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MED researchers took part in the 11th edition of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) PhD Workshop
MED researchers took part in the 11th edition of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE) PhD Workshop, which took place at the University of Évora between 17 and 19 June 2026, under the theme “Innovation for a Resilient Agri-food Chain in a Changing...
MED researchers attend the 36th Congress of the European Society of Nematologists
MED was represented at the 36th Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists (ESN), held from 1 to 5 June 2026 in Egmond aan Zee, the Netherlands, one of Europe’s leading forums dedicated to research in nematology. The delegation included researchers Cláudia...
NemaLab welcomes researcher from Meiji University to strengthen Portugal–Japan collaboration
On 25 May, NemaLab, the Nematology Laboratory at MED-UÉvora, welcomed Professor Ryoji Shinya, a researcher from Meiji University (Tokyo, Japan), and his PhD student, Yusuki Ikeda, as part of efforts to strengthen scientific collaboration between the two...
MED researcher co-organises national consultation for the European Water4All partnership
The University of Évora, through MED researcher Ana Mendes, co-organised a national consultation on the Research and Innovation Strategy of the European Water4All partnership, which took place in May at the Climate Agency’s premises in Lisbon. The initiative, held in...
III BioBlitz at Herdade da Mitra – Breaking Records in the Heart of Alentejo
DAY SUMMARY 24 hours exploring nature The third edition of the Herdade da Mitra BioBlitz made history. Between 4:00 p.m. on 15 May and 4:00 p.m. on 16 May, naturalists, researchers and nature enthusiasts of all ages generated 2,723 species observations on iNaturalist...
MED hosts international delegation from the TransforMed project for an exchange on Mediterranean agroforestry systems
On May 4 and 6, 2026, MED welcomed, in the University of Évora, the TransforMed project partners as part of a Learning Route organised in partnership with DAC — Dryland Agroforestry Centre. The initiative combined training sessions and knowledge exchange with field...
From the Montado to the Oasis: sharing on transdisciplinarity and participatory methodologies
As part of the Agroforesteam, project, MED researchers Helena Guimarães and Catarina Isidoro recently travelled to Biskra, Algeria, at the invitation of local partners from the DEDSPAZA Laboratory at Mohamed Khider University. This collaboration included a two-day...
Bioblitz da Herdade da Mitra
O BioBlitz é uma iniciativa de ciência cidadã que desafia os participantes a identificar e registar o maior número possível de espécies num determinado local, durante um período de 24 horas. Reunindo investigadores, estudantes e público de todas as idades, esta...
NOV 26-27, 2026
SAVE THE DATE - XI PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture
The 11th Edition of the PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture (EEDAA) has officially been scheduled!
The XI EEDAA will take place on 26–27 November 2026 at the University of Évora – Mitra Campus.
Save the date and mark your calendar. Further information about the event will be announced in due course.
MAY 31 – JUN 4, 2027
ITD27: International Transdisciplinarity (ITD) Conference - University of Évora
We are pleased to announce that the next International Transdisciplinarity (ITD) Conference, ITD27, will be hosted by the University of Évora in Évora, Portugal from 31 May through 4 June 2027.
ITD27 is organized in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Inter- and Transdisciplinarity (ITD Alliance), the Network for Transdisciplinary Research (td-net) at the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, MED – Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute, at the University of Évora. The working title of the conference is “Bridging Knowledge and Networks: Inter- and Transdisciplinarity for Transformative Change”. Current themes being explored include the role of inter- and transdisciplinarity in systemic transformation across academia, funding institutions, policymaking, and other societal sectors, and how to strengthen networks that foster lasting collaboration. These discussions are still evolving and build on key insights from previous conferences. The goal is to co-create a space that deepens dialogue and connections across individuals, institutions, and global networks—advancing transformative change through collaboration.
The call for contributions is now open, inviting researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and other stakeholders to submit their contributions by June 30, 2026.
All available information can be found on the ITD27 website: https://itd-alliance.org/itd-conference/itd27/.
Save the date (31 May – 4 June 2027) and join us in Portugal!