Universidade do Porto

EU Legislative Interests

U.Porto currently follows a myriad of EU policies and initiatives in diverse domains such as agriculture, environment, energy, culture and media, education, justice, health & public health, social affairs, transport, science and technology, and mobility. The combination of structural funds (including territorial cooperation programmes - INTERREG) with national subsidies enables U.Porto to pursue and develop high-end and impactful activities and projects at a local, national and international level. Specifically at a European level, U.Porto shows a significant track record and participation in R&D+i projects funded directly by the European Commission as well as mobility and lifelong programmes (Erasmus+, Erasmus Mundus, and others). Since 2008, U.Porto’s participation in EU projects and initiatives has increased and widened, covering different 1) R&D+i programmes like FPs FP7, H2020 and Horizon Europe, 2) education, mobility and lifelong training programmes, like Erasmus+, and 3) other programmes like Justice, Rights, Equality and Citizenship, Third Health, former Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), Internal Security Fund – Police, Union Civil Protection Mechanism, and the European Institute of Innovation & Technology KICs, in a total over 240 ongoing projects (data march 2024).

Communication Activities

U.Porto’s activities in the context of EU policies include a variety of research, development, and communication initiatives directly tied to European Union programs and objectives. U.Porto is actively involved in the European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH), a strategic partnership developed under the European Commission’s European Universities Initiative. This partnership involves Université Paris-Saclay, Lund University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, University of Szeged, and U.Porto, and was recently expanded with the approval of the EUGLOH 2.0 project to include the University of Alcalá, The Arctic University of Norway, University of Novi Sad, and Universität Hamburg. Through EUGLOH, U.Porto collaborates on interdisciplinary education and training initiatives that address EU-wide health and well-being challenges, especially within the areas of biomedicine, life sciences, and social sciences. Activities include interfaculty workshops, training sessions, and publications on health topics relevant to EU policy frameworks. As part of its EU-focused communication strategy, U.Porto undertakes scientific dissemination efforts that involve EU-funded research and collaboration projects. Communication tools for these activities include U.Porto's social media channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube), newsletters targeting European researchers and partners, and updates through mailing lists for industry associations and stakeholders across Europe. These communication efforts aim to foster engagement with EU institutions, promote the outcomes of EU-funded research, and contribute to dialogues on EU science and innovation policy. Additionally, U.Porto participates in EU-backed outreach events and conferences, sharing insights and project outcomes aligned with EU research priorities. Key initiatives include contributions to EU thematic clusters, policy alignment discussions, and publications that address EU societal challenges. By integrating these projects and communication activities into its EU partnerships, U.Porto aligns its R&D efforts with EU policy objectives and fosters international collaboration within the European Research Area.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

U.Porto (https://www.up.pt/portal/pt/conhecer/sobre-a-uporto/participacoes-sociais/) participates in European/International initiatives, for example: European Institute of Innovation & Technology - EIT Health, EIT Manufacturing, EIT RawMaterials, EIT Culture & Creativity, EUGLOH, The European University Alliance for Global Health,22 Colaborative Laboratories recognized by FCT (COLAB’s): CoLABVines&Wines, CoLab4Food, FeedInov, ForestWISE, MORE, DataColab, +Atlantic, B2E, WATER-CoRe, VORTEX, HyLAB, BIOREF, NET4CO2, SeLAB, VG CoLAB, CECOLAB, BUILT CoLAB, RAIL CoLAB, 4LifeLab, ARCP, ProChild, AquaValor. AAAUP - Ass. Antigos Alunos UP ACA - Assoc. Casa da Arquitectura ADENE - Agência para a Energia AdEPorto - Agência de Energia do Porto AIFF AIMJB - Asociacion Ibero-Macaronesica de Jardines Botanico AIPernambuco - Assoc. Instituto Pernambuco Porto AJH - Assoc.Portuguesa de Jardins Históricos AMTC - Assoc. para o Museu de Transportes e Comunicações APBAD - Assoc. Portuguesa de Bibliotecários, Arquivistas e Documentalistas APCTP - Assoc. do Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia do Porto APD - Associação Porto Digital APEES - Associação Portuguesa de Editoras do Ensino Superior APEL - Associação Portuguesa de Editores e Livreiros APGEI - Associação Portuguesa de Gestão e Engenharia Industrial APOM - Associação Portuguesa de Museologia APQuímica ATPorto - Porto Convention Bureau ATRACTOR AUAP - Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific AUF - Agência Universitária de Francofonia AUIP - Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgra AULA CAVILA - Assoc. das Universidades Latino Americanas AULP AUPEC BERD, S.A. CCPM - Câmara de Comércio Portugal-Moçambique CCVVC - Centro de Ciência Viva de Vila do Conde CEAUP CENTI CERUP - Centro de Riscos da UP CESAE ICA - Internacional Council on Archives CIM CIPES CL Uporto - Coral de Letras UP CNUP COAR - Confederation of Open Acess Repositories CRUP - Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Portuguesas CRUSOE - Conferência de Reitores das Universidades do Sudoeste da Europa EAIE - European Association for Internacional Education EBM - Estação Biológica de Mértola ECSITE - The European Network os Science Centres and Museums ECSO - European Cyber Security Organisation ENAI - European Network for Academic Integrity ENAS - European Network of Academic Sport Services EUA - European University Association EUA-CDE - Council for Doctoral Education of the European University Association EUCU.NET - European Children´s Universities Network EUF - European University Foundation EUNIS - European University Systems EuroCRIS - The International Organisation for Research Information FCEER FISU - International University Sports Federation FORGES Fórum Oceano FPA - Fundação Portugal-África Fundação da AEP HCP IAREN IAU - International Association of Universities ICAV-UP ICOM - Conselho Internacional de Museus ICS - Instituto para a Construção Sustentável - Associação IDARN - Instituto para o Desenvolvimento Agrário da Região Norte IDCEM - Instituto para o Desenvolvimento do Conhecimento e Economia do Mar IDMEC - Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica - Pólo FEUP IET - Instituto Empresarial do Tâmega IGAP - Instituto de Gestão e Administração Pública IGeLU - The International Group of Ex Libris Users IICM - Instituto Internacional da Casa de Mateus ISR - Instituto de Sistemas e Robótica IT - Instituto de Telecomunicações LEO-NET - Leveraging Education into Organisations NEFUP OBEGEF - Observatório de Economia e Gestão de Fraude OUP - Orfeão Universitário Porto PF - PRESS-FORUM PILA.Inc - Publishers International Linking Association Inc. Portal Universia PT, S.A. PORTUGAL FOODS -INTEGRALAR PTPC INESC - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores S.Group - Grupo Santander TICE.PT Grupo Tordesilhas TUP - Teatro Universitário do Porto RECLA - Associacion Red Universitaria de Educación Continuada de América Latina y el Caribe

Organisation Members

Legally, the U.Porto is a Public Higher Education Institution, assuming a Foundational nature, governed under Private Law. As a Public Foundation, the U.Porto is part of the National Public Administration, under the supervision of the Government of Portugal. List of organisations, networks and associations that U.Porto is member and/or is affiliated with: Portuguese Government

Additional Information

Total budget approved by governmental institutions for the year 2024