Local: Auditorium B001

Session 1: Monday, June 30th, 2025 | 13h45-14h30 

Session 2: Monday, June 30th, 2025 | 14h35-15h20

Lecturers: Fernanda Mendes and Helena Lopes, FEUPs GOI-Orientation and Integration Unit

Fernanda Mendes Helena Lopes
  • Psychologist at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto – Orientation and Integration Office;
  • Master Degree and First Degree in Psychology (Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto);
  • Full Member of the Portuguese Board of Psychologists;
  • Specialty College of the Portuguese Board of Psychologists:
    • General Specialty in Clinical and Health Psychology;
    • Advanced Specialty in Psychotherapy.
  • Psychologist at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto – Orientation and Integration Office;
  • PhD in Educational Sciences (Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto);
  • First Degree in Psychology (Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto);
  • Post-graduation studies:
    • Motivation Psychology (Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra);
    • Training Systems Assessment (Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto);
  • Full Member of the Portuguese Board of Psychologists;
  • Specialty College of the Portuguese Board of Psychologists:
    • General Specialty in Educational Psychology.

Program:

  1. Depression and anxiety: what is it and what are its most common issues
  2. Mental Health and Well-Being: tips to deal with worry, rumination, distress and emotional exhaustion

Registration: In June, registered participants will receive a questionnaire to confirm their interest in the proposed workshops. Note: Limited spots available!

Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate upon validation of attendance.

Local: Auditorium B002

Session 1: Monday, June 30th, 2025 | 13h45-14h30 

Session 2: Monday, June 30th, 2025 | 14h35-15h20

Lecturers: João Henrique Almeida, FEUP Talent Unit

  • Psychologist, 33 years old and born in Viseu – a small city in the heart of Portugal;
  • Working at the Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto, certified in career management and holding a master in Clinical and Health Psychology from University of Aveiro as well as a specialization in advanced coaching from University of Porto;
  • Experienced trainer in topics such as career design, personal and professional development, leadership, communication, among others.

Program: FEUP Talent Unit is responsible for promoting the interaction between students and companies at the academia and the management of Alumni relations. One of our main goals is to promote different projects and initiatives to help students and graduates develop or enhance their skills. With this session you’ll have the opportunity to get to know some of the projects that are being held by FEUP Talent Unit, namely some specific projects specifically designed for PhD students. Also, at this session you will have the chance to have a moment to think about where your PhD is as part of your career path and life design.

  • What can I do with it?
  • Is this a step to open up, or am I looking to close a gap?
  • Do I need a plan B?

Do not miss this opportunity to discuss your career concerns with fellow PhD students and think ahead about your choices and goals.

Registration: In June, registered participants will receive a questionnaire to confirm their interest in the proposed workshops. Note: Limited spots available!

Certificate: Participants will receive a certificate upon validation of attendance.