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:

• Saliva as a diagnostic and research tool in animal and human science

• Innovative pedagogical strategies for teaching saliva analysis

• 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.

Após a pausa de verão, as tertúlias regressam com uma sessão dedicada à Modelação da Aptidão do Sobreiro, a realizar no dia 12 de setembro, 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.

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.

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.