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The “Feeding Portugal” document advocates for Agriculture and Food as a national strategy priority
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Teresa Pinto-Correia distinguida com Prémio Excelência Ciência & Ecologia
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MED Projects | MED joins the European project ECOPESIA on payments for ecosystem services in agriculture
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MED Projects | TransforMed – 4th General Meeting
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A MED researcher was a guest speaker at IENE 2026, delivering a plenary session on ecological connectivity
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90 segundos de ciência | Ana Geraldo apresenta os principais objetivos do projeto SheepHeatIT
Ep. 2311 Ana Geraldo – The SheepHeatIT project is studying the selection of sheep that are more resistant to heat stress Ana Geraldo, a lecturer in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Évora (UÉ) and a researcher at MED – the Mediterranean...
MED took over the coordination of NEI Évora 2026
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MED’s experience with the “Montado por Resultados” initiative is part of the new European REWARD project
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NOV 23-24, 2026
IUFRO Webinar: Regeneration in Agroforestry Systems: Ecology, Silviculture and Resilience
On 23 and 24 November, the international webinar “Regeneration in Agroforestry Systems: Ecology, Silviculture and Resilience” will take place, organised by the IUFRO Agroforestry Research Group and co-organised by MED researchers Eva Gouveia-Barrocas, Raquel Lobo-do-Vale and Ana Cristina Gonçalves.
The event will bring together ecological and silvicultural perspectives on the regeneration of agroforestry systems and their importance for long-term resilience.
Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required. It will also be possible to present research findings, pending selection of abstracts.
Registration is open until 20 October.
For more information, please visit: https://www.med.uevora.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IUFRO_Flyer_Regeneration_Agroforestry-1.pdf?mc_cid=0d19da4b7e.
NOV 26-27, 2026
XI PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture
The eleventh edition of the PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture (EEDAA) will take place on November 26 and 27, 2026, in the Conference Room at the University of Évora’s Mitra Campus.
The meeting aims to promote scientific discussion and knowledge exchange among PhD students and researchers working in the following areas:
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Agricultural Sciences;
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Biochemistry and Biotechnology;
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Biology and Ecology;
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Environment, Sustainability and Socioeconomic Development;
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Food Sciences;
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Veterinary Sciences and Animal Production.
The programme will include oral presentations, poster presentations and keynote lectures. The official language of the meeting is English.
Abstract submission is open to PhD students and other researchers. Only PhD students are eligible for oral presentations; work submitted by other participants will be presented as posters.
📅 Abstract submission: until October 31
📅 Registration: until November 19
📍 Venue: University of Évora – Mitra Campus
🗣️ Official language: English
The XI EEDAA is organised by MED – Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and IIFA – Institute for Advanced Studies and Research, University of Évora, with the support of the Food & Water Subnetwork of UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union and the CHANGE Associate Laboratory.
Further information, abstract submission and registration are available at eedaa.uevora.pt.
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!







