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Molecular Research on Plant Breeding
Invitation to Submit in the Special Issue "Molecular Research on Plant Breeding", in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Editors: Hélia Cardoso (MED&CHANGE – University of Évora) Sandra Correia (InovPlantProtect) Isaura Castro (CITAB - UTAD)...
Unveiling the Potential of Biostimulants in Agriculture to Enhance Plant Stress Responses and Productivity
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Catarina Fernandes, a PhD student at CERES at the University of Coimbra and at MED - University of Algarve, recently went on a scientific mobility to Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, Sweden. During her two-month stay, she was part of the FSCN Research Center, where...
ScienceCast – Uma conversa com Ciência com António Mira
António Mira, investigador do MED e professor no Departamento de Biologia da Universidade de Évora, foi convidado do podcast "ScienceCast - Uma conversa com Ciência" onde falou sobre a investigação que tem desenvolvido nas áreas da Ecologia Aplicada, Agroecologia e...
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Diretora do MED em entrevista na Diana FM
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90 segundos de ciência | Maria João Cabrita fala sobre o Projeto Vine&Wine
Ep. 1979 Maria João Cabrita – Vine & Wine: Projeto estuda os compostos do aroma presentes nas uvas Maria João Cabrita, docente no Departamento de Fitotecnia da Universidade de Évora (UÉ) e investigadora no MED – Instituto Mediterrâneo para a Agricultura, Ambiente...
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.
SEP 22, 2025
Projeto WARM | Seminário Sustainable Waste Management
One of the main aim of the WARM project (Waste Reduction and Management by Implementing Circular Economy in Western Africa) is to modernise, increase accessibility, and internationalise higher education in the fields of Solid Waste Management (SWM) and circular economy across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region.
The Sustainable Waste Management seminar, which will take place on September 22, 2025, at the University of Évora – Colégio Luís António Verney, Amphitheater 1, open to the entire academic community, is part of a strategy by several universities to strengthen the capacity of African academic institutions in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Sierra Leone in the field of GRS, through the sharing of knowledge, best practices, and the creation of synergies.
This event will bring together experts and key stakeholders in SWM who play a important role in waste collection, recycling and environmental technologies in Portugal (Alentejo region), Italy and Romania. Participants will engage in discussions on topics such as waste characterisation and recycling, waste management systems, and innovative waste treatment technologies.
Download the programme HERE .
OCT 10, 2025
Tertúlias do Montado | Modelação da Aptidão do Sobreiro
Após a pausa de verão, as tertúlias regressam com uma sessão dedicada à Modelação da Aptidão do Sobreiro, a realizar no dia 10 de outubro, das 14h00 às 17h00, no Polo da Mitra da Universidade de Évora.
Nesta sessão, Joana Amaral Paulo, docente no ISA – Instituto Superior de Agronomia e investigadora do CEF – Centro de Estudos Florestais, irá abordar:
- as vantagens e desvantagens dos modelos de aptidão
- a escala a que os resultados podem ser utilizados
- os resultados disponíveis para o caso específico do sobreiro
- o que falta fazer
Como é habitual nas tertúlias, haverá um momento de participação ativa em grupos de trabalho, onde serão debatidas as implicações dos modelos de aptidão para o sobreiro nas cercas e na gestão diária do Montado.
Contamos convosco para aprofundar esta temática e partilhar perspetivas.
Inscrições gratuitas, mas obrigatórias através do email: tertuliasmontado@uevora.pt
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.