Seminar in Biomedicine addresses the challenges of biomedical research in the 21st century
Next session: October 23 • 17:00 • Format: online
A Universidade Fernando Pessoa recebe, no próximo dia 23 de outubro, às 17h00, a Prof.ª Doutora Raquel Soares, Professora Catedrática do Departamento de Biomedicina da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade do Porto, para uma conferência dedicada aos desafios e oportunidades da investigação biomédica no século XXI. A conferência assinala a aula inaugural do Doutoramento em […]
Opening lecture of the Doctorate in Biomedical and Health Sciences
Salão Nobre • 17:00-18:30
The inaugural lecture of the Doctorate in Biomedical and Health Sciences will take place on October 23 at 17:00 in the Nobre Hall of Fernando Pessoa University. A presentation titled “From Scientific Questions to Health Impact: Challenges and Opportunities in Biomedical Research in the 21st Century – Insights from Obesity and Cancer” will be held […]
Seminar in Biomedicine addresses the topic “Diversity of Modern Therapeutics and Their Targets”
The cycle of seminars of the Master’s Degree in Biomedicine of Fernando Pessoa University and the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) will continue on October 21st, with a session that will address the topic “Diversity of Modern Therapeutics and Their Targets”. The guest of the Wednesday session will be Patrick J Kennedy (PhD, FMUP, […]
«Pain and Glory» sets the tone for the first lecture of the Compor Mundos Cycle on the Humanities and Health
Salão Nobre – Free Entrance
The Compor Mundos 2026/27 cycle, dedicated to the theme «Humanities and Health», begins with a conversation based on an excerpt from the film Dor e Glória, by Pedro Almodóvar. The session will take place on October 21st, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Nobre Hall of Fernando Pessoa University, with free admission. Facilitated by Prof. Dr. […]
UFP Doctor Talks brings together former PhD students and retells the history of the Doctorate in Communication Sciences
The Fernando Pessoa University (UFP) will hold the “UFP Doctor Talks” on October 20 at 15:00, an initiative integrated into the Alumni Talks format that aims to value the paths of former doctoral students linked to the field of Communication Sciences and to reflect on the role of the University in the development of their academic and professional trajectories […]
Open class “Prisons that Learn: management of penitentiary knowledge in Brazil and the challenges of contemporary criminal policy”
Room A1 – Headquarters Building • 15:30-17:00
The open class “Prisons that Learn: the management of penitentiary knowledge in Brazil and the challenges of contemporary criminal policy” will be based on the thesis that the penitentiary system must be understood not only as a space for the execution of sentences, but also as a complex organization that produces data, information, experiences and knowledge. In this sense, the perspective proposed […]
Seminar in Biomedicine addresses the “Importance of preclinical safety and toxicity testing for the evaluation of new immunobiological and synthetic compounds”
Next session: October 16 • Format: online
The cycle of seminars of the Master's Degree in Biomedicine of Fernando Pessoa University and the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD) continues on October 16, with a session dedicated to «The importance of preclinical safety and toxicity tests for the evaluation of new immunobiological and synthetic compounds». The seminar will be led by Prof. […]
Open lecture on “Urban Sustainability” with Dr. Michelle Miele
Room 103 Building Sede • 14:00-15:30 • Free entrance
The open class on “Urban Sustainability”, with Dr. Michelle Miele, will focus on the comparison between Ribeirão Preto and Porto, in terms of architecture. The central theme will therefore be the comparison between these two areas, which have different climates. Thus, it aims to highlight how the climatic and urban context of each city guides the design of urban spaces […]
Seminar in Biomedicine addresses epigenetic modulation as a therapeutic approach in sickle cell disease
Seminar dedicated to epigenetic modulation as a therapeutic approach in sickle cell disease, facilitated by Edna Ribeiro.
UFP promotes reflection on the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Fernando Pessoa University will hold a session dedicated to responsible use policies of Artificial Intelligence and its role in Higher Education on October 12, 2026, at 14:30, in the Auditorium of UFP. The initiative includes the presentation of the Responsible Use Policy of Artificial Intelligence of Fernando Pessoa University and brings together […]