Production Management - Green Consultants
Course
This course equips professionals from the audiovisual sector to implement sustainable practices, promoting environmental management in film productions. Based on the model of Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart, the course prepares for the green transformation of the industry.
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Postgraduate in Preventive Recovery and Corporate Sustainability
Postgraduate
The course offers a theoretical and practical foundation in corporate recovery and restructuring, with an emphasis on economic-financial analysis, sustainability, and restructuring measures. Delivered by specialists, it is aimed at professionals in the sector.
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Postgraduate in Innovation and Corporate Sustainability
Postgraduate
The Postgraduate Course in Innovation and Corporate Sustainability equips professionals to integrate Circular Economy and Sustainability into business management, promoting innovation and competitiveness. Delivered through e-learning, the course focuses on sustainable practices.
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Postgraduate in Sustainable Healthcare Management
Postgraduate
The Postgraduate Course in Sustainable Healthcare Management explores current trends and practices, promoting technical and ethical skills in management, quality, and well-being. Offered in a part-time format, it is aimed at managers and professionals in the healthcare and integrated care sectors.
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Postgraduate in Waste Management Sustainability - Specialisation in Biowaste
Postgraduate
The Postgraduate Course in Waste Management Sustainability, specialising in Biowaste, equips professionals for the challenges of PERSU 2030, with techniques for the valorisation and optimisation of collection systems, taught by specialists.
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The Role of the Social Worker in the Inclusion of Intellectual Disabilities
7 nov 2024 Evento
The event aims to deepen knowledge about the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities, addressing the role of the social worker in this process. Dr Ana Costa will present APPACDM's responses to the needs of this population, the interventions of the social worker, and the main challenges faced in the practice of Social Work.
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ULusófona Students and Professors Visit Drainage Works in Lisbon
25 Oct 2024 News
On the 25th of October 2024, a group of students and lecturers from the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the Lusófona University - University Centre, undertook a technical visit to the construction site of the General Drainage Plan for Lisbon. The activity aimed to provide students with a practical experience that complements the theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom.
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Senior School 2024/25
7 Oct 2024 Training
The Senior School is a project aimed at promoting learning, leisure activities, and health and well-being through a varied offering of courses and practices in the areas of History, Culture, Society, Development, and Well-being. The modules encompass cross-cutting issues that have shaped today's society and foreshadow the challenges of the near future.
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ULusófona Joins Stanford University's Short Course Catalogue
8 set 2024 Notícia
This 1-day face-to-face short course presents structural health monitoring (SHM) applied to bridges and special civil structures in the context of a pattern recognition paradigm with practical experiences.
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Postgraduate in Water Wise Technologies
Postgraduate
The Water Wise Technologies Postgraduate Program is an innovative and intensive program focused on the application of advanced solutions for water management. This course aims to equip students with specialized knowledge to address water challenges at three scales: agriculture, urban environments and river basins. Using cutting-edge technologies such as AI, digitalization, modeling and Earth observation systems, the program promotes sustainable practices in the use and management of water resources.
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Erasmus+ Intensive Course Promotes Global Citizenship and Interculturality
26 Jul 2024 News
The course, taught in English, aimed to create a space for reflective learning that integrates theory and action. During the five days, participants were able to explore themes of global citizenship, interculturality and mediation through lectures, workshops, debates and practical activities.
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Conversations about Parasites in Sushi: Awareness and Prevention
7 Jun 2024 Workshop
The Workshop sought to raise awareness among our students and sushi handlers of the importance of recognizing the danger that the presence of parasites in raw fish poses to consumers.
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Retrospective of the Sustainability Days at ULusófona
Jun 5, 2024 News
On World Environment Day, June 5th, the Faculty of Engineering held the Sustainability Days 2024. The event included a series of interactive workshops and lectures, with the participation of professors and researchers, both internal and external to the institution.
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Lecture on the Application of Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Sensors
Jun 5, 2024 Lecture
On June 5th, as part of the Sustainability Conference, Lusófona University hosted a lecture by Professor João Canto, director of the Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, on the application of low-cost sensors in monitoring air quality and thermal comfort parameters. At the invitation of the Eco-Schools program coordinator, Professor Canto shared valuable insights into the effectiveness of commercial sensors in measuring suspended particles (PM10, PM2.5) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Workshop at ULusófona Simplifies Recycling and Promotes Environmental Awareness
Jun 5, 2024 Workshop
On June 5, 2024, Lusófona University hosted the workshop "Simplifying Recycling: Practices for Waste Separation", an initiative integrated in the Sustainability Days. The action, led by Professor Joana Lage, aimed to involve the academic community in promoting more effective and enlightening recycling practices.
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Bioplastics in a Sustainable World
9 May 2024 Workshop
The main objective of this workshop will be to share the main barriers and recommendations to promote the production and commercialization of bioplastics. It will also involve the co-production of solutions with key stakeholders and the development of an action plan.
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Digital Citizenship in Lusophone Countries
26 Feb 2024 Workshop
Digital citizenship in Portuguese-speaking countries aimed to ensure that citizens acquired skills that enabled them to participate actively in society. This included equitable access to technology, the ability to use the internet safely and responsibly, and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that the digital age has presented.
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Participation in International Projects
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Lusófona University in the Spotlight with Sustainable Protein Food Project
2024 Project
Another significant achievement from CBIOS, which is part of the consortium now funded by the CYTED network, the Ibero-American Science and Technology Program for Development, with the project "Network of Sustainable Regional Protein-Rich Foods".
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E-NOSE Project
2024 Project
The E-NOSE Project (Acquisition and Modification of Hierarchically Structured Nanostructured Active Oxides for Advanced Gas Biological Sensors) aims primarily to develop next-generation gas sensors. Utilising advanced nanotechnology, these devices, known as "Electronic Noses", are designed to be highly sensitive and rapid, capable of detecting a wide range of chemical compounds.
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Erasmus+ Project ArleKinPro
2024 to 2026 Project
The ARLEKIN_PRO project is an initiative of the Erasmus+ programme aimed at developing a European professional certification for level 5 mediators, using micro-credits and a “Short Study Track” format. The main objective is to provide comprehensive training that includes online courses, immersion in European mediation organisations, and the development of a professional project.
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Erasmus+ Consortium “Citizenship, Interculturality and Mediation”
2024 to 2027 Project
This initiative, promoted by the Erasmus+ programme, aims to create a space for reflective learning that integrates theory and practice. Participants have the opportunity to explore themes such as global citizenship, interculturality, and mediation through lectures, workshops, debates, and practical activities.
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Erasmus+ Consortium “Right to the City”
2021 to 2027 Project
The Erasmus+ consortium “Right to the City” aims to promote a critical approach to reflection and intervention in urban areas through mobility opportunities. Applications are open for “outgoing” mobilities within EU Member States.
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Erasmus+ Project “UPEC - European Popular University for the Production of Intervention Cases in Mediation”
2022 to 2024 Project
The UPEC (European Popular University for the Production of Intervention Cases in Mediation) project is an initiative funded by the Erasmus+ programme that aims to develop and provide an educational package focused on training social mediators. The main objective of the project is to empower trainers, managers of mediation organisations, and mediators in general, by offering educational materials that address the mediator's role in diverse contexts.
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Erasmus+ Project “CreEA.MEM - Organising European Social Mediation for Training Social Mediators”
2021 to 2023 Project
The Erasmus+ project “CreEA.MEM - Organising European Social Mediation for Training Social Mediators” aims to promote the effective organisation of training in social mediation. The objective is to develop a digital platform and a network of European organisations working in social mediation, which can offer training opportunities, share best practices, and foster collaboration between mediators and trainers across Europe.
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Erasmus+ Project "Tours d'Europe des Médiateurs Sociaux”
2018 to 2019 Project
This project proposes the learning of the Social Mediator profession through immersion in different mediation contexts for social inclusion. It is a framework that calls for a "Research, Action, and Training" methodology, particularly mobilizing experiential, reflective, and self-training dimensions.
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School Mediation Educational Project
2023 to 2025 Project
This project aims to develop skills, cultivate positive habits, reaffirm values, and implement good practices that promote a new culture in addressing conflicts and managing interpersonal relationships in the school environment. Through structured activities, it seeks to create a space where students, educators, and the school community can interact constructively, promoting a climate of respect and collaboration.
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Being+Free’ project
2021 to 2023 Project Partnership with ADICE (Associação para o Desenvolvimento Integrado da Cidade de Ermesinde)
The project proposes the creation of a Specialized Support Office for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence. This space will aim to provide psychological, legal, and social support, as well as develop a resource guide to assist victims in their recovery. It also aims to promote awareness-raising actions directed at particularly vulnerable groups, fostering empowerment and autonomy of the target audience. Additionally, other innovative activities will be implemented in this area, aiming to prevent and combat violence and promote equality.
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Intercultural Mediation Project - Gaia
2021 to 2022 Project Partnership with the Municipality of Gaia
The project aims to empower and scientifically monitor the Mediators Team. This process aims to strengthen mediators' skills, promoting interculturality and social inclusion. Through specific training and continuous support, it seeks to ensure the effectiveness of mediation in municipal contexts, fostering an environment of respect and understanding between different cultures.
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Intercultural Mediation Project - Gondomar
2021 to 2022 Project Partnership with the Municipality of Gondomar
This project promotes intercultural dialogue and social inclusion through mediation. It seeks to facilitate communication between different cultural communities in the municipality of Gondomar, fostering mutual understanding and respect. Through training and awareness-raising activities, the project aims to empower mediators and promote best practices in conflict resolution.
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Conflict Mediation Intervention Project in School Context
2020 to 2022 Project Partnership with the Municipality of Gondomar
To prevent conflicts, indiscipline, and school violence, promoting a safer and more inclusive educational environment. It also aims to encourage the interest of the educational community, especially students, in conflict resolution, justice, and peace, fostering civic coexistence. Additionally, the project seeks to enhance a better culture and social climate in the school, contributing to the development of social and emotional skills.
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(Re)Drawing Affections Project
2019 to 2022 Project Partnership with ADICE (Association for Integrated Development of the City of Ermesinde)
To encourage and engage society in the debate about the importance of eliminating and/or minimizing gender inequalities from childhood to adolescence. This educational process will be developed in the school context, extending to the family and social contexts as well. Through awareness-raising and training actions, it aims to promote a culture of equality and respect, empowering new generations to build a fairer society.
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Intercultural Mediation Project - Porto
2018 to 2019 Project Partnership with the Municipality of Porto
The project aims to empower and scientifically monitor the Mediators Team. This process aims to strengthen mediators' skills, promoting interculturality and social inclusion. Through specific training and continuous support, it seeks to ensure the effectiveness of mediation in municipal contexts, fostering an environment of respect and understanding between different cultures.
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Conflict Mediation in Schools: For Civic Coexistence
2017 to 2018 Project Partnership with the Municipality of Porto
To prevent conflicts, indiscipline, and school violence, promoting a safer and more inclusive educational environment. It also aims to encourage the interest of the educational community, especially students, in conflict resolution, justice, and peace, fostering civic coexistence. Additionally, the project seeks to enhance a better culture and social climate in the school, contributing to the development of social and emotional skills.
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Lusófona University Lecturer Attends International Conference in Brazil
From 28 to 30 August 2024 News
Professor Carina Almeida, lecturer for the Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Environmental Engineering - Lisbon University Centre - Lusófona University, attended the 21st SILUBESA - Luso-Brazilian Symposium on Sanitary and Environmental Engineering, which took place in Recife (Brazil) from 28th to 30th August, as an invited speaker on the panel "Water reuse as a strategy for more efficient water management: From theory to practice".
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Aqua Synapse Impact of Deuterium-Poor Water on Health
10 Jul 2024 News
Professor Sergiy Lyubchyk, a professor at Lusófona University, coordinates an international project on the benefits of deuterium-poor water.
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ULusófona Participates in the 9th International Congress at the House of Sciences in Aveiro
From 8 to 10 Jul 2024 News
Between July 8th and 10th, 2024, Lusófona University was present at the IX International Congress, held at Casa das Ciências in Aveiro, with the active participation of the Eco-Schools coordination of the Faculty of Engineering (FE). This The congress, which brings together experts and educators dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmental innovation, served as a platform for publicizing the activities carried out by the university in the area of environmental education.
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Bioplastics: Challenges and Strategies for a Sustainable Economy
9 May 2024 News
The Workshop's main objective was to address the challenges and promote the viability of bioplastics, focusing on sharing current barriers and co-producing strategies for the effective commercialization of bioplastics, which are fundamental for the transition to a circular and sustainable economy.
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ULusófona Participates in the 1st International Conference FEE - EcoCampus
Apr 26, 2024 News
Lusófona University participated in the 1st FEE - EcoCampus International Conference, which took place on April 26, 2024 at the Lisbon School of Education (ESELx). The institution was represented by the Eco-Schools project of the Faculty of Engineering and by research in Sustainability on Campus, through the presentation of the scientific poster: “Reuse and Valorization of Orange Peel Waste from the School Canteen for the Production of Essential Oil - A Case Study at Lusófona University.”
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Analyzing and Reflecting on Social Policies and Interculturality
8 Mar 2024 Open Class
The Lusófona University - Porto University Center, promoted another open class with the aim of analyzing and reflecting on social policies and interculturality, with an emphasis on the challenges of social intervention in Portugal.
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ULusófona Highlighted in Research Ranking
12 Jan 2024 News
Researcher Patrícia Rijo, from CBIOS (Center for Research in Biosciences and Health Technologies), is once again part of the "World's Top 2% Scientists" list, the ranking of the most cited scientists worldwide in 2023.
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Promote and Inspire Climate Action Applied to Bridge Adaptation
Article
One of ULusófona's scientific articles was selected by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as a key article in promoting/inspiring climate action within the framework of the United Nations' 13th Sustainable Development Goal: Climate Action.
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EWALD Project: EU Early Warning System for Soil Degradation
Project
The main objective of the project is to develop an innovative framework to provide an Early Warning System and responses to land degradation threatening the EU from its external border, using multi-source and multi-scale Earth Observation data. Land degradation is the world's biggest environmental challenge affecting the environment, agriculture and human well-being. Intensified by natural disasters and desertification, land degradation can pose potential risks and socio-economic stresses at the EU border.
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In the Media
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Hidden Cameras in Accommodation: A Warning for Privacy in Portugal
11 jul 2024 TVI
A specialist from ULusófona highlights the seriousness of non-consensual recordings in hotels and residential centres and how to protect yourself
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Putin and the Strategy of Destruction: A Global Power Play
10 jul 2024 Observador
José Filipe Pinto, lecturer at ULusófona, analyses Putin's intentions regarding the NATO summit and the search for visibility through force
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Risk of mental health problems and burnout is higher in the health area
10 Jul 2024 News Engage Farma
The coordinator of this work, Tânia Gaspar, who leads LABPATS, recalls that the situation had worsened after the pandemic, then stabilized, but has not yet been able to recover to pre-COVID-19 levels.
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Risk of mental health problems and burnout is higher among healthcare workers
9 Jul 2024 Expresso
The study analyzed more than 2,100 healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors and operational assistants, and concluded that the figures “are worrying” and that “urgent action” is needed
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ULusófona Launches European Degree with Ireland, Belgium and Denmark
7 jul 2024 Sapo
Innovative initiative in European Higher Education creates transnational degrees, promoting student mobility and international competitiveness
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Women who tell. Marta Crawford
4 Jul 2024 RTP News
Marta Crawford decided to study Psychology after an extremely traumatic episode in her life: the death of her father. She ended up leaving the theater - and invested in something that is fundamental to her: the clinical side, which structures her life, she says.
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MentHA DIGITAL had the participation of the Nursing Education Area of ESS CVP Lisboa
27 Jun 2024 Portuguese Red Cross School of Health
The Portuguese Red Cross School of Health (ESS CVP Lisboa) has once again collaborated on the MentHA – Mental Health and Aging project, a collaborative and innovative initiative promoted by the Lusófona University dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life of adults with chronic mental illness and their caregivers, both formal and informal. This project is aligned with national policies and the guidelines of the World Health Organization and the European Union aimed at the mental health of the elderly.
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INOVA showcased biowaste project in Lisbon
24 Jun 2024 Diário de Coimbra
The bio-waste management project in Cantanhede was presented at the 14th National Waste Management Meeting, which took place at the Lusófona University, in Lisbon, under the theme “Waste Management: Challenges, Solutions and Experiences”.
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Lusófona participates in the FUTOURWORK Project to promote well-being and better working conditions in Tourism and Hospitality
Jun 22, 2024 Jornal Publituris
The Lusófona University, represented by researchers Tânia Gaspar from Hei-LAB: digital Human Environment Interaction Lab, and Mafalda Patuleia from Intrepid Lab|CETRAD, participates in the FUTOURWORK project – Improving Tourism and Hospitality Worker Well-Being Through Social Dialogue, within the scope of the Horizon CL2 Program, formed by a consortium of several European countries.
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“We are not willing to pay one more euro for waste”
21 Jun 2024 magazine environment
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"This speech by Putin is yet another fallacy"
Jun 14, 2024 Observer
José Filipe Pinto argues that the peace plan proposed by Putin is an attempt to demand the impossible. The political scientist says that the international community has little capacity to act in the Middle East.
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Learn about the Program of the XIV National Meeting on Waste Management
12 Jun 2024 magazine environment
Presenting the challenges, solutions and experiences of the urban waste sector is the proposal of the XIV National Meeting on Waste Management, organized by APEMETA, in partnership with ESGRA – Association for Waste Management and Lusófona University, who, on June 20th, will receive the Secretary of State for the Environment. Emídio Sousa will set the tone for the beginning of the work in the Opening Session.
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"We are unlikely to have peace in the short term in Gaza"
12 Jun 2024 Observer
José Filipe Pinto talks about the efforts to reach an agreement between Hamas and Israel, but stresses that the goal is to annihilate the enemy. He explains that, even with international pressure, it will be difficult to achieve peace.
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Younger generations feel less involved at work
2 Jun 2024 Record Europa
Younger generations of workers are the least engaged at work and those aged between 44 and 59 are at the highest risk of mental health problems, according to a study.
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Scientific expedition aboard the Santa Maria Manuela passes through the region
27 May 2024 Aveiro Mag
The sailboat Santa Maria Manuela will host the scientific expedition “One Health”, which starts on June 7th with a series of conferences on environmental sustainability at the Lusófona University - Centro Universitário Lisboa.
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Investigator calls for more literacy regarding harassment at work
16 May 2024 Saúde Mais
The coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory for Healthy Work Environments (LABPATS) today defended the need for greater literacy in relation to harassment in the workplace, recalling that it is a problem that affects almost one in five workers.
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One in five professionals is the target of harassment at work
16 May 2024 Expresso
Workers aged between 39 and 64 are at greatest risk in terms of mental health, according to a study carried out by the Portuguese Laboratory for Healthy Work Environments and released this Thursday. Symptoms of 'burnout' threaten almost 80% of workers.
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Researcher calls for more literacy regarding harassment at work
16 May 2024 Diary News
The coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory for Healthy Work Environments (LABPATS) today defended the need for greater literacy in relation to harassment in the workplace, recalling that it is a problem that affects almost one in five workers.
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Almost 19% of respondents in the study felt threats or other forms of abuse at work
16 May 2024 Public
Almost 19% of respondents in the study felt threats or other forms of abuse at work Study concludes that 48% of workers surveyed present the three symptoms associated with burnout: exhaustion, irritability and sadness. The figures are lower than those of a year ago.
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Younger generations feel less involved at work
16 May 2024 CNN Portugal
Younger generation workers are those who feel least engaged at work and those aged between 44 and 59 are at greatest risk in terms of mental health, according to a study to be released this Thursday.
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Younger generations feel less involved at work
16 May 2024 RTP News
Younger generation workers are those who feel least engaged at work and those aged between 44 and 59 are at greatest risk in terms of mental health, according to a study to be released today.
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Scientists will study underground biodiversity in a cave in the Algarve barrocal
2 May 2024 Observer
The aim was to create useful information for the protection of the cave, as well as a framework for its future ecological assessment, ensuring its sustainability.
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Scientists will study biodiversity in a cave in the Algarve barrocal
2 May 2024 Jornal do Algarve
The Gruta do Vale Telheiro, in Loulé, will become a place used by scientists to study underground biodiversity, responsible for the purification of groundwater, starting next Friday, May 3rd.
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Ana Sofia Reboleira, from Caldas da Rainha, coordinates a research project on relevant species in a "world hotspot of subterranean biodiversity"
1 May 2024 Jornal de Leiria
Research awarded second place in the 2023 Belmiro de Azevedo Foundation Prize, focusing on the conservation of the Vale Telheiro Cave, in the Barrocal region of the Algarve, recognised as a "global hotspot of underground biodiversity".
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50 years of April 25th in the environmental area: What is the evolution of water resources management?
From 24 to 26 Apr 2024 Greensavers
From April 24 to 26, Green Savers addressed, with the help of experts, the evolution of some sectors in the environmental area in these 50 years of April 25. Professor Adelino Silva Soares, from Lusófona University, highlighted that “the improper use and occupation of floodplains caused significant damage that could have been minimized if there had been rational use of the territory.”
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Rui Vitória: "I left Portugal at the age of 47 and discovered a completely new world"
22 Apr 2024 Sic Notícias
Portuguese coach says that his experiences in foreign football gave him twice as much knowledge.
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Mónica Jorge defends academic training teaching suited to women's characteristics
22 Apr 2024 Sapo Desporto
Mónica Jorge understands that there are men with the ability to lead a team of women and there are women without that profile, and vice versa, with women being able to coach men's teams.
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ESS CVP Lisboa establishes partnership with the MentHA project
From 16 to 19 Apr 2024 Escola Superior de Saúde
On April 16th and 19th, the Nursing Education Area of ESS CVP Lisboa was present at the CRINABEL institution, in Lisbon, with Professors Graça Moraes Rocha, Inês Bento and Maria Pires, together with 4th year nursing students Joana Arsénio and Maria Santos, to establish a partnership protocol with the MentHA – Mental Health and Ageing project.
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Gender equality, the mirage of sustainable development
5 Apr 2024 Observer
If it were not necessary to impose gender quotas, why would the legislator have determined this? If we want to have women in decision-making positions, this is the effective mechanism.
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Does lime, ginger, honey and clove juice help you lose weight?
Apr 3, 2024 Viral Check
Is it true that drinking lime, ginger, honey and clove juice helps you lose weight?
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Municipality of Lourinhã receives university students for a visit to Forte de Paimogo
27 Mar 2024 RCL 99FM
On March 21st, the municipality of Lourinhã welcomed undergraduate and master's degree students in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering from the Lusófona University for a visit to Forte de Paimogo.
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XIV National Meeting on Waste Management: Challenges, Solutions and Experiences
25 Mar 2024 Smart Cities
On June 20th, the XIV National Meeting on Waste Management: Challenges, Solutions and Experiences took place, organized by APEMETA – Portuguese Association of Environmental Technology Companies, in partnership with ESGRA – Association for Waste Management and with the Lusófona University. The event took place in the Auditorium of the Lusófona University, in Lisbon.
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Margarida Mendes In the Perspective of Wetlands
19 Mar 2024 Teatro Municipal do Porto
Based on field research in wetlands and rivers throughout Portugal, Margarida Mendes' intervention proposes a space to think about the relationships between communities, materials and distribution flows that are established through them.
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The impact of digital media on sexuality: a descriptive and qualitative study
14 Mar 2024 IJIR
The beliefs about Digital Information and Communication Media (DM) impact on sexuality by people from the community are an essential field to understanding people's sexual behaviors and their response to others' sexuality.
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Institute of Social Sciences debated changes that April gave to women
8 Mar 2024 Minho's Diary
The Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Minho invited three women today to debate the theme “Women and Revolution”. Ana Cristina Pereira, journalist for Público, Carla Cerqueira, professor at the Lusófona University, and Bárbara Barros, researcher at UMinho, spoke about what it was like to be a woman before the 25th of April, what it is like to be a woman today, and what still needs to be done so that women can overcome the difficulties they continue to face.
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UMinho promotes this Friday the debate “Women and Revolution”
7 Mar 2024 Jornal Omarense
The Institute of Social Sciences (ICS) of the University of Minho organized, on Friday, March 8th, at 2:00 pm, the debate “Women and Revolution”, in the auditorium of the School of Engineering (building 16) of the campus from Gualtar, in Braga. The meeting, held on International Women's Day, was attended by Ana Cristina Pereira (Público), Carla Cerqueira (UMAR, Lusófona University) and Bárbara Seco de Barros (Women's Democratic Movement).
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Increasingly digital health is leaving women, the elderly and the chronically ill behind
3 Mar 2024 LUSA
A study on literacy in aging concludes that the digital transition in health is leaving older people behind and suggests measures for organizations to integrate older people into this change.
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University students admit to being targets of sexual harassment that is normalized in society
2 Mar 2024 New Weekly
Ana Neves studied the problem of sexual harassment in public spaces, which continues to be ignored and normalized by society. Her thesis focused on sexual harassment experienced by higher education students and the data is overwhelming: 98.2% of those surveyed have been the target of sexual harassment in public spaces.
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What challenges does the digital age impose on leadership and people management? The answer was given in this discussion
29 Feb 2024 Human Resources
On February 21st, Lusófona University held the first discussion organized by the postgraduate course in Talent Management 4.0 with the theme “From traditional to digital: the evolution of project management”, led by Elsa Dinis, HR Governance & Efficiency senior manager.
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Study warns that digital transition in healthcare is leaving the elderly behind
28 Feb 2024 News Engage Farma
A study on literacy in aging concludes that the digital transition in health is leaving older people behind and suggests measures for organizations to integrate older people into this change.
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Digital transition in Health. Doctors ask for physical counter to not discriminate against the elderly
28 Feb 2024 Renaissance
Gustavo Tato-Borges argues that the installation of dedicated physical counters in all SNS units would make it possible to overcome situations of discrimination against the population without digital literacy.
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Digital transition in healthcare is leaving seniors behind
28 Feb 2024 Newspaper
A study on literacy in aging concludes that the digital transition in health is leaving older people behind and suggests measures for organizations to integrate older people into this change.
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First day of the XVI International Congress on Human Rights debates global themes related to ethics, data protection, immigration issues and neoliberal rationality
19 Feb 2024 ESMAT
The debates on advances in artificial intelligence in judicial decisions, the protection of personal data, the immigration issue in the global north, the historical context of slavery, debates on the Brazilian penal system and the challenges of the Brazilian judiciary were topics addressed. at the opening of the program of the XVI International Congress on Human Rights, which took place on a traveling basis on February 19, 21 and 23, in the cities of Lisbon and Porto (Portugal) and Barcelona (Spain).
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Forum brings together entrepreneurs around Forte de Paimogo
19 Feb 2024 RCL 99FM
The 2nd edition of the Annual Entrepreneurship Forum took place last Friday: Entrepreneurship Challenge in Paimogo. Like its first edition, this activity promoted by the Municipality of Lourinhã, aimed to discuss business proposals and ideas around the rehabilitation of Paimogo Fort.
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Annual Entrepreneurship Forum is back
15 Feb 2024 RCL 99FM
This initiative, open to the community, aimed to bring to the discussion proposals from participants with different interests and levels of knowledge, for the development of new business ideas that consolidate the asset of Forte de Paimogo as a factor of competitiveness of the territory. This 2nd edition had as a novelty the possibility for participants to present, in 5 minutes, their ideas for that space.
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Conference on Mental Health at the Briosos de Alvalade Senior University
22 Jan 2024 Alvalade
On January 18, the Briosos Senior University of Alvalade held an information session on Mental Health. Held from 3 pm to 5 pm in the auditorium of the Edmundo Pedro civic center, in Alvalade, the event addressed critical topics such as Depression, Dementia, Isolation and Loneliness, with the participation of specialist Tânia Gaspar.
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Lusophone University promotes Symposium on “Equality in and For Sport”
17 Jan 2024 Play of the Month
The Lusophone Sports Training Institute of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports of the Lusophone University is promoting, on the 24th of this month of January, the Symposium “Equality in and Through Sports. For an integrated and inclusive vision of sports practice”.
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"In the Middle East there is the idea that US pressure on Israel is enough for the conflict to end, and it is not"
7 Jan 2024 CNN Portugal
"Antony Blinken's mission is going to be very difficult," says José Filipe Pinto, regarding the US Secretary of State's trip to the Middle East. The political scientist and CNN Portugal commentator explains that Blinken explained that, " after all, he alone is not capable of putting Israel on the path to peace."
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Lusófona promotes debate on the challenges of “Talent 4.0” in the digital age
5 Jan 2024 Human Resources
Lusófona University announces the event Talent 4.0: Agile and mobilize in the digital age, on January 10th, from 5:45 pm to 8:30 pm. This is an in-person event, in the Agostinho da Silva Auditorium, and will bring together professionals in People Management.
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