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Torre do Clérigos will be teaching history and telling stories! Curious already?
Starting on 4th March, until 1st August, the Torre dos Clérigos will provide online videos to share the most amazing facts and trivia with wannabe visitors and pretty much everyone interested in history and remembrance of historic times, as well as cultural, artistic, historical, political, technical and architectural heritage. Access is free and everyone is invited.
Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management grants Porto A scores according the Carbon Disclosure Project
Porto received the highest rating for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while building resilience to the impacts of climate change. Alongside other members of the A List regarding environmental action, which features 88 cities worldwide, Porto is setting an example as a resilient, engaged city that safeguards its citizens, its economy and, ultimately, the planet. The CDP Europe Awards 2021 were held in an online format on 2nd March, under the motto #BuildForwardBetter.
Health established companies are looking for startups with ideas. Register now!
Startups and health companies come together on 25th March to debate ideas and challenges in the sector. This online event is promoted by ScaleUp Porto. Register until 8th March.
NOS Primavera Sound is back in June 2022: looking forward with optimism
The festival’s organisations announced today that NOS Primavera Sound 9th edition will be postponed, as it was in 2021, owing to the pandemic and to the resulting unpredictable times we live now, regarding the hosting of large events. The new date is set: June 2022.
Just Another Day At The Office? Join the online networking on 17th March
The acronym ADATO means exactly Another Day At The Office, which is an event organised by JuniFEUP to promote the networking between engineering graduates and national companies. Set the date: 17th March, online. Register here.
Project “Aquisições” features selection committee and procurement dates
The project "Aquisições", which reactivated the Municipal Art Collection in Porto, already has a new selection committee for 2021, as well as dates for direct procurement of artwork to artists and art collectives. Procurement suggestions run between 1st and 15th April 2021.
Digital switchover leads ALTER SOLUTIONS to open job positions
ALTER SOLUTIONS Portugal, expertise and consulting group specialised in DevOps, Mobile development, Data Science, Business Intelligence, Project Management, Infrastructure and Quality Assurance is to hire more than 200 collaborators for its offices in Porto and in Lisbon during 2021. The goal is to strengthen support teams and increase operations capacity in the country.
747 applications received under the Porto Solidário support programme to target housing problems
Porto Solidário municipal programme received 747 applications between 19th January and 15th February. Thus far, 319 applications have been approved, of which 289 have already been granted support for a period of 24 months, worth 198.70 euros per application, on average. The analysis process is ongoing.
Weekend style: set yourself to a tranquil afternoon with Quarentena Cinéfila
Once you have completed your wellbeing workout with the #Treinaemcasa, set yourself an interesting movie cinema from home. The suggestion by Quarentena Cinéfila, delivered by Medeia Filmes, in partnership with Porto Municipal Theatre, is Wings (1966) by Larisa Shepitko, about a woman who must reconcile her past with her present reality.
Boost your body and activate wellness with #Treinaemcasa
Boost your body and activate wellness with the online programme #Treinaemcasa. This 20-minute class will help you energise your day with guidelines to avoid personal injuries. The sessions take to the online platform and are free of charge.