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SEP 12, 2025
1st Congress of the EdU_Saliva Project
On September 12, 2025, the University of Évora will host the 1st Congress of the EdU_Saliva Project – Inclusive Digital Material on Saliva Science for the Curricula of European Higher Education Institutions. The event aims to bring together lecturers, researchers, and professionals interested in integrating saliva science into higher education curricula, with a focus on innovation and inclusion.
Topics will include:
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Saliva as a diagnostic and research tool in animal and human science
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Innovative pedagogical strategies for teaching saliva analysis
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Future perspectives of saliva research in clinical and academic contexts
Participation is free but subject to registration by August 25 via the form: https://forms.gle/w7YdjRSpHUgXzLBj9
Abstracts for oral or poster presentations must be submitted by July 25. Presenting a contribution requires in-person attendance at the congress.
Learn more HERE.
SEP 16-18, 2025
AgriJovem2025
From October 16 to 18, 2025, the University of Évora will host the next edition of AgriJovem, an initiative of the European Commission in Portugal and the National CAP Network, with the support of the University of Évora and MED as local partners.
Over the course of three days, 40 university students in fields related to agronomy will delve into key topics in contemporary agriculture, such as the Common Agricultural Policy, the digital and energy transition, and the challenges of sustainability. The programme includes debates, hands-on sessions, and opportunities for direct interaction with experts, farmers, and decision-makers.
Participation is free and includes accommodation, meals, and transport. Applications are open until July 25 and require the completion of a form with a motivation letter.
More information and application available HERE.
DEZ 5-8, 2025
XVII Congresso Internacional SECEM
From December 5 to 8, 2025, Évora will host the 17th International Congress of SECEM – the Iberian Society for the Conservation and Study of Mammals (Sociedad Ibérica para la Conservación y Estudio de los Mamíferos). Taking place in Portugal for the first time, the event is supported by the University of Évora and MED.
The congress will bring together researchers, practitioners, and students dedicated to the study and conservation of mammals, and will feature scientific sessions, workshops, working group meetings, and other parallel activities.
Abstract submission is open until October 1.
The deadline for early registration is October 10.
Find out more in the 1st Circular available HERE or visit the event website:
https://www.congresosecem.es/
APR 12-16, 2026
31st EGF General Meeting "Challenges and innovations for grasslands resilience"
The Portuguese Pasture and Forage Society (SPPF), in collaboration with the Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development of the University of Évora (MED) and the National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research, I.P. (INIAV, I.P.), has the honour of organising the 31st General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. This benchmark event in the field of pastures and forages will bring together between 350 and 400 researchers, academics and professionals from more than 32 European countries.
The congress will take place at the University of Évora from 13 to 16 April 2026, preceded by a pre-event on 12 April and followed by a post-tour to the Azores archipelago from 16 to 19 April.
This event is particularly important for Portugal, where pastures cover more than 2 million hectares, making up the country’s largest agricultural land use.
In addition to the scientific sessions, the programme will include a Masterclass aimed at Master’s and PhD students, dedicated to the theme ‘Methodology for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Grassland Ecosystems’, with the participation of European experts.
The congress will centre on the theme ‘Challenges and Innovations for Grasslands Resilience’, structured around five major sessions:
- Climate change and grasslands soil and water management
- Agroforestry, pastoralism and society
- Breeding for new challenges
- Sustainable livestock production systems based on grasslands: Challenges and opportunities
- Grasslands and rural land policy tools to face global challenges
More information at https://events.iniav.pt/
Abstracts can be submitted until 15 May 2025. More info HERE.
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 expected to open in the middle of 2026. Updates will be announced in the ITD Alliance News Bulletin and will be available immediately on the ITD27 website: https://itd-alliance.org/itd-conference/itd27/.
Save the date (31 May – 4 June 2027) and join us in Portugal!