Society
Climate Change Leadership Porto Summit 2019: be inspired
The Climate Change Leadership Porto Summit 2019 welcomes first line speakers. Nobel Prize Laureate and former Vice-President of the USA, Al Gore is the keynote speaker of this major event in Porto, on 7th march 2019, and will deliver a lecture on the theme "Solutions for the Wine Industry -Porto protocol - a case for optimism on climate change".
Are we leading a humdrum existence? A parable of human existence on stage at the Rivoli
Actor and stage Director, Miguel Loureiro approached the marvelous novella "The Beast in the Jungle" (1903), by British writer Henry James and translated by Marquerite Duras, in 1961 to speculate on human existence. The performance will be on stage at Rivoli, on 8 and 9 February, at 9 pm and 7 pm, respectively.
2nd PubhD Porto Gala party celebrates Science at UP
The Rectory of the University of Porto hosts the 2nd PubhD Porto Gala party and highlights the international PhD student's community in Higher Education institutions of the University of Porto.
The University of Porto has been sending more students abroad than any other Portuguese university
It is true that students with an academic international experience are more likely to be targeted by global companies. As such, the University of Porto is keen to enabling its students to gain practical skills and international experience while building their resumes.
Come and see Blip for yourself during Blip Open Day in Porto
Blipers invite for the Open Day i4.0, jointly organised with IAPMEI, on 31 January, starting at 2.30 pm. This will be an opportunity to understand how Blip works and delivers state of the art software.
Delightful concert-film festival in Porto by the Portuguese Symphonic Band at Casa da Música
The magic of cinema is back to Casa da Música from 10 to 19 February, featuring four "not to miss" concert films under the Invicta.Música.Filmes festival, at Casa da Musica, with the Portuguese Symphonic band performing emblematic soundtracks in the history of cinema.
Porto leads in implant science research
The Health Institute of Research and Innovation (i3S), in Porto, will lead a European consortium entrusted with developing "matrices for knee joint cartilage repair", with an allocation of € 5.5 million euros", stated the project coordinator, Meriem Lamghari to News Agency Lusa.
Bacchic culture or the Essence of Wine in Porto
The Essência do Vinho, which is regarded as the biggest and most prestigious wine competition in Portugal, will run from 21 to 24 February in Palácio da Bolsa, in Porto. Early bird tickets are available till 18 February, at the website of the event.
The impossible world of MC Escher in Porto in February
Following successful exhibitions in several cities across Europe and in the USA, the Arthemisia Organisation, the leading company regarding exhibits and the Escher Foundation, has decided to bring this display to the city of Porto, as "we had confirmation of the Portuguese cultural liveliness, namely in the magnificent city of Porto", as stated by Arthemisia President, Iole Siena.
Prepare your running shoes: Porto City Race brings you the sports of navigation in May
Porto City Race will take place in May and the novelty this year is that this pedestrian orienteering competition will extend to the eastern part of town. Registrations are now open.