Braga Campus Agenda
From November 24th to 28th, the Universidade Católica Portuguesa is promoting the 1st Edition of Sustainability Week, an initiative that aims to raise awareness among the academic community of the 4 campuses about the environmental and social challenges of our time. On this page, you can check the agenda for the Braga campus.
November 24th | November 25th | November 26th | November 28th | November 29th
11:30 a.m.: Conference on Fundamentals for Integral Sustainability
This conference, promoted by the Faculty of Theology and coordinated by Prof. Isabel Varanda, aims to encourage reflection on the foundations of integral sustainability, inspired by the concept of integral ecology presented by Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato si'. The goal is to share philosophical, theological, and ethical criteria that can contribute to a more critical and informed understanding of sustainability. The aim is to open space for questioning and for building a coherent foundation capable of guiding concrete measures and actions in favour of a more sustainable world.
Location: Isidro Alves Auditorium | Online
09:30 a.m.: Presentation of the results of the Católica Braga study: How are we doing in terms of sustainability?
To build a more sustainable and conscious campus, we want to know how this commitment is perceived and how we can improve.
Location: 1.1 Room
10:00 a.m.: Workshop ‘be@t – Bioeconomy in the Textile Industry’
This demonstration workshop will focus on the principles of the bioeconomy applied to the textile industry and the results developed within the scope of the be@t project.
Location: 1.1 Room
09:30 a.m.: Integral Conference Ecology in Action: From Reflection to Commitment
This conference aims to integrate the scientific, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of Integral Ecology, inspired by the Encyclical Laudato Si’, especially the concept of Integral Ecology and the Ignatian tradition. The initiative includes a central hybrid workshop, thematic panels, an interactive exhibition, and an ecumenical closing celebration. Participants will be invited to develop micro-projects on sustainability and justice to be implemented on the three campi of the Católica.
Location: Aula Magna| Online
10:00 a.m.: BioWaste Management Workshop
This workshop will feature the participation of Pedro Correia, an engineer from AGERE - Water, Effluent and Waste Management Company.
Location: 1.1 Room
10:30 a.m.: Inauguration of the T4EU Students' Garden
Location: Camões Campus
10:30 a.m.: Presentation of the results of the Renovar é Sustentar Competition
Mobilise the academic community to propose creative and sustainable ideas for renovating the interior and exterior spaces of the Braga campus, promoting well-being, functionality and integration with nature.
Location: Lobby of the Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences
11:00 a.m.: Loving the Planet Workshop
This workshop aims to address the message: What is essential is invisible to the eye. The times we live in are devastating. It is urgent to combat the neglect with which we treat the planet and human life itself. The power of communication of Eduardo Rêgo comes to Braga, as part of an awareness programme that he himself calls ‘IN SEARCH OF LOST BALANCE’. Join us!
Location: Isidro Alves Auditorium
09:30 a.m.: Sport & Nature: Católica Braga Outdoor
An outdoor sporting activity.
General Objectives:
• Promote the physical well-being of the community through outdoor activities.
• Foster networking activities with partner companies.
• Foster connection with nature.
• Encourage healthy lifestyles.
• Contribute to physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
Location: Axis Golf Ponte de Lima