Portuguese polytechnic universities host academic and quality initiatives

The Universidade Politécnica do Cávado e do Ave (UPCA) held RUN-EU Day to celebrate European values and the Regional University Network (RUN-EU) alliance. The event included workshops on European Union principles, information sessions regarding mobility opportunities and Short Learning Opportunities (SLOs), and research showcases. A roundtable discussion featured representatives from various Portuguese universities integrated into European alliances, focusing on opportunities for polytechnic institutions.

Separately, the Universidade Politécnica de Tomar (UPTomar) announced the initiative “Qualidade no Ensino — Potenciar o Desempenho em Todos os Níveis” to mark World Quality Day. Organized by the Office of Quality and Sustainability, the event aims to foster reflection on educational quality across higher, professional, secondary, and special education sectors. The program includes contributions from various educational institutions and concludes with a debate on improving educational performance.