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Opinion by Joaquim Brigas: Preparing the future of UPG

Jornal O Interior12 September 2026 at 12:00

Joaquim Brigas wrote an opinion piece about preparing the future of the Polytechnic University of Guarda (UPG). The transformation of the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda into the Polytechnic University represents the recognition of a trajectory of decades of work and development.

The author considers this to have been an important milestone, but emphasizes that the true value of this change will depend on the capabilities the institution demonstrates having from this moment forward. The transition to university is not an end in itself.

Joaquim Brigas warns that higher education is undergoing rapid changes. These alterations encompass learning pathways, professions, and the way knowledge is produced and transmitted today.

Why this matters

This opinion is of direct interest to the community of Guarda and Beira Interior, as it addresses the future of a higher education institution that affects thousands of students, families, and the economic dynamization of the region. The article comes following the recent elevation to university status, raising questions about how the institution should adapt to the transformations in the education sector to ensure its relevance and competitiveness.

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