Representatives from the Centre for Digital Innovation, Accenture and Pathena, amongst others, were in Braga on 27 May The School of Engineering at UMinho continued the celebrations marking 50 years of its regular Computer Science programme – a pioneering initiative in the country – with a round-table discussion that brought […]
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About 200 engineering students expected in Guimarães The School of Engineering of the University of Minho hosted on May 27 the “Race Party®”, considered the largest European academic festival of custom minicar races. The 11th edition of the initiative had about 200 engineering students in design, speed and distance tests, […]
The Production and Systems Department of the School of Engineering at the University of Minho, a pioneer in the teaching of Industrial Engineering and Management in Portugal, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout this year. The programme began on 27 May with a conference in Guimarães, followed until December […]
The Rectory of the University of Minho presented on May 22, a set of recommendations for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, learning and assessment. The session took place at 3:30 pm, on the Gualtar campus, in Braga, and also included the presentation of success stories in the […]
All planning applications in the country will have to be submitted in 3D format from 2030 The Municipality of Gaia, with the support of the UMinho School of Engineering, has launched a groundbreaking guide to digital building planning, aimed at making the analysis and approval of building projects more transparent […]
Rui Alberto Madeira Macedo de Lima, Associate Professor at the School of Engineering of the University of Minho, was unanimously approved by the members of the Jury, in the Habilitation Exams in the field of knowledge in Mechanical Engineering, which took place on May 15, 2026. The Jury was chaired […]
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 […]