T4EU Week "Beyond Borders" Selected Students Announcement

After a rigorous selection process from the applications received for the Transform4Europe Week "Beyond Borders" (call nº001/2024), the Transform4Europe at UCP has the name of the five students chosen to participate in this enriching experience.

The application process for this activity was initiated by UCP on March 11th, with applications open until April 8th. The jury was overwhelmed by the response, with nearly 60 candidates demonstrating not only their academic excellence but also the quality of their proposals for research projects to be undertaken during the event. Their innovative ideas and commitment to knowledge entrepreneurship stood out, promising to enrich the Transform4Europe experience for all participants. The selection committee faced a challenging task due to the high quality of applicants and the diverse backgrounds and interests they represented.

Despite the difficulty in choosing, we are delighted to introduce the five selected students who exhibited exceptional potential and a keen interest in embracing the opportunities presented by the Transform4Europe initiative.

Student Name Faculty Study Cycle
Cíntia da Silva Almeida Freitas School of Arts PhD
Pedro Rogério Andrade Teixeira Católica Porto Business School Masters
Miguel Soares Vila Luz Católica Medical School Undergraduate
José Álvaro Silva Oliveira Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences Undergraduate
Matilde Pedrosa Sines Fernandes Faculty of Education and Psychology Masters

Our gratitude to all the applicants for their interest and enthusiasm. It's important to note that Transform4Europe Weeks occur annually, both in spring and autumn. The next event is scheduled to take place in October 2024, in Poland. We encourage all interested parties to mark their calendars and consider participating in this enriching experience, as well as exploring the numerous events offered by the T4EU Alliance both in Portugal and at partner universities.

For more information on upcoming events and opportunities, please visit:

Transform4Europe at Católica

T4EU Official Website

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