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Fashion students fight textile waste in Porto by quickening a solidarity project
The Escola de Moda do Porto (EMP) (Fashion School in Porto) is boosting the fight against clothing and textile waste by creating unique garments made of textile fabrics that would otherwise add to the waste by the fashion industry.
Speed Recruitment 2020 will occur online in real time, on 25th November
The 13th edition of the Speed Recruitment event is held exclusively online, this year, on 25th November, at 9am, due to the Covid-19 contingency plan. Participants will be able to visit the virtual stands of all the companies that are associated with the event, get feedback regarding recruitment needs and existing job opportunities. Participation is free but prior registration is mandatory. Apply at www.speedrecruitment.pt
Art and Spot Gallery in Porto displays wit caricature virtual exhibition on Picasso
The Art and Spot Gallery, in Porto, at Alameda Shop & Spot offers regular exhibitions on caricatures and cartoon artwork on renowned personalities. The art spot offers wit caricatures of Picasso, famous painter, who also was a caricaturist, till the end of November.
Bienal’21 Fotografia do Porto Open Call receives applications until 30th November
Applications for the Bienal’21 Fotografia do Porto Open Call are running until 30th November. Applications to the support programme are free and the aim is to select two winners: an artist or collective, Portuguese or foreigner, one residing in Portugal and the other in Spain. Results will be announced on 14th December.
Fascinating facts and trivia about the city of Porto
Porto offers amazing peculiarities that make it what it is and always has been: unique. From its name – Porto – to the reason why its inhabitants are called “tripeiros”, get to know some of the most fascinating aspects of The Invicta.
See the Sea Monsters running loose at the Rectory of the University of Porto
The Rectory building of the University of Porto hosts an incredible exhibition made of waste collected in the beaches of the Invicta. Sea Monsters ("Monstros Marinhos”) is the theme of the exhibit jointly organized by the Interdisciplinary Center of Maritime and Environmental Investigation (CIIMAR) and the campaign Ocean Action Hub.
Outdoor time to boost stamina amid the pandemic on weekend mornings
The sports municipal programmes, organised by Ágora, are approved by the health authorities, and the weekend programmes still offer free sessions. On 21st November, the Days with Energy (Dias com Energia) programme offers Pilates, Yoga, and Tai chi, in four areas in town. On 22nd November there is the Sundays in Shape (Domingos em Forma) programme features a walk through the Oriental Park.
Alumnus of the Faculty of Architecture of the UP is the Emergent Architect of the Year 2020, by dezeen
The studio SUMMARY, led by architect Samuel Gonçalves, alumnus of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP), won the prestigious dezeen Awards 2020 in the category “Emerging Architect of the Year”.
U. Porto cooperates with the new Chamber of Commerce Portugal-China SME
The U.Porto and the recently created Chamber of Commerce Portugal-China SME (CCPC-PME) signed a cooperation agreement on 19th November, with the purpose of implementing joint programmes and initiatives in the scientific, cultural areas and recruitment of foreign students.
The Municipality of Porto launches business support line “Revitaliza Porto.”
Starting this Friday, economic operators in town can count on the specialised service of the support line “Revitaliza Porto”. This is a free support service launched by the Municipality of Porto, via InvestPorto, whose goal is to support the business community in the city of Porto in the response to the pandemic crisis.