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Porto Junior University. A week dedicated to scientific research

RTP Notícias5 September 2026 at 15:10

Universidade Júnior in Porto dedicated an entire week to scientific research, providing secondary school students with an immersive experience in the world of science.

Throughout that week, 49 secondary school students had the opportunity to develop their own research projects on the campus of Universidade Júnior, in Porto.

The young researchers were accompanied and guided by scientists, professors and specialists from different health areas, who guided them throughout the entire research process.

This initiative aims to spark students' interest in scientific work and provide them with direct contact with health professionals, thus contributing to the academic and professional development of the participants.

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