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Kick-off of the SheepHeatIT – Harnessing Information Technologies for Heat Resilient Sheep Breeding project
The kick-off for the SheepHeatIT – Harnessing Information Technologies for Heat Resilient Sheep Breeding project (Horizon Europe) took place on 29 June in Athens, Greece, bringing together all the consortium partners and marking the official start of activities. The...
Cells in Context: Spatial and Single-Cell Dissection of Plant Immunity and Infection
Invitation to Submit in the Research Topic “Cells in Context: Spatial and Single-Cell Dissection of Plant Immunity and Infection“, in Frontiers in Plant Science. Editors: Isabel Velada (MED - Universidade de Évora) Ramin Bahmani (Dalhousie University, Canada) Rita...
Launch of a set of micro-credentials dedicated to the management of the Montado system
During the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic year, MED and the University of Évora will launch a series of microcredentials dedicated to the sustainable management of the Montado system, developed by MED researchers as part of the cross-border project...
MED researchers head to the SOILATHON European Final
A team of researchers from MED&CHANGE will represent Portugal at the SOILATHON European Final, a co-creation marathon that brings together farmers, scientists, policy-makers, funders and other key figures to develop practical and innovative solutions for...
Scientist returns to school: Inês Mira leads a workshop on microbiology and food safety in Setúbal
Inês Mira, a PhD student at MED – University of Évora, returned to the school she attended in Setúbal to lead the “Sushi Lab” workshop as part of the ‘Scientist Returns to School’ programme, organised by Native Scientists. Inspired by her PhD project, the workshop...
MED researchers bring biodiversity to the “Ciência na Rua 2026” Science and Art Festival
Estremoz town centre hosted the Science and Art Festival – Ciência na Rua 2026 on 20 June, which featured researchers from MED who led three activities related to the theme “Biodiversity… Evolution versus Extinctions…”. The 9th edition of this festival, which returned...
Cheese: Preparation, Quality, Microbiology and Sensory Properties
Invitation to Submit in the Special Issue "Cheese: Preparation, Quality, Microbiology and Sensory Properties", in Foods. Editor: Rita S. Inácio (MED&CHANGE – University of Évora / IPBeja) Ana Maria Gomes (CBQF - Universidade Católica Portuguesa / IPBeja) Antónia...
MED researcher joins new European COST Action dedicated to nematology
The Nematode Excellence in X-Disciplinary Unified Solutions (NEXUS) project has been approved for funding under the COST – European Cooperation in Science and Technology programme (COST Action CA25155). Cláudia Vicente, a researcher at MED, University of Évora, is...
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!