The Fernando Pessoa University (UFP) was present at the ceremony to sign the UNIK Porto collaboration agreement, held at the Porto City Council, in an initiative that brought together several higher education institutions from the city.

The UFP was represented by Professor Dr. Paula Mota Santos, Vice-Rector for Culture, Social Responsibility, Relations with the Territory and International Cooperation, reaffirming the University’s commitment to developing strategic partnerships and strengthening the connection between higher education and the territory.

The ceremony was opened by the Mayor of Porto, Pedro Duarte, and attended by the Secretary of State for Higher Education, Cláudia Sarrico.

The UNIK Porto agreement represents an important step in strengthening cooperation between higher education institutions and the Municipality of Porto, promoting the valorization of academic talent, the sharing of knowledge and the affirmation of the city as a hub for higher education, research and innovation.

The participation of Universidade Fernando Pessoa in this initiative reflects its commitment to collaborative action, contributing to the revitalization of the academic community and to the projection of Porto as a leading university city.