PROGRAMME
The International Week of IPVC is an initiative exclusively dedicated to faculty, researchers, and staff, fostering knowledge sharing and strengthening international relations within academic and institutional contexts. This event provides a unique platform for exchanging experiences and best practices among professionals from different countries, standing out as an opportunity to explore new cooperation prospects, develop skills, and expand global networks.
This event not only promotes interdisciplinary and intercultural collaboration but also contributes to the development of innovative approaches in teaching, research, and institutional management.
MONDAY 5th may
10.00 – Welcome and Registration
10.30 - Musical Moment
11.00 - Opening Ceremony
11.30 – IPVC brief presentation
12.00 – Impact on HEI’s and the low-density territories development
12.30 - Lunch at School of Technology and Management (ESTG) and Welcome address by Director and the Erasmus Coordinator
14.30 - Visit to School of Health (ESS) and Welcome address by Director and the Erasmus Coordinator
15.00 - SUNRISE – Investigation and Project Development in University Network, Prof. Duarte Alves, ESTG-IPVC
15.30 - SUNRISE – Foresting Technology Transfer in the Alto Minho Region through European Cooperation: the SUNRISE Alliance as a Driver for Regional Innovation and Internationalization, Prof. Sérgio Lopes, ESTG-IPVC
16.00 – SUNRISE – Vale do Minho 2030: a local Development Strategy, Dr. Carlos Brandão, Adriminho
16.30 - Viana do Castelo guided city tour and Santa Luzia Mountain
TUESDAY 6th may
8.30 - Departure to Melgaço Village
9.45 - Welcome address by the Director and the Erasmus Coordinator of the School of Sports and Science - ESDL
- Guided visit of the School and Visit to the historic center of Melgaço
11h30 Visit to Solar da Brejoeira
13.00 - Lunch at the School of Business Sciences (ESCE) and Welcome address by the Director and the Erasmus Coordinator
14.30 Guided visit of the School
15.30 - Visit to the Mediaval fortress town of Valença
17h.30 - Return to Viana do Castelo
WEDNESDAY 7th may
8.30 – Visit to Parque Nacional Peneda Gerês - Peneda Gerês National Park
12.30 - Lunch
- Walking around Sistelo, Porta Mezio and Soajo
18.00 - Return to Viana do Castelo
THURSDAY 8th may
Morning:
- Lectures by visiting academics or visits to services of the selected IPVC Schools, under the Erasmus+ mobility Programme.
- Free lunch
14.00 - Departure to Ponte de Lima Village
14.30 - Welcome address by the Director and the Erasmus Coordinator of the Agrarian School – ESA
15.30 - Workshop at ESA
16.00 - SUNRISE – Tailored made International learning experiences: a student centric approach, Joanna Daaboul, Université de Tecnologie de Compiegne (UTC), France
17.00 - Free time to visit Ponte de Lima historic center
19.30 - Farewell dinner at Quinta do Carvalho
- Musical Performance
FRIDAY 9th may
Free Day
10.00 - Welcome by Director and the Erasmus Coordinator of the School of Education (ESE)
- Cultural Activities Europe Day - School of Education - ESE
LAST YEAR'S EXPERIENCE
We are grateful for the incredible
turnout and epic vibes
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IPVC INTERNATIONAL
WEEK
5 TO 9 MAY 2025
