FEUP promoted, on November 20th, the long-awaited 1st Repair Café of the 2023/24 academic year. This event, which takes place periodically, took place in the Coffee Lounge of block B, between 3pm and 5pm, was an initiative dedicated to giving a second life to everyday objects, through their repair.
FEUP’s Repair Café had the valuable participation of volunteers, students and teachers. These dedicated volunteers not only helped with the repair of small appliances, televisions, headphones, coffee machines, but also provided a unique opportunity for participants to learn how to repair their own equipment.
The FEUP community enthusiastically joined the event, bringing a variety of items for repair. From electronic devices to accessories, the diversity of objects submitted for repair reflected the community’s commitment to embracing sustainable practices.
Highlighting the solidarity nature of Repair Café, all repaired equipment whose owners no longer needed it were handed over to solidarity institutions, thus contributing to social and environmental causes.
FEUP expresses its gratitude to all the participants, volunteers and collaborators who made this Repair Café a success. This event not only reinforced the community spirit, but also reinforced FEUP’s commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.
If you didn’t have the opportunity to participate in this event, stay tuned for FEUP’s upcoming sustainability initiatives and join us in building a more sustainable campus.