Society
Creative initiatives to enliven traditional trade
The second edition of "Lojas na Rua" (Outdoor Trade Spot) is a municipal initiative aimed at enliven the city trade on 14 October. This action will be conducted by window dressing specialised professionals while respecting the identity of each business and promoting its products and services.
University of Porto bombards Porto Book fair with over 230 titles
Porto University will "bombard" Porto Book fair with books of all kinds at bargain prices from 1 to 17 September in Palácio de Cristal. With its own exhibition space (pavilion 26), the University of Porto will present over 230 sponsored titles by U. Porto Editions, by Instituto Marques da Silva, by Casa-Museu Abel Salazar and the Faculties of Architecture, Sports, Engineering and Arts.
Concerts in the Avenida dos Aliados return in September
The "Concertos na Avenida" (Concerts in the Avenida dos Aliados) return to the city of Porto on 8 and 9 September, featuring a programme ranging from rock to a symphonic repertoire.
It's time to celebrate the magnificence of Port wine
For 10 days, from 1 to 10 September, the Port and Douro Wines Institute (IVDP) celebrate the 261 years of the Demarcated Douro Region. The wine producing Douro region was established in 1756.
Porto is one of the 15 friendliest cities to visit, says Condé Nast Traveler
With every justification, Porto is again spotlighted on the international scene. This time round as one of the 15 friendliest cities in the world to visit, according to Condé Nast Traveler.
Red Bull Air Race's security Plan is a worldwide benchmark
Red Bull Air Race is considered the benchmark in terms of safety procedures. This was highlighted during the press conference, held in Vila Nova de Gaia City Hall regarding the action plan for the safety and security of this event that will take place in river Douro, between the cities of Porto and Gaia from 1 to 3 September.
Nocturnal Dances completes Christian Rizzo's trilogy
The Municipal Theatre New season starts on 15 September featuring "Le Syndrome Ian", the last of Christian Rizzo's trilogy that revolves around different dance typologies. Now, the Director of the Centre Chorégraphique National de Montpellier is back in Rivoli with "Le Syndrome Ian" to conclude this trilogy, with a focus on nocturnal dances.
Spectacle of light in Serralves Park every day until midnight
Serralves Foundation promotes a guided visit, next Wednesday, 23 August to appreciate the vibrant nightlife in the park. This event is held under the "Há luz no Parque" (There is light in the Park) initiative which, until the end of August, intends to provide visitors with a unique experience of the Park surroundings, from 9 pm till midnight.
U.Porto is at the forefront of innovation in the field of Higher Education
The University of Porto provides coordination and organisational support, with other European and Uzbeke universities, under the E+ CBHE (Capacity Building in the field Higher Education), 2 (KA2) of Erasmus + Programme. Two of the six approved projects with a total funding of EUR 6 million will be coordinated by the University of Porto.
Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Porto from 5 to 8 September
Porto will host the 18th EPIA - international conference on Artificial Intelligence from 5 to 8 September. Invited speakers include leading researchers such as Philipp Slusallek, Francesco Bonchi, and Simon M. Lucas. Promoting research, networking and enhancing the most significant advances in the area of AI are the main objectives of this event.