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Vegetarian "Bean Ready" stew wins first place at Ecotrophelia 2018 and will head to Paris in October for the European final
The Higher School of Biotechnology of the Portuguese Catholic University of Porto (ESB) has won yet another international prize. Students of the MSc in Food Technology have won the top Ecotrophelia Portugal 2018 prize. The competition is aimed at challenging participants to develop a ground-breaking food product.
Saint John's Festival celebrates culture and tradition in the city of Porto
The feast of São João in Porto, the patron of the city, is celebrated on 24th June, but the longest festive evening in the city of Porto happens on 23rd June with music and dancing as partygoers enjoy the numerous events all over town. The party, however, begins on 22nd June with the Rusgas of Saint John's Festival.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2018 granted to Portuguese student from the University of Porto
The Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2018-2019, one of the most important and prestigious awards in the field of Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry was awarded to Carolina Furtado, graduate of the Doctoral Programme in Mechanical Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP).
The President of the Republic's commitment to stop the flouting of homelessness
The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, made a recognition visit in Porto in the context of the social responses to homelessness in the city. According to the President, the social inclusion and integration of homeless people in the country is a target to be met till 2023/2024.
It is official: Serralves em Festa starts today
The 15th edition of Serralves em Festa starts today, and the last May day "hosted" the warm-up party. For several years now, this major event of contemporary culture features parades and contemporary dance shows.
From round the world to Porto, experts debate Respiratory Health
The 1st Ibero-American Primary Care Respiratory Meeting takes place in Porto at the Customs Building and runs from 31st May till 2nd June. "Adding value in a resource constrained world" is the topical issue under discussion in the framework of the 9th International Primary Care Respiratory Group and the 1st Ibero-American Primary Care Respiratory Meeting, which gathers over one thousand participants worldwide.
Planning a trip to Porto? Swiss Magazine and Eduardo Aires have got you covered
Plan the adventures you are going to have in Porto and get inspired by the short trip itinerary "My Porto", prepared by the internationally multi awarded designer Eduardo Aires (eduardoaires.com), upon invitation by Swiss Magazine.
Casa da Música hosts three free concerts on World Children's Day
The concerts are cost free and mark the World Children's Day this Friday, 1st June, as well as the beginning of the summer scheduling season at Casa da Música. For a period of three months, Casa da Música (CdM) will deliver more than 150 shows and performances, 65 of which free of charge.
Porto Circus International Festival will be the next big circus shows arena
Coliseu Porto Ageas will for the first time receive community funds to produce circus shows. This event themed Porto Circus International Festival will be jointly produced with Porto City Hall. The festival's goal is to revisit the treasured recollections of the great moments of the past and offer the city 40 shows, both street shows and concert hall performances in September.
6th World Congress on Targeting Microbiota will take place in Porto in October 2018
The 6th World Congress of Targeting Microbiota will take place in Porto, Portugal from 28 to 30 October. The conference will present leading microbiota scientists from all over the world and it is the perfect opportunity to scientific networks and collaborations between experts.