On 8 April, the Department of Computer Science (DI) at the School of Engineering of the University of Minho launched the celebrations marking 50 years of formal teaching of Computer Science at the university. The opening session took place in the B1 auditorium on the Gualtar campus in Braga in […]
On May 13th, the European Doctoral Day was celebrated for the first time, which aimed to value doctoral training and the impact of doctorates on the scientific, social and economic progress of Europe and in a rapidly changing world. This initiative brought together European networks and institutions active in doctoral […]
Rafael Pinto, PhD student in Materials Engineering at EEUM, won the Upcell Young Scientist Award 2026 for developing a sustainable, solid-state, 3D-printed lithium battery that has improved performance and efficiency and with applications ranging from medical devices to portable electronics. This is a European award that recognizes young researchers with […]
On 11 May, students from EEUM presented their first Formula Student vehicle. The 270kg electric single-seater was built over the course of the academic year and involved 60 partner organisations. The prototype launch event took place in the main auditorium of the Azurém campus in Guimarães, offering a behind-the-scenes look […]
Initiative distinguishes the best teaching and learning practices at UMinho and will take three teachers to the “European First Year Experience Conference”. The University of Minho announced the attribution of the EPIC UMinho Pedagogical Innovation Award to professors Celina Leão, from the School of Engineering, Cristina Aguiar, from the School […]
This pioneering course in Portugal has produced 2,000 graduates who have established the country’s reputation in the field; by October, 15 public events are planned, including lectures, walks, informal gatherings, an exhibition, planting initiatives and a time capsule The University of Minho is marking the 40th anniversary of its degree […]
The Automation and Robotics Laboratory of the UMinho School of Engineering took first place in the RoboCup@Home league at the 2026 National Robotics Festival, held from 23 to 25 April at the Municipal Pavilion in Barcelos, achieving a record number of points, despite the presence of foreign teams in the […]
The UMinho School of Engineering was present at the UMinho booth at the Futuro@Guimarães Fair—a Training, Education, and Employment Fair—which took place on April 22 and 23 at the Multipurpose Pavilion, answering questions from hundreds of high school students about undergraduate programs. The event, organized by the Municipality’s Youth Division […]
On 22 April, EPIC Junior – the University of Minho’s Junior Engineering Company – organised the second edition of the “Inceptio” initiative at the Azurém campus in Guimarães. The aim was to connect university students with professionals and the business community, in a space dedicated to sharing ideas, learning, networking […]
The University of Minho, the Agency for State Technological Reform (ARTE) and the United Nations University – e-Governance Operational Unit (UNU-EGOV) organised the presentation of the results of the 2025 Municipal Councils’ Internet Presence Index (IPIC) on 20 April at 4.00 pm, during a session held at the UNU-EGOV premises […]
The School of Engineering attended the NEXT STEEEP event – Paços de Ferreira Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship Fair – on 17 April, taking part in the session dedicated to the theme “The Future of Jobs in Industry: Focus on Technology and Research – Partnerships with the School of Engineering”. This […]
The NaturTex project aims to find new uses for agroforestry and fruit-growing waste and by-products from inland Portugal, converting them into natural dyes and compounds for use in the textile sector. What if agroforestry waste had the potential to produce textiles with antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant and even fire-retardant properties? This […]
On 14 April, the University of Minho welcomed a delegation from the Mecwide Group, a leading provider of engineering services in the metalworking industry. The main aim of this visit was to strengthen collaboration between the two organisations, with a view to developing innovation projects in the field of data […]