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MED joins CIHEAM Zaragoza’s international expert group for advanced course on Regenerative Agriculture
The MED is represented in the international expert group that contributed to the design of the advanced course “Regenerative Agriculture and Sustainable Soil Management: Building Climate Resilience and Food Security in the Mediterranean”, jointly promoted by CIHEAM...
Innovative Fertilization Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture
Invitation to Submit in the Special Issue "Innovative Fertilization Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture", in Plants, section "Plant–Soil Interactions". Editors: Rui Machado (MED&CHANGE – University of Évora) Submission deadline: February, 28 - 2026
Genomic Insights and Molecular Genetics of Plant-nematode Interaction
Invitation to Submit in the Research Topic "Genomic Insights and Molecular Genetics of Plant-nematode Interaction", in Frontiers in Plant Science. Editors: Margarida Espada (MED&CHANGE – University of Évora) Cláudia Vicente (MED&CHANGE – University of Évora)...
Molecular Research on Plant Breeding
Invitation to Submit in the Special Issue "Molecular Research on Plant Breeding", in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Editors: Hélia Cardoso (MED&CHANGE – University of Évora) Sandra Correia (InovPlantProtect) Isaura Castro (CITAB - UTAD)...
Unveiling the Potential of Biostimulants in Agriculture to Enhance Plant Stress Responses and Productivity
Invitation to Submit in the Special Issue "Unveiling the Potential of Biostimulants in Agriculture to Enhance Plant Stress Responses and Productivity", in Frontiers in Plant Science - Plant Symbiotic Interactions Crop and Product Physiology. Editors: Lénia...
MED researcher highlighted on Swedish television for sustainable research applied to hair products
Catarina Fernandes, a PhD student at CERES at the University of Coimbra and at MED - University of Algarve, recently went on a scientific mobility to Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, Sweden. During her two-month stay, she was part of the FSCN Research Center, where...
ScienceCast – Uma conversa com Ciência com António Mira
António Mira, investigador do MED e professor no Departamento de Biologia da Universidade de Évora, foi convidado do podcast "ScienceCast - Uma conversa com Ciência" onde falou sobre a investigação que tem desenvolvido nas áreas da Ecologia Aplicada, Agroecologia e...
MED with five projects approved under ALT2030-2024-34
MED had five projects approved under call ALT2030-2024-34 - Collective Actions - Transfer of scientific and technological knowledge (regional funds), out of the seven it submitted (5 submitted by MED-UÉvora and 2 by MED-CEBAL).Four of the projects will be coordinated...
OCT 10, 2025
Tertúlias do Montado | Modelação da Aptidão do Sobreiro
Após a pausa de verão, as tertúlias regressam com uma sessão dedicada à Modelação da Aptidão do Sobreiro, a realizar no dia 10 de outubro, 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.
Inscrições gratuitas, mas obrigatórias através do email: tertuliasmontado@uevora.pt
DEZ 5-8, 2025
XVII Congresso Internacional SECEM
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.
The congress will bring together researchers, practitioners, and students dedicated to the study and conservation of mammals, and will feature scientific sessions, workshops, working group meetings, and other parallel activities.
Abstract submission is open until October 1.
The deadline for early registration is October 10.
Find out more in the 1st Circular available HERE or visit the event website:
https://www.congresosecem.es/
APR 12-16, 2026
31st EGF General Meeting "Challenges and innovations for grasslands resilience"
The Portuguese Pasture and Forage Society (SPPF), in collaboration with the Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development of the University of Évora (MED) and the National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research, I.P. (INIAV, I.P.), has the honour of organising the 31st General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation. This benchmark event in the field of pastures and forages will bring together between 350 and 400 researchers, academics and professionals from more than 32 European countries.
The congress will take place at the University of Évora from 13 to 16 April 2026, preceded by a pre-event on 12 April and followed by a post-tour to the Azores archipelago from 16 to 19 April.
This event is particularly important for Portugal, where pastures cover more than 2 million hectares, making up the country’s largest agricultural land use.
In addition to the scientific sessions, the programme will include a Masterclass aimed at Master’s and PhD students, dedicated to the theme ‘Methodology for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Grassland Ecosystems’, with the participation of European experts.
The congress will centre on the theme ‘Challenges and Innovations for Grasslands Resilience’, structured around five major sessions:
- Climate change and grasslands soil and water management
- Agroforestry, pastoralism and society
- Breeding for new challenges
- Sustainable livestock production systems based on grasslands: Challenges and opportunities
- Grasslands and rural land policy tools to face global challenges
More information at https://events.iniav.pt/
Abstracts can be submitted until 15 May 2025. More info HERE.
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 expected to open in the middle of 2026. Updates will be announced in the ITD Alliance News Bulletin and will be available immediately on the ITD27 website: https://itd-alliance.org/itd-conference/itd27/.
Save the date (31 May – 4 June 2027) and join us in Portugal!