Sustainability Events
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A Basket of Hope - This Christmas Be Solidarity!
15 Dec 2023 Initiative
Donate essential goods to a homeless person, family or child in precarious conditions.
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Christmas Market
13 Dec 2023 Initiative
At Lusófona DRESS (Dress, Recycle, Exchange, Sustain and Shine) anyone can hand in a piece of clothing, footwear or accessory and receive another piece in exchange. When returned, the items will undergo a verification process and, if damaged, will be separated and collected by design and fashion students for recycling, allowing them to return to the circuit.
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Seminar | Definition of Healthy Soils
6 Dec 2023 Event
The event aims to highlight the importance of legislation regarding soil protection, addressing essential practices and standards to ensure soil health and sustainability in the environmental context.
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Prevention, Health and Safety
22 Nov 2023 Event
The Seminar "Prevention, Health and Safety - Intervention of Professionals on the Front Line" was held at the initiative of the Lusófona University, in partnership with the Lisbon Commission for the Dissuasion of Drug Addiction (CDT) and the Addictive Behaviour Intervention Service and Addictions (SICAD). This event, an initiative renewed annually, was intended for reflection and debate on public policies in the area of mental health prevention and risk situations and behaviors.
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Physical Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction
22 Nov 2023 Workshop
This article aims to present the methodology of physical exercise training (aerobic and muscular strength) with blood flow restriction through the application of tourniquets on the lower and/or upper limbs. The benefits of this practice, as well as the pros and cons of this type of training will be presented by two professionals with extensive practical and scientific experience.
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One Health Day
3 Nov 2023 Event
Promote human, animal and environmental health as one health.
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International Symposium on Yoga, Science, Training and Quality of Life
28 Oct 2023 Event
Scientific meeting on the science and practice of Yoga and its influence on sport and healthy living
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Ballet Fitness - Elementary Principles and Construction of New Exercises
28 Oct 2023 Workshop
Ballet Fitness Workshop that aims to combine ballet practice with fitness exercises, connecting the two aspects and their additional benefits. Ballet Fitness Workshop that aims to combine ballet practice with fitness exercises, connecting the two aspects and their additional benefits.
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The Cove
21 Oct 2023 Documentary
The film won the Oscar for "Best Documentary of 2009" and tells the story of a group of activists, filmmakers and divers who embark on a secret mission to expose a terrible secret hidden in a remote cove in Taiji, Japan.
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I Meeting of Clinical Psychology - Cognitive-Behavioral Orientation
10 Oct 2023 Event
This event, open to the entire academic community in the field of Psychology, has as its main objective the discussion of advances in research in Clinical Psychology.
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III Bio.Natural 2023
From 13 to 14 Jul 2023 Event
The III Bio.Natural Meeting 2023 aims to be a forum for researchers who are developing projects where they explore the multiple applications offered by natural products. These compounds are being tracked as new "drug leads" in drug discovery or be modified by rational drug design and semi-synthesis to offer innovative therapeutic alternatives for the treatment of cancer, infectious diseases or other health problems.
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WeARTolerance
From 3 Apr to 29 Jun 2023 Event
The WeARTolerance project is supported by the La Caixa Foundation and its main aim is to develop an arts-based program to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
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"Wherever you are, Always Recycle"
29 Jun 2023 Event
The Eco-Escolas FE coordination, together with the Talent Management team of the Lusófona University of Lisbon, had the pleasure of inviting the entire academic community — staff, teachers and students of the Lusófona University of Lisbon and Porto — to a awareness-raising action promoted by Sociedade Ponto Verde, entitled “Wherever you are, Always Recycle”. The event was held online on June 29, a Thursday, at 5 pm, lasting 1 hour.
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The Antarctic for a Better World
From 22 to 24 Jun 2023 Event
The 2023 SCAR SC-HASS Biennial Conference is an international event, organized every two years, that brings together scholars from the four corners of the planet, with the common interest of studying the human presence in Antarctica, in all its dimensions. It will be a 3-day event that will include keynotes, oral communications, posters and a cultural agenda.
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Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Lusophony
5 Jun 2023 Event
Conference co-organized with the Institute of Military Studies to mark World Environment Day.
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VIII Journeys on Exercise and Health
2 Jun 2023 Event
The VIII Conference on Exercise and Health aims to discuss relevant and current topics regarding Exercise in health indicators. The VIII conference will be attended by professors and researchers from other Higher Education Institutions who will present topics such as the practice of football for a healthy lifestyle, isometric resistance training in individuals with hypertension, nutrition and sports performance and the importance of vision in physical activity.
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Alteridade e Empatia - How to Communicate the Climate Crisis
1 Jun 2023 Event
The topic of climate change is of great interest, especially among young people today. A proposal based on “empathetic journalism” for this sensitive issue could be a way of addressing the need for greater otherness and empathy: less based on data about the climate crisis and more focused on empathy and the Other, in this case, those who suffer from its effects.
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ECO-Webinars: Environment & Sustainability | 3rd Edition
18 May to 1 Jun 2023 Event
As part of the Eco-Schools action program of the Faculty of Engineering, Lusófona University - Centro Universitário Lisboa, several online actions will be carried out on the theme “Environment and Sustainability”, during the months of May and June. These webinars will be conducted by invited experts on different topics.
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Cycle of Workshops in Clinical Psychology and Psychology of Justice
From 20 to 27 May 2023 Event
Stalking, Self-Care, Harassment and Mindfulness
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Webinar - Coastal Engineering in Portugal and in the World
19 May 2023 Webinar
The third Webinar organized by young professionals from PIANC took place on May 19, 2023, and aimed to bring together and bring together Portuguese professionals working in Portugal and abroad, focusing, this edition, on the themes of “ Ocean energy: offshore, wave and tidal energy” and “Coastal zone management”.
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Healthy Work and Learning Environments
16 May 2023 Event
I International Conference - Understanding the work environment in a comprehensive and systemic way.
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be-READY REsilient road pavements for sustainabilitY
From 9 May to 11 May 2023 Event
Road deterioration is one of the biggest challenges in infrastructure management. How can we achieve sustainable paving solutions?
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Policies and Programs for Promoting Well-being and Mental Health in Young People
8 May 2023 Event
"Mental health is fundamental to the healthy and positive development of young people. The promotion of mental health must have a multidisciplinary and multi-ministerial approach, with universal, focused and specific measures in the areas of health, education, social areas, justice, innovation and science, all of which must be articulated with a common goal. To have young people with better mental health in a more open, participatory and inclusive society." - Tânia Gaspar
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Physical Education Week 2023
From 24 Apr to 28 Apr 2023 Event
This edition was marked by technical-professional workshops held by partners, as well as tournaments and knowledge challenges organized by students and teachers from ULusófona. It was also a moment to strengthen the relationship between the ULusófona public and Padel Lisboa.
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Seminar Cycle in Exercise and Health
21 Apr 2023 Event
The series of seminars aims to present specific and current themes on exercise and health and present strategies based on physical exercise for these different health conditions and/or contexts.
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A Two -brain Perspective on Human Sociality
18 Apr 2023 Event
International Conference with Professor Ruth Feldman, coordinator of the Center for Developmental Social Neuroscience - Reichman University, in Israel, whose main line of research is the study of the parental brain and its implications for the social development of human beings.
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Seminars in Exercise and Health
14 Apr 2023 Event
The Master's Seminar Series in Exercise and Health brings together guests with different scientific interests in the area of Exercise and Health.
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Let's talk about Sexual Health?
8 Mar 2023 Event
Following the online campaign on Sexual Health, which covered topics such as contraception, our right to Family Planning consultations, emotional well-being in a romantic or sexual relationship or even the differences between sexual identity, gender identity and sexual orientation, we invited health professionals to come and talk to us about these issues at the university.
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Psychology Journeys
From 7 to 8 Mar 2023 Event
Cycle of Conferences on the 2nd cycles of Psychology to be presented to 1st cycle Psychology students
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Nitrite reduction in the biological nitrogen cycle: metabolic and enzymatic biodiversity
25 Jan 2023 Event
Open classes for non-higher education and higher education students and civil society, with free entry.
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Round Table - Psychological Training and Mental Health in Sports
20 Jan 2023 Event
Round table with renowned directors, coaches and athletes with experience in high-performance sports.
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Round Table - Psychological Training and Mental Health in Sports
20 Jan 2023 Event
Renowned coaches and athletes came together to reflect on the importance of Mental Health in Sport.
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Towards Sustainability
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Joint initiative by DLCTT and Lusófona Verde to promote the reuse of sterile tips used in research, which will now be used in laboratory classes at Lusófona University.
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Climate Action
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Project carried out with the objective of supporting the issues outlined by the UN - United Nations, relating to sustainable development.
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Ceratonia Siliqua
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Participation in the project to evaluate the bioactive potential of Carob products.
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Potential of National Propolis
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Project in collaboration with FCT/UNL and the company Beecaramulo to evaluate the potential application of national propolis in antimicrobial and sustainable products.
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Valuation and Reclassification of Óbidos Ginja Waste
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Project in partnership with the Municipality of Óbidos, Frutóbidos Lda, and Elisa Câmara Lda, for submission to the Portuguese Environment Agency, IP of the Ministry of Agriculture, Sea, Environment and Spatial Planning.
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Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Facility - Seychelles
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Supporting the Government of Seychelles in developing a revised and more ambitious 2020 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the CAEP Partnership.
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Development of EDM (Electricity of Mozambique)
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Development of the Renewable Energy Strategy 2020-2025, in Mozambique.
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Preparation of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia
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Development of the EU Support Programme for Tunisia and preparation of the Terms of Reference for the Technical Assistance that will accompany the programme.
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I mitigate, and did you mitigate today?
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Creation and production of a digital audiovisual application on the theme "Climate Change".
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Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems
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Organization of the Seminar/Debate on “Cost and Efficiency of Water Distribution Systems in the AMEGA Geographic Area” at the Palace of the Marqueses of Praia and Monforte, in Loures.
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"Coffee Talk" Sessions
EventOrganization and promotion of public events in an informal environment for scientific dissemination to the local community of Azambuja.
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Internal Student Organization - (Total: 5)
- Degree in Environmental Engineering
- Master in Environmental Engineering
- Biotechnology Engineering Degree
- Faculty of Environmental Engineering
- Degree in Civil Engineering
External Student Organization - (Total: 8)
- Azambuja Secondary School
- Local population of Azambuja and surroundings
- Municipality of Azambuja
- Municipality of Azambuja - Sub-Unit of Environment and Urban Services
- Parish Union of Manique do Intendente, New Town of São Pedro, Maçussa;
- Integrated Basic School of Manique do Intendente
- House of the People's Superintendent of Manique
- ICNF
- Portuguese Society for the Study of Birds
- Ciência Viva - Science in the Summer Program
Activities on Campus
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Monitoring Physical Fitness Levels Post-Covid-19
5 Dec 2023 Heading
The APTA Project aims to examine and monitor health-related physical fitness levels in adults post-Covid-19, as well as their association with sociodemographic and built environment characteristics.
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Faculty of Engineering Celebrates Eco-Schools Award with Raising of the Flag
27 Nov 2023 InvestigationThe Faculty of Engineering of the Lusófona University - Centro Universitário Lisboa celebrated winning the Eco-Schools 2022/2023 award with a special green flag raising session. The event, attended by 25 participants, including students and teachers, was a moment of recognition and celebration of the work developed within the scope of the Eco-Schools program throughout the academic year.
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Meat: The Unsustainable Footprint
25 Nov 2023 EventSpecial Session on Veganism, taking place at Cinema Fernando Lopes. "Meat: The Unsustainable Footprint" is the first Portuguese documentary to address the urgency of changing the eating patterns of the world's population.
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Ocean Pollution, Marine Life Protection, Sustainability with Gonçalo Calado
6 Oct 2023 Heading
The protection of marine life has become an urgent concern on the global stage as the oceans face a growing threat of pollution. Ocean pollution, caused primarily by the discharge of plastic waste, chemicals and air pollutants, has caused significant damage to marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
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ULusófona Replaces Fluorescent Lamps with LEDs in New Building
18 Jul 2023 InitiativeLusófona University continues its sustainability and energy consumption reduction strategy, which began last year, by replacing fluorescent lamps with LEDs in another building on campus. This initiative, known as "relamping", aims to replace high-consumption lamps with low-consumption LEDs, keeping the original supports.
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Students Explore Geological Resources on the ULusófona Campus
15 Jul 2023 InvestigationThe Lusófona University campus was the stage for an innovative practical activity, where students from the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering courses participated in a geological survey. This exercise, integrated into the General and Applied Geology curricular unit, allowed students to explore and identify the various geological materials present on campus, as well as understand their application and importance in the environmental and construction context.
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Cleaning Action in the Organic Garden Identifies Invasive Plant
11 Jul 2023 CuriosityDuring a recent clean-up operation in the area designated for the Organic Garden of the Lusófona University, an invasive plant was identified, known as the pampas grass, popularly called plumas. This species, although attractive, is harmful to the balance of the local ecosystem.
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ULusófona Students Plant Trees to Celebrate Environment Week
29 Jun 2023 InitiativeIn June, Lusófona University celebrated Environment Week with a tree planting event on campus. Students from the Eco-Schools Council participated in the planting of six Cercis siliquastrum trees, known as Olaia. This initiative aimed to raise awareness among the academic community about the importance of the diversity of native species and the presence of green areas at the university. The event reinforced the university's commitment to sustainability and teamwork, promoting a greener and healthier environment for all.
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Students from the Faculty of Engineering Create Eco-Code in Competition
Jun 19, 2023 InitiativeThe Faculty of Engineering at Lusófona University recently held a unique competition among its students to create an Eco-Code, an initiative that aims to foster sustainability and environmental responsibility on campus.
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Universidade Lusófona Continues Composting Project on Campus
Jun 16, 2023 InitiativeLusófona University reinforces its commitment to sustainability through the continuation of its Composting Project. The initiative, led by the Eco-Schools Team of the Faculty of Engineering, aims to valorize the organic waste generated in the campus canteens, transforming -them into nutrient-rich compounds.
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Organic Garden of ULusófona: New Species and Environmental Awareness
Jun 13, 2023 InitiativeSince the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year, the Lusófona University Organic Garden has stood out as a space for sustainable learning and practice. Recently restored and expanded, the garden now has three new beds, filled with various plant species.
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Environment Day
7 Jun 2023 Heading
Learn about the importance of conserving natural resources, reducing pollution, combating climate change and promoting sustainable development.
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Students from the Faculty of Engineering Evaluate Air Quality
7 Jun 2023 InvestigationAs part of the Air Quality Management Curricular Unit of the Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering (FE) of Lusófona University, students developed an innovative project focused on air quality and energy efficiency.
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ULusófona reinforces Sustainability Commitment with New Ecopoints on Campus
27 May 2023 InitiativeOn May 25, Lusófona University took another significant step towards sustainability with the implementation of five new eco-islands on campus. These eco-points, made up of containers for recycling glass, packaging and cardboard, were installed in building D and aim to encourage the separation of waste among the academic community.
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Clothing Production and Environmental Concerns with Alexandra Cruchinho and Luíz Sanchez
26 May 2023 Heading
Are you aware of the impact of textile production on the environment? How can you minimize waste, educate consumers, and choose higher-quality materials? What is the role of designers and consumers in creating more sustainable processes? Are you aware of the impact of climate change in our daily lives?
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Canis in Aquatic Environment
16 May 2023 Event
Experts from various fields gathered on May 5th, at the Lusófona University, for an event on Canis-wolves and dogs in aquatic environments.
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Well-Being and Health in Workplaces Under Discussion
16 May 2023 Event
The event program included a debate, where recommendations from the Portuguese Laboratory of Healthy Work Environments were discussed, as well as lectures and panels where attendees could think about the burden of unhealthy lifestyles on health and in the productivity of employees' work, as well as in policies to promote health at work.
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"Ugly " fruits and vegetables... NOT!
3 May 2023 ProjectAs part of the ERASMUS Project “Ugly” fruits and veggies... NOT!, we would like to share with everyone an example that we consider positive. At the Lusófona University Campus in Lisbon, we encourage consumers to get closer to agricultural producers. Every week we have the opportunity to buy fruit and vegetables directly from the producer, in prepared baskets that offer a varied range of products, including fruit and vegetables classified as “ugly”.
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World Sleep and Student Day
2 May 2023 Heading
Discover the importance of being a student and having good quality sleep for physical, mental and social well-being.
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Extreme Phenomena, Civil Engineering and Vulnerable Structures with Elói Figueiredo
28 Apr 2023 Heading
Are you aware of the impact of climate change on infrastructure? Did you know that extreme weather events can jeopardize the stability of bridge structures? What are the main concerns of civil engineering professionals?
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Resource Management, Water Consumption and the Agricultural Sector with Carina Almeida and Hilda de Pablo
14 Apr 2023 Heading
Teachers Carina Almeida and Hilda de Pablo invite us to reflect on resource management and the impact that our lifestyles and decisions have on the environment.
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Climate Change, Impacts and Importance of Raising Awareness with Cândida Rocha
7 Apr 2023 Heading
Reflect on climate change, the impact of our decisions on sustainability and the importance of raising awareness about this issue.
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Traumas, Changes in Brain Structure and Symptoms with Bruno Faustino
31 Mar 2023 Heading
Learn which events can be considered emotionally complex, as well as the symptoms and types of therapies that are recommended for someone going through a situation of this type.
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Making a Difference, People and Promoting Well-Being with Hélia Bracons
30 Mar 2023 Heading
Hélia Bracons, Director of the Degree in Social Work, shares her passion and her profession, explaining some of the purposes of the area of Social Work, its challenges and opportunities, especially in the current context.
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Physical Activity, Health and Well-Being with Marlene Silva
30 Mar 2023 Heading
Marlene Silva, Professor at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, makes us reflect on the importance of carrying out physical activity regularly and adopting new strategies to stay active.
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Students from ULusófona Investigate Biodiversity on the University Campus
26 Mar 2023 InvestigationAs part of the Spatial Planning course and the Eco-Schools programme, Environmental Engineering students at Lusófona University once again carried out field research focused on the tree biodiversity present on the university campus. The project, led by Professor Anabela Cruces, had the collaboration of engineer Hélder Dias, responsible for the management of green areas at Lisbon City Council.
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Mental Health of Young People, Uncertainty and Stigmas with Tânia Gaspar and Teresa Mendes
24 Mar 2023 Heading
How can we promote connection, deal with unexpected events and promote youth participation in society?
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Volunteer Space
21 Mar 2023 Event
The associations were distributed throughout the main corridor of ULusófona – CUP, presenting to the students their scope of action, their mission, and some of the objectives that guide their intervention in the community. In addition to their promotional materials, the invited associations were also able to have, for one day, a “branch” of their charity shops, where they could sell some of their products, the profits from which would continue to finance their activities.
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Distress, Sexual Pleasure, Well-Being, Sexology and Multidisciplinarity with Patrícia Pascoal
17 Mar 2023 Heading
In this episode we are invited to understand a little more about the area of sexology, coming into contact with concepts such as destress, the importance of promoting well-being and eliminating the anguish associated with sexual dissatisfaction.
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Burnout, Prevention and Seeking Help with Tânia Gaspar and Ana Loureiro
10 Mar 2023 Heading
In today's episode, Tânia Gaspar and Ana Loureiro make us reflect on the topic of Burnout, in its multiple aspects, from the process of recognizing and managing stressful situations, to the risk factors and issues we should be aware of.
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Lusófona Verde #ZeroWaste
8 Feb 2023 Heading
Have you heard about Lusófona Verde? It is a project by Lusófona University that aims to make the University Campus a more sustainable place, namely through the transmission of essential values such as: Reduce, Recycle, Respect and Be Responsible.
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Self-Care, Barriers and Improving Habits with Isabel Santos and Ana Beato
3 Mar 2023 Heading
We are invited to learn about some of the simple actions that, when done daily, contribute to the process of self-care. Teachers Isabel Santos and Ana Beato share their perspectives, demystifying this increasingly relevant concept.
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Reflecting on Productivity and Quality of Employment
21 Dec 2023 Publication
The book "Productivity and Quality of Employment - The path to growth and better wages" aims to contribute to the improvement of public debate by providing documents prepared, discussed and approved by representatives of the various sectors of Portuguese society.
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App4SHM - Monitoring of the Structural Health of Bridges
7 Nov 2023 Project
The Civil Research Group of Universidade Lusófona - Centro Universitário Lisboa, has developed an application with the purpose of monitoring the structural health (Structural Health Monitoring - SHM) of bridges or other civil structures, with the aim of assessing the condition after a extreme event or when requested by authorities.
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Psychogerontologia and Mental Health Study: The Role of Technology
7 Nov 2023 Study
The objective of this study is, above all: To understand how workplace ecosystems can function as a protective factor or risk factor in the development of burnout, to design solutions to improve access to health and information, and to verify which forms of intervention are appropriate to the present and future needs of organizations.
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ULusófona Studies Infrastructure Monitoring Technologies
1 Oct 2023 Project
The project, entitled Innovative technologies for monitoring of heritage buildings and infrastructures, aims to develop two technologies applicable to existing buildings and structures: 1) photogrammetry using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) particularly useful in tall structures; and 2) satellite-based synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) interferometry to identify kinematic mechanisms of buildings, namely through the measurement of deformations.
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iTechStyle Green Circle
21 Sep 2023 Exposure
The Lusófona University stands out as the higher education institution with the largest representation at the iTechStyle Green Circle exhibition, with five notable participants - master's students Ivo Barreiros and Eduarda Mandim, Clara Silva, from the 1st year degree, Luis Sanchez, designer and professor at ULusófona, as well as the contribution of the Lérias Project - transmission of intergenerational knowledge.
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Studying the Impact of Climate Change on Infrastructure
27 Jun 2023 Project
Climate change is a reality that we have to deal with, and it is the source of a set of challenges in all sectors of activity, and the construction of structures and buildings is no exception. Climate change is considered one of the greatest threats to the comfort and health of our buildings and infrastructures.
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Students from ULusófona Participate in Educational Visit to Quinta das Águias
7 Jun 2023 NewsAs part of the Eco-Schools program, students and teachers from the Lusófona University carried out a study visit to Quinta das Águias, with the aim of deepening their knowledge about biodiversity conservation and sustainability practices.
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Lusófona University in Underwater Cleaning Campaign
29 May 2023 NewsOn May 27, Tiago Monteiro, a Biotechnology student at Lusófona University and a board member of the Eco-Schools Engineering School, took part in one of the largest underwater clean-up campaigns ever undertaken. The event, which was attended by 842 divers, set a new record by collecting around 3 tonnes of marine debris in just 24 hours. Items removed included ropes, plastic and glass bottles, and disposable masks.
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RUMOS
8 May 2023 Event
In this workshop, hosted by the President of the Agualva - Mira Sintra Parish Council, Architect Carlos Casimiro, walking experiences were developed as an experimental methodology to capture the urban ambience and create knowledge about the relationships between the morphology of the space and its users, the behaviors and practices, the sociocultural and symbolic resources activated in a given spatial context.
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Renewable Energy Research with Andriy Lyubchyk
9 Mar 2023 Heading
The Catcher project, coordinated by Professor Andriy Lyubchyk, aims to develop innovative technology for exploiting atmospheric moisture and converting it directly into electricity, thus creating a new sustainable source of renewable energy, while contributing to the implementation of specific priorities for strengthening the European Union's leadership in the field of renewable energy.
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Creating Knowledge at Lusófona University
3 feb 2023 Project
“Creating Knowledge” is a project with more than 20 years of existence whose objective is to make students from 10th to 12th grade aware of the laboratory and experimental reality in the most varied areas of knowledge and to broaden their horizons when choosing the course and form of entry into higher education.
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Award-Winning Sustainability Project Coordinated by ULusófona
26 Jan 2023 Project
Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) wins the 2022 Sustainability in the Built Environment Award, in the Circularity category, with a project developed under the protocol with Universidade Lusófona and coordinated by professor Prof. Luís Quaresma.
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Environmental Engineering Project UC: Analysis of the Tagus River
NewsStudy of identification, environmental characterization and conductivity of the Tagus River, in the sector between Valada do Ribatejo (Cartaxo) and Vila Nova da Rainha (Azambuja).
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Voluntary Action: Removal of Agricultural Plastics
InitiativeVoluntary action to remove agricultural plastics from the Manique do Intendente marsh.
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Workshop Physical Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction
22 Nov 2023 Workshop
On November 22nd, Lusófona University had the honor of hosting Eduardo Carballeira Fernández and Marta Sevilla Sánchez, two professors and researchers from the University of A Coruña, in Spain. The event consisted of a workshop with practical and theoretical sessions, divided in two sessions.
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Universidade Lusófona promotes Online Training on Waste Separation
Jun 30, 2023 FormationThe Eco-Schools of the Faculty of Engineering of the Lusófona University continued the partnership with Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV), which began the previous year, within the scope of the project “Onde Estás Recicla Sempre”. This year, a training session was organized online aimed at the entire interested academic community, including Lusófona's cleaning staff, who participated through a room equipped for this purpose at the university.
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Students from Lusófona University Visit Lousal Mine on Technical Trip
25 Jun 2023 NewsOn June 20, students from the Eco-Council of the Lusófona University, accompanied by Professor Anabela Cruces, took part in a technical outing to the old Lousal mine. During the visit, the students explored the historic mine facilities and the science center created on site. The activity highlighted the importance of rehabilitating mining areas and managing water quality. The students collected water and sediment samples, which will be analyzed in Ecotoxicology and Water Quality classes, reinforcing the importance of studying natural resource management and environmental preservation.
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Risks, Effects and Prevention of Asbestos in a Lecture at the Lusófona University
10 Jun 2023 EventOn June 7th, the Faculty of Engineering of the Lusófona University hosted a lecture on the theme "The Importance of Asbestos in Various Contexts", given by a specialist from the Institute of Welding and Quality (ISQ). The event, which was attended by several professors and students from the areas of environmental and civil engineering, highlighted the relevance of asbestos in multiple sectors, addressing the challenges and precautions associated with its use.
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Awareness Action on Energy Savings at ULusófona
6 Jun 2023 EventAs part of its mission to promote sustainable practices, the Eco-Schools coordination of Universidade Lusófona organized an awareness-raising event on energy saving on June 6th. The event, entitled "Energy Efficiency for a More Sustainable University Campus", was led by Professor Rui Neto and aimed at the entire academic community. During the session, strategies to reduce energy consumption and improve the sustainability of the university campus were discussed.
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Lecture on Biodiversity and Bird Identification involves ULusófona
26 May 2023 EventOn May 25th, Lusófona University promoted a practical activity within the scope of the Spatial Planning discipline and the Eco-Schools program. The initiative included a lecture on Biodiversity and Bird Identification, followed by a visit by field to the university campus for direct observation of the species.
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ULusófona Promotes Session on Water and Sand Quality in Coastal Areas
18 May 2023 EventAs part of the Medical Microbiology discipline of the Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology at the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering Eco-Schools program, Lusófona University promoted an awareness-raising session on the quality of water and sand in coastal areas. The event, aimed at FE students and teachers, was attended by Dr. João Brandão, researcher at the Center for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) and responsible for the Mycology Unit in the Department of Environmental Health at the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge.
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Articulation of Spatial Planning and Emergency Planning
29 Mar 2023 Workshop
CEPS is a specialization course in Emergency, Protection and Relief, which aims to provide trainees with the technical-professional skills appropriate to perform functions within the scope of prevention and first-line intervention, throughout the territory. national, in emergency situations, of protection and relief.
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Students from ULusófona Evaluate Water in the Lagoons of Sancha and Santo André
8 Mar 2023 InvestigationAs part of the project course, students from Lusófona University participated in a technical outing to the Sancha and Santo André lagoons, where they had the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom. The activity included the use of multiparameter probes to measure the physical and chemical parameters of the water and the collection of samples for the analysis of microbiological indicators.
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Space Adventure: Defend the Planet
4 Dec 2023 NewsThe video game "Space Adventure: Defend the Planet" developed within the scope of the project GBL4deaf, was presented on December 4th at the Games and Learning Alliance Conference - Dublin, as part of the shortlist for the “Academic” category.
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Environmental Project: Free-LitterAT
28 Nov 2023 ProjectInternational project focused on preserving biodiversity and reducing pollution in the oceans.
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Catcher Project at Gastech Singapore
From 5 to 8 Sep 2023 Project
From 5 to 8 September 2023, our researchers Andriy Lyubchyk and Sergiy Lyubckyk were present at GASTECH Singapore, with the aim of presenting the technology developed by the CATCHER project, represented by Cascatachuva Lda.
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ULusófona Highlights Environmental Education at the VII International Congress in Aveiro
21 Jul 2023 NewsBetween the 17th and 20th of July, Lusófona University was present at the VII International Eco-Schools Congress, held at Casa da Ciência, in Aveiro. The event brought together coordinators and members of the Eco-Schools program board, with the aim of aim to disseminate pedagogical initiatives and sustainable practices, both for teachers and students.
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AQUA Project
26 Jun 2023 Heading
The Aqua Synapse project aims to verify this hypothesis and develop mechanisms to measure the health benefits of deuterium-poor water.
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WeARTolerance Project with the Support of the La Caixa Foundation
21 Jun 2023 Project
The team of psychologists and researchers from Lusófona University (COFAC, HEI-Lab) aims to better understand attitudes towards mental illness and health in Portugal. At this stage, they recruited participants for the arts-based program, which aims to integrate areas such as theater, cinema, music and visual arts.
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EWALD Project
18 Jan 2023 Heading
On January 18th, the Kick-off meeting of the EWALD project took place at the Library of the Lusófona University of Lisbon – a project funded by the European Research Executive Agency of the European Commission, and coordinated by Professor Svitlana Lyubchyk of the Lusófona University.
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SOS Climate Waterfront Project
12 Jun 2023 Workshop
For 30 days, the city of Lisbon became a hub of creativity and collaboration that brought together researchers from around the world, united by the common goal of creating solutions to combat climate change in coastal areas across Europe.
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ULusófona Marks Presence at the VII International Congress of Environmental Education
9 Jun 2023 EventLusófona University was represented at the VII International Congress on Environmental Education, which took place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 3 to 7 July 2023. The presence of the Eco-Schools FE Coordination and members of the institution's board reinforced Lusófona's commitment to environmental education.
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CleanAtlantic - Tackling Marine Litter in the Atlantic Area
From 11 Nov 2017 to Jun 2023 ProjectParticipation in the European Commission project, leading WP6 – Modelling, to combat marine litter in the Atlantic.
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ULusófona Coordinates Aqua Synapse Project Meeting
28 Jan 2023 Project
The Aqua Synapse project is a project that aims to further investigate the potential positive health effects of deuterium-poor water. For example, the isotope content of drinking water is known to have effects on the pathogenesis of cancer, and it is hypothesized that reducing heavy isotopes in drinking water (in this case deuterium) could have positive biological effects on human health.
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ULusófona Coordinates Kick-Off Meeting of the EWALD Project
18 Jan 2023 Project
EWALD's main focus is the observation of planet Earth through space for early warning of terrestrial degradation at the borders of the European Union, and its objective is the development of an innovative Early Warning System structure. ).
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EWALD Project
18 Jan 2023 Heading
On January 18th, the Kick-off meeting of the EWALD project took place at the Library of the Lusófona University of Lisbon – a project funded by the European Research Executive Agency of the European Commission, and coordinated by Professor Svitlana Lyubchyk of the Lusófona University.
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Data Consulting and Analysis
NewsAdTA (Águas do Tejo Atlântico): Environmental monitoring of the Guia submarine outfall and ARM (Águas e Resíduos da Madeira): Analysis of the impact of effluent discharge into the marine environment in Madeira.
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Class in International Course: IMAT NU E-Course
FormationLecture given at Universidade Lusófona in the International Course "IMAT NU E-Course: Circular Economy and Zero Emission Systems: Financing Strategies for Resilient Societies," focusing on “CE in sustainable resource management BIO-WASTE”.
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And when we feel like a fraud? Listen here How to Deal with Imposter Syndrome
28 Nov 2023 Public
In this episode of How to Deal, psychologist Tânia Gaspar gives us strategies for dealing with impostor syndrome.
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What happens when we feel like a fraud? How to deal with impostor syndrome
28 Nov 2023 Public
Have you ever felt like you don't deserve to be where you are, or that your work is never good enough? You probably live with impostor syndrome. This syndrome is related to the way we evaluate ourselves and usually leads us to believe that at any moment someone will discover that we are not that good at what we do. But there are ways to deal with it.
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Diabetes and behavioral change – to prevent and manage diabetes you need to know how to change and maintain the change
17 Nov 2023 Frog
Diabetes is best understood from an ecological perspective, taking into account physical, psychological, social and environmental health factors.
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Diabetes and behavioral change – to prevent and manage diabetes you need to know how to change and maintain the change
17 Nov 2023 Healthnews
Diabetes is best understood from an ecological perspective, taking into account physical, psychological, social and environmental health factors. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease closely linked to the individual's behavior, lifestyle and the environment in which they live. moves.
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Young people have a different attitude towards work
16 Nov 2023 Rádio Visela
Young people have a different attitude towards work The job market is changing and new generations see it differently than previous generations. In addition to salary issues, young people value work-life balance, job flexibility and the search for new professional challenges.
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Active Aging and its Promotion: Physical activity as a catalyst!
14 Nov 2023 SUN
As a final note, it is important to emphasize the idea of the existential continuum: At 65 years of age, a satisfied and active person (vs. sad and sedentary) will have been so for many years… Intervening in aging means intervening from childhood.
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Mental Health in Higher Education: It is urgent to change!
7 Nov 2023 Diary News
Entering Higher Education means being exposed to different stress factors -- a different environment, different routines, more responsibility, more demands and, in many cases, being away from family, friends and a home to manage alone.
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Why do young people hurt themselves? 12 questions to understand these behaviors
22 Oct 2023 Observer
Deep discomfort and difficulty in dealing with emotions can lead young people and adolescents to intentionally hurt themselves. Questions and answers that help to understand self-harm behaviors.
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'It was an accident': the scientists who have turned humid air into renewable power
Sep 2023 The Guardian
That's exactly what another team, Prof Svitlana Lyubchyk and her twin sons, Profs Andriy and Sergiy Lyubchyk, are trying to do. Svitlana Lyubchyk and Andriy are part of the Lisbon- based Catcher project, whose aim is “changing atmospheric humidity into renewable power”
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“It was important that companies had sexual education about harassment and not this idea that it is only for little ones, only at school”
28 Sep 2023 Expresso
Patrícia Pascoal, psychotherapist and coordinator of the Master's Degree in Sexology at Universidade Lusófona, and Sara Magano, psychiatrist and sex therapist, are the guests on the latest episode of the podcast "Que Voz é Esta?", this time dedicated to the topic of sexuality and mental health. Listen to the conversation here
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“There is a hypersexualization of people. They are expected to be very sexual and do all the practices and in all the ways”
25 Sep 2024 Expresso
Mental health affects sexuality and vice versa, but the relationship between these two areas is still not clear to everyone. "Hypersexualization", "pressure for sexual performance" and "punishing and punitive discourses" regarding certain preferences, fantasies, orientations and gender identities have an impact on mental health.
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Modtissimo celebrates another successful edition
20 Sep 2023 Noticiero Textil
The latest edition of the event, the 60+2, held at Exponor, has shown a positive result thanks to a strong presence of visitors: 5,089 Portuguese and 510 international buyers.
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OPP | “IV Meeting of Psychologists of the South” Debates Education, Mental Health, Poverty and Work
20 Sep 2023 More Algarve
The Southern Regional Delegation of the Portuguese Order of Psychologists (OPP) will hold the 4th Meeting of Psychologists of the South, next Friday, September 22, at the Lisbon Forum. A meeting that aims to promote the sharing of experiences, discussion and reflection on topics related to science and psychological intervention.
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Tânia Gaspar, clinical psychologist: “Leaders are a risk group when it comes to burnout
17 Sep 2024 Expresso
Stressed managers increase the risk of burnout in teams. Prevention involves empowering leaders, say psychologists
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iTechStyle Green Circle with the biggest edition ever
13 Sep 2023 Newspaper T
It is the largest ever exhibition of an iTechStyle Green Circle, which in this edition features 52 coordinated outfits developed using products from almost fifty Portuguese companies. The forum, which in this edition has a strong focus on bio-based materials and processes, natural, is being presented for the first time – with great curiosity on the part of visitors – at MODTISSIMO.
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Tânia Gaspar: “The problem is that companies want to go back to what it was and people are not available for that”
2 Sep 2023 ACTIVE
Interview with the coordinator of the Portuguese Laboratory of Healthy Work Environments
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A Ministry for the Future
17 Aug 2023 Público
In this article, Elói Figueiredo analyses whether Portugal is managing to transform the economy and society while meeting climate ambitions.
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Dream of producing electricity from air may be closer
24 Jul 2023 BBC News Brasil
Meanwhile, a team in Portugal is working on a European Union-funded project called CATCHER, which also aims to harness humid air as a source of energy. Svitlana Lyubchyk, a materials scientist at the Lusófona University of Lisbon in Portugal, is co-leading the project and is a co-founder of a company called CascataChuva.
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Employment is not the most important thing for young people when choosing a course
21 Jul 2023 CM Jornal
Courses with the highest number of unemployed people had all places filled last year.
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Safety and Health at Work. Commission will create Green Book of the Future
20 Jul 2023 Renaissance
The Government has created the Commission to prepare the Green Paper on the Future of Safety and Health at Work, which must present the final proposal by December 31, according to a dispatch published this Thursday in the Official Gazette.
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Government appoints commission for Green Book on the Future of Safety and Health at Work. Meet the 15 experts
20 Jul 2023 ECO
A group of experts will be responsible for preparing the Green Paper on the Future of Safety and Health at Work, which should be presented to the Government by the end of this year.
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The "no wash" movement is not about not washing, it's about reducing
16 Jul 2023 Magazine
Translated into Portuguese, it means "no washing". This might suggest that followers of this movement will never wash their clothes again in their lives. But that's not the case. The idea is to reduce them to the essentials and change the the way we do them. And, above all, rethink our clothing consumption. This is a guide to understanding the impact of washing clothes on the environment - and on your household bills.
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Healthy work environments: What are companies' priorities?
12 Jul 2023 Human Resources
A study by the Portuguese Laboratory of Healthy Work Environments concluded that intervention in mental health and prevention of burnout is a priority in companies, and, in addition to developing conflict management strategies, they must work on the issue of leadership.
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Female leadership in promoting healthy work environments
4 Jul 2023 Female Leadership
A healthy work environment is defined as an environment in which professionals and leaders, company managers and managers collaborate together to continuously improve the protection and promotion of the safety, health and well-being of all professionals, as well as the sustainability of the work environment.
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An Integrated Evaluation of Bridges’ Adaptation to Climate Change
27 Mar 2023 ASCE Library
Elói Figueiredo, Ionut Moldovan, and Guilherme Coelho, professors at Lusófona University, publish an article on the structural maintenance of concrete bridges.
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