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Welcome session marks the beginning of the activity of the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave in Guimarães

Início14 September 2026 at 23:09

The welcome session that marked the beginning of the activity of the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave in Guimarães was presided over by the Councilor for Education of the Municipal Council of Guimarães, Isabel Ferreira, and by the Rector of the institution, Alexandra Malheiro. The event welcomed students, teachers, school directors, and collaborators who will be part of this new academic community in the city.

Isabel Ferreira highlighted the importance of students putting down roots and bringing life to the new space, emphasizing that a community is built through the way people occupy places and strengthen their emotional bonds. The Councilor for Education also highlighted that the space of the academic community is not limited to the facilities of the School-Hotel, but encompasses the entire city of Guimarães.

In this sense, Isabel Ferreira invited students to get to know and enjoy the architectural heritage and the cultural and social offering available in the municipality.

Why this matters

The opening of a university campus in Guimarães represents a milestone for students in the region, who now have access to higher education without needing to travel to other cities. The presence of a new academic community can also boost the local economy and reinforce the cultural and heritage offering of the city.

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