Fernando Alexandre

Portuguese education sector recruitment and policy changes

5 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Luís Montenegro claims improved teacher staffing in Portugal

Following the approval of a continuous recruitment model on September 9, schools in Portugal are set to begin hiring educators on a daily basis starting September 18. This measure is intended to accelerate replacements f

Secondary education exam periods in Spain and Portugal

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Portugal secondary school exams see high absenteeism on first day of special period

In August 2026, Portugal’s Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation (MECI) released results for the second phase of national exams and reassessment requests. Reassessment requests saw a significant surge, exceeding

Portugal higher education enrollment and rental demand surge

8 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: University of Porto opens 307 vacancies for second admissions phase

Portugal’s higher-education system saw a significant surge in interest during the summer 2026 application cycle. Following the launch of the University of Minho’s first public-sector dual-degree bachelor programmes, the

Portuguese political landscape and parliamentary conduct

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Portuguese politics shifts toward reality-show style confrontation

The Portuguese political landscape has transitioned from facing specific administrative and leadership scrutiny to a broader trend of performative parliamentary behavior. During the August summer recess, various ministe

Portugal Exams: Digital Transition and Grading Disputes

37 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Portugal Education Minister addresses exam delays and student integration

The transition to a digitalized national exam model in Portugal has faced significant technical and administrative challenges, including digitalization failures, missing pages, and anomalous grades. While intended to imp

School smartphone restriction initiatives

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Portugal extends school smartphone ban to 9th grade

In late July 2026, Pereira, Colombia approved a policy requiring public schools to post clear mobile-phone rules to reduce classroom distractions and protect students’ mental health. The policy, authored by councilors Wi

Portugal higher-education funding and infrastructure

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Portugal introduces new higher education incentive scholarships

In late July 2026, the Portuguese government introduced a €1,075 incentive scholarship aimed at the most financially vulnerable first-year university students, while postponing a broader overhaul of the scholarship alloc