Outdoor Spaces and Biodiversity
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ULusófona Students Investigate Biodiversity on the University Campus
As part of the Spatial Planning curricular unit and the Eco-Schools programme, Environmental Engineering students from Universidade Lusófona once again carried out field research focused on the biodiversity of trees on the university campus. The project, led by lecturer Anabela Cruces, had the collaboration of engineer Hélder Dias, who is responsible for managing Lisbon City Council's green areas.
26.03.2023
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Lecture on Bird Biodiversity and Identification involves ULusófona
On 25 May, Lusófona University organised a practical activity as part of the Spatial Planning subject and the Eco-Schools programme. The initiative included a lecture on Biodiversity and Bird Identification, followed by a field trip to the university campus for direct observation of species.
26.05.2023
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ULusófona Students Take Part in Educational Visit to Quinta das Águias
As part of the Eco-Schools programme, students and teachers from Lusófona University went on a study visit to Quinta das Águias, with the aim of deepening their knowledge of Biodiversity conservation and Sustainability practices.
07.06.2023
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ULusófona Organic Garden: New Species and Environmental Awareness
Since the start of the 2020/2021 academic year, Lusófona University's Organic Vegetable Garden has stood out as a space for sustainable learning and practice. Recently restored and expanded, the garden now has three new beds, which have been filled with various plant species.
13.06.2023
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Lusófona University Continues Campus Composting Project
Lusófona University is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability by continuing its Composting Project. The initiative, led by the Faculty of Engineering's Eco-Schools Team, aims to valorise the organic waste generated in the campus canteens, transforming it into nutrient-rich compost.
16.06.2023
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ULusófona Students Plant Trees to Mark Environment Week
In June, Lusófona University marked Environment Week with a tree-planting initiative on campus. Students from the Eco-Schools Council took part in planting six Cercis siliquastrum trees, commonly known as Judas Trees. This activity aimed to raise awareness among the university community about the importance of native species diversity and the presence of green spaces on campus. The event highlighted the university's commitment to sustainability and teamwork, contributing to a greener and healthier environment for all.
29.06.2023
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Organic Garden Clean-Up Identifies Invasive Plant
During a recent clean-up operation in the area destined for Lusófona University's organic vegetable garden, an invasive plant was identified, known as cortadeira or erva das pampas, popularly called plumas. This species, although attractive, is harmful to the balance of the local ecosystem.
11.07.2023
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Students Explore Geological Resources at ULusófona Campus
The Lusófona University campus was the scene of an innovative practical activity in which students from the Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering courses took part in a geological survey. This exercise, part of the General and Applied Geology course, 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.
15.07.2023
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Air Quality Assessment
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Students from the Faculty of Engineering Evaluate Air Quality
As part of the Air Quality Management course of the Master's programme in Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering (FE) of Universidade Lusófona, the students developed an innovative project focused on air quality and energy efficiency.
07.06.2023
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Risks, Effects and Prevention of Asbestos in Lecture at Lusófona University
On 7 June, the Faculty of Engineering at Lusófona University hosted a lecture on ‘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 teachers and students from the environmental and civil engineering fields, highlighted the importance of asbestos in multiple sectors, addressing the challenges and precautions associated with its use.
10.06.2023
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Waste Management
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ULusófona Reforça Compromisso de Sustentabilidade com Novos Ecopontos no Campus
On 25 May, Universidade Lusófona took another significant step towards sustainability with the implementation of five new eco-islands on campus. These ecopoints, made up of containers for recycling glass, packaging and cardboard, were installed in building D and aim to encourage waste separation among the academic community.
27.05.2023
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Lusófona University Promotes Online Training on Waste Separation
Eco-Schools at the Faculty of Engineering of Lusófona University continued its partnership with Sociedade Ponto Verde (SPV), which began last year as part of the "Where You Are Always Recycle" project. This year, online training was organised for the entire interested academic community, including Lusófona's cleaning staff, who took part via a room equipped for the purpose at the university.
30.06.2023
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ULusófona Attends VII International Congress on Environmental Education
Lusófona University was represented at the VII International Congress of Environmental Education, which took place in Maputo, Mozambique, from 3 to 7 July 2023. The presence of the FE Eco-Schools Coordination and members of the institution's management reinforced Lusófona's commitment to environmental education.
09.07.2023
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ULusófona Highlights Environmental Education at the VII International Congress
Between 17 and 20 July, Universidade Lusófona took part in the 7th International Eco-Schools Congress, held at the Casa da Ciência in Aveiro. The event brought together coordinators and board members of the Eco-Schools programme, with the aim of disseminating pedagogical initiatives and sustainable practices for both teachers and students.
21.07.2023
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Energy
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Energy Saving Awareness Action at ULusófona
As part of its mission to promote sustainable practices, Lusófona University's Eco-Schools coordination organised an awareness-raising event on energy saving on 6 June. 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 were discussed for reducing energy consumption and improving the sustainability of the university campus.
06.06.2023
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ULusófona Replaces Fluorescent Lamps with LEDs in New Building
Lusófona University is continuing its sustainability and energy consumption reduction strategy, which began last year, with the replacement of fluorescent lamps with LEDs in yet another building on campus. This initiative, known as ‘relamping’, aims to replace high-consumption light bulbs with low-consumption LEDs, while maintaining the original brackets.
18.07.2023
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Water
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ULusófona Students Evaluate Water in Sancha and Santo André Lagoons
As part of the project course, students from Lusófona University took part in a technical outing to the Sancha and Santo André lagoons, where they had the opportunity to apply the knowledge they had learnt in the classroom. The activity included the use of multi-parameter probes to measure the physical-chemical parameters of the water and the collection of samples to analyse microbiological indicators.
08.03.2023
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ULusófona Promotes Session on the Quality of Water and Sand in Coastal Zones
As part of the Medical Microbiology Bachelor in Biotechnology at the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering Eco-Schools programme, Lusófona University organised an awareness 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, a Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies (CESAM) researcher and head of the Mycology Unit in the Environmental Health Department of the Dr Ricardo Jorge National Health Institute.
18.05.2023
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Lusófona University in Underwater Cleaning Campaign
On 27 May, Tiago Monteiro, a student studying Biotechnology at Lusófona University and a member of the board of the Eco-Schools Faculty of Engineering, took part in one of the biggest underwater clean-up campaigns ever held. The event, attended by 842 divers, set a new record by collecting around 3 tonnes of marine waste in just 24 hours. Among the items removed were ropes, plastic and glass bottles and disposable masks.
29.05.2023
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Lusófona University Students Visit Lousal Mine on Technical Outing
On 20 June, students from the Lusófona University Eco-Council, accompanied by teacher Anabela Cruces, took part in a technical outing to the old Lousal mine. During the visit, the students explored the mine's historic facilities and the living science centre created on site. The activity emphasised the importance of rehabilitating mining areas and managing water quality. The students collected water and sediment samples, which will be analysed in Ecotoxicology and Water Quality classes, reinforcing the importance of studying natural resource management and environmental preservation.
25.06.2023
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Community
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"Ugly" fruits and veggies... NOT!
As part of the ERASMUS Project “Ugly” fruits and veggies... NOT!, we would like to share with everyone an example that we consider positive. On the Campus of Lusófona University, in Lisbon, we encourage consumer proximity to agricultural producers. Every week we have the possibility to buy, directly from the producer, fruit and vegetables, in prepared baskets that offer a varied set of products, including specimens of fruit and vegetables classified as “ugly”.
03.05.2023
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ECO-Webinars: Environment & Sustainability | 3rd Edition
As part of the Eco-Schools programme of the Faculty of Engineering at Lusófona University - Lisbon University Centre, various online events on the theme "Environment and Sustainability" will be held throughout the months of May and June. These webinars will be conducted by invited experts on different topics.
From 18.05.2023 to 01.06.2023
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Faculty of Engineering Students Create Eco-Code in Competition
Lusófona University's Faculty of Engineering recently organised a unique competition among its students to create the Eco-Code, an initiative that aims to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility on campus.
19.06.2023
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Eco-Schools Flag
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Faculty of Engineering Celebrates Eco-Schools Award with Flag Raising
The Faculty of Engineering at Universidade Lusófona - 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 carried out under the Eco-Schools programme throughout the school year.
27.11.2023
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