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Opinion Article – World Breast Cancer Day: diet and exercise are pillars of prevention

This is an opinion article by Paula Ravasco –  Director of the International Postgraduate Programme “Nutrition and Metabolism in Oncology” in collaboration with the Institute of Health Sciences of UCP, Associate Professor on Católica Medical School, Team Leader and Principal Investigator at the UCP Interdisciplinary Health Research Centre & CatolicaMed Platform and Coordinator of the […]

Universidade Católica launches webinars to facilitate integration and boost academic success

UCP4SUCCESS announces a new series of webinars “Simplifying University: Towards Success”, designed to support students at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, by offering practical tools to facilitate integration and boost academic success.  Over the course of three sessions, topics essential to academic life will be addressed: Transition to Higher Education: Explore, Learn and Adapt; Study in Action: Learn to Manage, Motivate and […]

Opinion Article – Portugal: a safe haven for vaccines

This is an opinion article by Paulo Bettencourt – Deputy Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), Director of the CIIS CatólicaMed Platform, Director of the Teaching and Research Laboratory, Member of the Scientific Council of Católica Medical School and Co-Founder of the Católica Medical School. At a time when medical interventions, access […]

Opinion Article – World Lung Day: “Preventing respiratory diseases means saving lives.”

This is an opinion article by Amélia Feliciano – Invited Assistant Professor of Católica Medical School, Coordination of the curricular unit Circulation and Respiration I and Co-Coordination of the curricular unit. Breathing is the first and last act of our lives, but we only value it when faced with illness. World Lung Day, observed on September 25th, […]

Opinion Article – World Food Day: Nutrition is a Human Right and a Pillar of Health

This is an opinion article by Paula Ravasco – Director of the International Postgraduate Programme “Nutrition and Metabolism in Oncology” in collaboration with the Institute of Health Sciences of UCP, Associate Professor on Católica Medical School, Team Leader and Principal Investigator at the UCP Interdisciplinary Health Research Centre & CatolicaMed Platform and Coordinator of the curricular […]

UCP2 Mental Health launches Open Call “UCP Students’ Voices” to promote mental health at Católica

UCP2 Mental Health is seeking motivated students to join its advisory panel and contribute to the promotion of mental health in the academic community of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa. This is an opportunity for anyone who wants to voice their ideas and actively participate in creating a healthier, more supportive university environment that is attentive to everyone’s well-being. Students […]

UCP reinforces its commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of the academic community

On the Porto campus of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, students, lecturers, specialists, members of the Rector’s Team, directors of academic units and partners gathered at the meeting “UCP2 Mental Health: what is changing in mental health and well-being at the Universidade Católica?”. Under the motto “What can we do now?”, Margarida Gaspar de Matos, professor at the Faculty of […]

Professors from Católica Medical School Honored with the Pedagogical Innovation Award

On the day when Universidade Católica Portuguesa celebrates 58 years of mission, knowledge, and service, the institution paid tribute to two of its faculty members for their excellence in teaching and their contribution to the academic and human development of students. Bruno Cardoso and Sofia Menéres, professors at the Católica Medical School, were distinguished with the Pedagogical […]

Free Course “Scientific Entrepreneurship” for students and researchers

📝 Applications are now open for the free course “Scientific Entrepreneurship”, an international initiative of the European project HEALTHPRENEURS with Católica Luz Clinical Academic Centre as an associated partner! The Higher University Course in Scientific Entrepreneurship equips you with the skills to transform research into entrepreneurial projects with market and social impact. Why should you […]