Canvas platform informs educational institutions about cybersecurity incident.
Fernando Pessoa University became aware of the incident reported by the Canvas platform through official communication from Instructure, the entity responsible for the service. Initially, the platform informed some institutions about the existence of unauthorized activity, later confirming that, in the case of Fernando Pessoa University, no evidence of compromised credentials was identified, […]
Fernando Pessoa is a partner of the Municipality of Lousada for the 5th consecutive year and is hosting the “Apprentice for a Day” initiative.”
On April 10th, the "Apprentice for a Day" activity took place, marking the 5th consecutive year of a partnership between the Fernando Pessoa Foundation and the Municipality of Lousada. Following the DICAS program, another edition of the "Orient Yourself and Follow" project took place, aiming to prevent school dropout and promote […].
RTP interviews Professor Freitas-Magalhães about the science of the face and emotion.
Professor Freitas-Magalhães was interviewed live on the afternoon of May 7th on the RTP2 program "Sociedade Civil," hosted by journalist Luís Castro in Lisbon. The interview focused on the scientific work developed by the Facial Expression of Emotion Laboratory (FEELab) at the Fernando Pessoa University, which this year celebrates its 23rd anniversary […]
Job opening for a temporary, indefinite-term contract for an Investigator.
The FP announces that a competition is open for the hiring of a doctoral candidate, under an indefinite employment contract. Candidates who are nationals, foreigners or stateless, holding a doctorate degree in Biomedical Sciences or related scientific areas and possessing a scientific and professional curriculum that […] may apply.
FP conducts a Minor Surgery Course as part of the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine.
On 23 April, the Minor Surgery Course took place, an initiative integrated into the curriculum unit of Clinical Gestures and Practices III, of the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine. The course was held at the Centre for Experimental Anatomy and Surgery (CACE), which belongs to the Fernando Pessoa University Hospital, next to the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (EMCB), under [...]
FP employees participate in training on "Basic concepts of firefighting"“
On 31st March and 1st April, the training course “Basic Notions of Firefighting” was held at the Fernando Pessoa facilities in Porto, and in Gondomar, in partnership with the Institute for Employment and Vocational Training. We had the privilege of receiving firefighters with solid training as instructors.
International Student Competition - Applications open • 2nd Phase • May 6th to 18th
Fernando Pessoa University has opened the second phase of applications for the International Student Scheme, intended for candidates of non-EU nationality wishing to pursue higher education in Portugal. Applications are submitted exclusively online, via the platform: inforestudante.ufp.pt Courses and Places Available Architecture (Master's) — 1 place Political Science International Relations (Bachelor's) — 1 place Communication Sciences (Bachelor's) […]
Mental health and the humanities will be debated at the international virtual symposium Composing Worlds 2026.
On April 28th and 29th, the Composing Worlds 2026: International Virtual Symposium on Mental Health, Humanities and Nature, promoted by the Fernando Pessoa University, took place. The Symposium is part of the work developed by the Composing Worlds network: Humanities, Well-being and Health, based at the Fernando Pessoa Foundation. This international meeting arises in a context marked by profound transformations […]
FCT Week took place on April 14, 15 and 16.
On April 14th, 15th, and 16th, FCT Week took place, a week during which activities were held to promote the fields of Architecture and Computer Engineering. The Faculty of Engineering (FP) hosted, over the three days, professionals working in these markets, so that students could have direct contact with insights, […]
The 7th edition of the Communication Sciences Day took place on April 22nd.
The 7th edition of the Communication Sciences Day took place on April 22nd, in the Noble Hall of FP, under the theme “(In)Visibilities in Contemporary Communication”. This is an already established initiative in the academic life of the institution, which brought together students, lecturers, and guests from the areas of media, journalism, culture, arts, and politics. The day […]