Welcome and Integration Mark International Students' Reception

On 13 October, Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre held a welcome session for international students beginning their academic journey in the current academic year, specifically for students from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).

The initiative aimed to promote the students' academic, cultural and social integration by introducing them to the academic community, the services available and university life. The session also included contributions from external organisations.

The programme began with speeches by Isabel Babo, Vice-Rector for Internationalisation, Cooperation and Citizenship, Sandra Rocha, Director of the Lusófona International Office (LIO), and the mobility coordinators from the various academic units.

This was followed by presentations from representatives of organisations and support programmes for international students, including an introduction to the Association of Portuguese Language Universities (AULP) and its scholarship programmes, delivered by AULP representatives, as well as a presentation of the Study and Research in Lisbon programme.

The programme also included a presentation of the Local Support Centre for the Integration of Migrants (CLAIM), delivered by Hélia Bracons, Coordinator of CLAIM at Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre.

The session concluded with an opportunity for informal interaction, reaffirming Lusófona University's commitment to internationalisation and inclusion, as well as the importance of welcoming and integrating international students into a multicultural academic community that embraces diversity.

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Maria Souza

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Diana Dias