Creativity Week

Creativity Week is an interdisciplinary event organised by Universidade Católica Portuguesa within the Transform4Europe Alliance. It brings together students, researchers, academics and external stakeholders to explore creativity, philosophy, artificial intelligence and human transformation. 

The programme includes three main activities: 

- Creativity Summer School: 12–16 October 2026, with an online session on 8 October. 

- Thinking Creativity: An International PhD Conference in Philosophy: 12–14 October 2026. 

- Matchmaking for Excellence: 15–16 October 2026. 

The programme is available here, on Creativity Week 2026’s webpage. 

Please check it regularly for the latest information on session times, activities and venues. 

Yes. Minor adjustments may occur throughout the week. Any important changes will be updated directly on the programme and by the organising team.

The Summer School programme includes the PhD Conference and Matchmaking for Excellence. 

Participants are expected to follow their designated programme to receive the 3 ECTS.  

Creativity Week takes place at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Braga, Portugal. 

Address: Rua de Camões, 4710-362 Braga, Portugal. 

If travelling from abroad, Porto Airport is a convenient international arrival point. Braga can be reached from Porto by train, bus or car. 

Please head to the Registration / Helpdesk at the main atrium of Católica’s Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences’ main building, where the organising team will welcome you, confirm your registration and provide the necessary event information. 

Registration hours: 9h – 13h 

Wi-Fi network: [Eduroam] 

How to connect: 

1. Open your device's Wi-Fi settings. 
2. Select network [Eduroam]. 
3. Insert: 

• ID: 259899999  
• Password: ab2223ba 

If you experience any difficulties, please contact the Registration / Helpdesk. 

Yes. Lunches, morning and afternoon coffee breaks are included in the programme, for those participating in the Creativity Week, in the Summer School, PhD Conference and/or Matchmaking modalities. 

Please contact the organising team at creativityweek.braga@ucp.pt, or visit the Helpdesk during the event, so we can assist you with the available accessibility arrangements. 

October in Braga is generally mild, but rainfall is common. We recommend bringing a light jacket, comfortable shoes and an umbrella. 

You can help reduce the environmental impact of Creativity Week 2026 by: 

• Walking or using public transport whenever possible. 
• Bringing a reusable water bottle. 
• Reducing unnecessary waste and using recycling facilities. 
• Avoiding unnecessary printing and using digital event materials. 

For questions concerning Learning Agreements, please contact: 

Sílvia Luz — siluz@ucp.pt and Maria José Barbosa - mjpb@ucp.pt 

If you are participating through an Erasmus+ mobility, you may need a Certificate of Stay to confirm your attendance dates. 

Responsible contact: Sílvia Luz — siluz@ucp.pt 

Please check the requirements of your home institution. 

The Transcript of Records will be issued by the Academic Services of Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Braga and sent to participants in both digital and physical formats within six weeks of the start of Creativity Week. 

Please note that a Certificate of Stay, a Certificate of Participation and a Transcript of Records serve different purposes. 

For Summer School participants requiring a Transcript of Records, this will be provided in case you are approved in the approved by the professors who are evaluating you in your respective Challenge. This will be emitted by Braga’s Católica Academic Services and sent to you digitally and fisically within 1 month and a half passed the Creatviity Weeks initial date. 

Please note that a Certificate of Stay, a certificate of participation and a Transcript of Records serve different purposes.For Summer School participants, a Transcript of Records will be issued upon successful completion of their respective Challenge, subject to a positive assessment by the responsible academic staff. 

For Summer School participants, a Transcript of Records will be issued upon successful completion of their respective Challenge, subject to a positive assessment by the responsible academic staff. 

The Transcript of Records will be issued by the Academic Services of Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Braga and sent to participants in both digital and physical formats within five weeks of the start of Creativity Week. 

Please note that a Certificate of Stay, a Certificate of Participation and a Transcript of Records serve different purposes. 

Student Support (Learning Agreements, Certificates of Stay, and Transcripts of Records):Sílvia Luz — siluz@ucp.pt

Operational Issues and First Aid AssistanceRaquel: Gatta — +351 910 244 699

Accessibility Support: Raquel Gatta — +351 910 244 699

Lost and FoundRegistration / Helpdesk — Sílvia Luz -siluz@ucp.pt

For immediate medical emergencies, fires or situations involving serious danger, call 112, Portugal's emergency number. 

If you are on campus, also alert a member of staff or the organising team as soon as it is safe to do so. 

Follow the instructions of campus staff and any evacuation procedures in place. 

SNS 24 — 808 24 24 24 

Hospital: Braga Hospital

Address: Sete Fontes – São Victor, 4710-243 Braga, Portugal.

Telephone: +351 253 027 000.

Emergency Department: Open 24 hours a day.

Pharmacy: Farmácia de Gualtar

Address: Rua da Lameira, No. 74, 4710-093 Braga, Portugal.

Telephone: +351 253 675 422.

Usual opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Photographs and videos may be taken throughout the event for documentation and communication purposes. 

Photos from the event will be made available through our online gallery.

The gallery will be updated as photographs become available. You, as a participant, can upload your own photos to the shared drive. 

Your feedback is important to us! 

Please share your experience through our [Creativity Week Evaluation Form]. 

Your suggestions will help us improve future Transform4Europe activities.