Open lecture “Together at the table of swallowing: the importance of interdisciplinary work”
May 15th • Free admission • Fernando Pessoa Room

On May 15th, between 9:00 AM and 10:15 AM, the open lecture “Together at the Swallowing Table: The Importance of Interdisciplinary Work” will take place as part of the Speech Therapy degree program. The objective of the lecture, which will be led by Professor Daniela Oliveira Vieira and students Leonor Garcia, Nádia Santos, and Tess Bensimhon, […]
The Facial Expression of Emotion Laboratory presented the pioneering results of 20 years of research on Alzheimer's disease.

The Facial Expression of Emotion Laboratory (FEELab) at the Faculty of Medicine of the Fernando Pessoa University presented on April 16th in Porto the results of a 20-year longitudinal study on Alzheimer's Disease, conducted under the coordination of Professor Freitas-Magalhães. The study, a pioneering international approach, shows that facial expression […]
The 7th edition of the CECA Conference took place on April 10th.

Last Friday, April 10th, the 7th edition of the Animal Science Studies Center (CECA) Conference took place at the Auditorium of the Trofa Saúde Hospital – Escola Fernando Pessoa, in Gondomar. The event brought together researchers, teachers, and institutional partners for a moment of sharing and reflection on the research and innovation developed […]
Psychology students participate in the II International Congress “Educating for Freedom” in Matosinhos.

Between April 8th and 10th, first-cycle students in Psychology and second-cycle students in Forensic Psychology attended the II International Congress “Educating for Freedom,” which took place in Matosinhos. The congress was organized by the Portuguese Association for Education in Prisons, in partnership with the Municipal Council […]
Open lecture on "Communication in academic and professional contexts in the health field"“
May 15th • Free admission • Fernando Pessoa Room

On May 15th, between 11:00 AM and 11:45 AM, as part of the Speech Therapy degree program, an open lecture entitled "Communication in academic and professional contexts in the health field" will take place. The lecture will be held in the Fernando Pessoa Room and will be given by 4th-year Speech Therapy students, Ana […]
Lecturer Jorge Pedro Sousa present at a conference at the Higher School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu.

On April 8th, Professor Jorge Pedro Sousa was welcomed to the auditorium of the Higher School of Education of the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu for a conference dedicated to the history of journalism in Portugal. The session, which brought together around 50 participants, including professors and undergraduate and graduate students from courses in the field of […]
Nutrition Science students from FP visit the Northern Human Milk Bank.

On April 14th, students from the Nutrition Sciences degree program visited the Northern Human Milk Bank, a national reference unit for the promotion of maternal and child health. The students learned firsthand about the operation of this service, as well as the importance of human milk donation and processing, reinforcing […]
The School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences hosts ANEM.

On April 9th, the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (EMCB) of the Fernando Pessoa University received a visit from the President and Vice-President of the National Association of Medical Students (ANEM), Maria Fontão and Marta Duarte. The delegation was welcomed by the Medical Students' Association of EMCB and the Executive Coordination […]
The 2nd edition of the Jean Monnet Module will take place at Gdansk University, Poland.

The Fernando Pessoa University, in partnership with Gdansk University, Poland, and the University of Salamanca, Spain, under the auspices of the European Union, is organizing the second edition of the Jean Monnet Module “European Union's political statement on Human Rights in the age of Artificial Intelligence,” which this year is taking place at Gdansk University, Poland. This project […]
On March 24th and 26th, the 1st FCS Conference was notable for its strong participation from students, faculty, and alumni.

The 1st edition of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FCS) Conference at Fernando Pessoa University took place on March 24th, 25th and 26th, 2026, establishing itself as an important meeting place for knowledge sharing, research promotion and encouragement of scientific innovation. The event brought together students, teachers and professionals from […]