It is with great enthusiasm that we invite all teachers and non-teaching staff from foreign Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to take part in the 2025 edition of the Portalegre Polytechnic University International Week.

This event is a unique opportunity to promote the exchange of experiences, knowledge and educational practices between institutions from different countries, creating an enriching and collaborative environment.

During this week, we will have the honour of welcoming experts and academics who will share their knowledge in various fields. The programme includes lectures, interactive workshops and round tables, allowing all participants to explore new teaching approaches and methodologies, as well as discuss the challenges and opportunities we face in contemporary higher education.

We believe that cultural diversity and the sharing of experiences are fundamental to the formation of a vibrant and innovative academic community. This event will provide a platform to strengthen collaborative networks, discuss educational practices and foster partnerships that can lead to joint projects and student and faculty exchanges.

We therefore invite you all to actively participate by sharing your experiences and perspectives, thus contributing to an enriching dialogue that benefits not only our students, but also the academic communities we represent. Together, we can promote a more inclusive and global higher education.

Maria José D’Ascensão, Pro-President for Internationalisation and Institutional Cooperation of  Portalegre Polytechnic University