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Webinar Protecting the Ocean: Challenges and Solutions for More Sustainable Seas

As part of the Pact’s commitment to preventing plastic pollution and promoting a circular economy, we will be hosting a webinar on February 27, from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM, dedicated to the theme “Protecting the Ocean: Challenges and Solutions for More Sustainable Seas”.

The ocean plays a fundamental role in environmental and economic balance, while […]

Webinar Protecting the Ocean: Challenges and Solutions for More Sustainable Seas2026-02-23T09:48:42+00:00

Webinar | Sustainable Public Procurement

As part of the promotion of more responsible and sustainability-driven institutional practices, FEUP is pleased to share the webinar“Sustainable Public Procurement – From Identifying the Need to Implementation | The A–Z Process of Sustainable Public Procurement at ISCTE”.

This session will provide a practical and structured overview of the full sustainable public procurement process at ISCTE,
from […]

Webinar | Sustainable Public Procurement2026-02-20T14:26:25+00:00

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026

As part of the celebrations for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, under the theme “Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalization”, FEUP is promoting a series of initiatives aimed at the academic community, reinforcing the institutional commitment to sustainability, innovation and the training of engineers prepared […]

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 20262026-03-04T18:10:15+00:00

Winner of the “More Sustainable Ideas” competition 2025

Filipe Almeida is the big winner of the “More Sustainable Ideas” competition 2025, promoted by the Commission for Sustainability of FEUP. Developed by a researcher from LEPABE, the project aims to promote more sustainable practices in FEUP’s laboratories and workshops, contributing to the reduction of resource consumption and waste production.

For more information, click here! […]

Winner of the “More Sustainable Ideas” competition 20252026-02-16T10:56:57+00:00

FEUP integrates the municipal climate strategy

The Municipality of Porto, through Porto Ambiente, recently promoted A co-creation session dedicated to integrating the climate action of city organizations with the municipality’s overall climate strategy. The initiative was carried out within the framework of the European A+CLASS project and brought together several local entities in a collaborative exercise of strategic alignment and shared […]

FEUP integrates the municipal climate strategy2026-02-16T13:09:27+00:00

Higher Education Summit 2026

Higher Education Summit 2026 on Transformative Education for Sustainability

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is redefining the way we learn, think, and act in a rapidly changing world. Grounded in a transformative learning approach, ESD fosters essential skills such as empathy, critical thinking, and collective action, which are key to addressing complex global challenges and building […]

Higher Education Summit 20262026-01-19T10:58:24+00:00

Repair Café@FEUP

Since 2019, the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) has been promoting the Repair Café, an initiative that combines sustainability, knowledge sharing, and community spirit. The objective is simple, yet powerful: to extend the lifespan of objects, preventing end-of-life equipment from ending up in landfills.

Impact and Participation

In the last three years, a […]

Repair Café@FEUP2025-11-21T14:40:14+00:00

Webinar: Sustainable Public Procurement in Higher Education

The Working Group on Governance and Strategy for Sustainability of the Sustainable Campus Network Portugal (RCS-PT) will host a
webinar on October 29, from 16:00 to 17:30 (GMT), dedicated to the topic of Sustainable Public Procurement in Higher Education.

The main goals of this session are to:

  • Frame Sustainable Public Procurement within the national and higher education […]
Webinar: Sustainable Public Procurement in Higher Education2025-10-20T13:17:46+00:00

Beach Cleanup Action | PPP

October 24 | Exclusive initiative for members of the Portuguese Plastics Pact, in partnership with Coca-Cola and LPN.

The Portuguese Plastics Pact, in collaboration with Coca-Cola and the LPN – League for the Protection of Nature, will hold a beach cleanup activity on October 24 in the Municipality of Póvoa de Varzim, as part […]
Beach Cleanup Action | PPP2025-10-16T14:09:51+00:00

1st Sustainability Run

Congratulations to the winners of the 1st Sustainability Run!

As part of FEUP’s 1st Sustainability Week, the 1st Sustainability Run took place, with enthusiastic participation from the academic community.

Here are the winners of this initiative:

Men’s Category

  • 🥇 1st place: David Rainho
  • 🥈 2nd place: Dinis França
  • 🥉 3rd place: Yasser Silva

Women’s Category

  • 🥇 1st place: Raquel […]
1st Sustainability Run2025-09-30T11:24:57+00:00
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