The Research Summit 2024 will take place from July 16-19 under the theme “50 Years of Research at the UA: Challenges for the Future”, with the aim to strengthen networking among faculty members, researchers, and students on campus, developing sustainable research partnerships for more efficient use of infrastructure, sharing of know-how, and contacts; to reflect on the past 50 years and discuss the future of the institution; to showcase the research carried out at the Research Units and to provide PhD students the opportunity to present their work, encouraging them to improve their communication and networking skills.
A total of 6 UA commissioners will be responsible for 6 topics to be discussed by international and national experts:
- Materials and Energy – Luís Carlos
- Information, Communication and Microelectronics – Armando Pinho
- Environment and Ocean – Helena Vieira
- Health and Society – Alda Marques
- Music and Digital Cultures – Susana Sardo
- Education for the XXI Century – Ana Rodrigues
The research units coordinators will also demonstrate in a pitch how the Unit has contributed to promoting inter, trans, and multidisciplinary research approaches, projecting the future of the unit along these lines. On the following 2 days, presentations by PhD students, as well as first and second cycle students, will take place, with more training provided to PhD students and a “Best communication Award” in the end of the Summit.
To participate, please register here.