Editorial by Luís Baptista-Martins addresses the importance of the results of the first phase of access to higher education for 2026/2027, highlighting the Polytechnic University of Guarda as a relevant case.
The institution, heir to the experience and heritage of the former Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, managed to place 372 students in the first phase of admissions, representing a significant milestone for the inland region.
The article emphasizes that these numbers transcend simple student counting, constituting a legitimate reason for hope for the future of the university and the local community.
Baptista-Martins uses this reality to argue for higher education as a strategic opportunity for the development of the country's interior.
