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04 Institution 18 Research Units 26 Innovative projects A Portuguese reference with global reach Scientific domains respond to needs Ideas to change the future 06 Infographics 22 Support Services 30 Dates and Facts Ecosystem of the Polytechnic of Leiria Social services for the entire Polytechnic community The main moments of a history of four decades 08 Interview 24 Entrepreneurship 32 Global campus President Rui Pedrosa talks about the challenges of Proximity to companies The Polytechnic of Leiria in the world the future 25 Testimony 13 Schools Manuel Heitor, Minister of Science, Archive photos Campuses of the Polytechnic of Leiria have a Technology and Higher Education diversified offer Support:

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 3 40 years A Portuguese institution with global reach

From knowledge sharing, to community support, the Founded in 1980 as a public higher The numbers help to tell the story: Polytechnic of Leiria has been assuming its role as a education institution in Portugal, the the polytechnic has now five higher Polytechnic of Leiria was born under the schools and 15 research units, spread multifaceted institution: it trains professionals, but it essence of education and training, but over different parts of the region of Lei- also boosts society through health, economy and arts. has evolved within its own mission. Over ria and the West: from Leiria, where its the past forty years, the institution’s tra- headquarters is, to Marinha Grande, to Continuously crossing borders, it has shown that teaching jectory has grown in infrastructures, Caldas da Rainha, Peniche and, more is capable of expanding horizons and rewriting the future. and in activities focused on knowledge recently, Torres Vedras. It is within this transfer and service providing to the territory that the Polytechnic of Leiria community. also maintains a center for sharing and 4 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 13.000 Year after year the academic community of the Polytechnic of Leiria expands. Currently, more than 13.000 students compose the institution’s student community

170 Between undergraduates, masters, post-graduations and professional technical courses, the institution has more than 170 higher education courses spread over its five schools

1.600 Altogether, 1.600 professionals are responsible for the activities and for the operation of the Polytechnic of Leiria. Of these, more than 950 are professors, 60% of whom have valuing knowledge and two scientific eight residences. Medical consultations It is based on its multidisciplinary doctorates and more than 200 infrastructures. Research, development with different specialties, promotion of and multipolar character that the insti- are researchers and innovation also leave their imprint sports activities and scholarships help tution has been seeking to consolidate as an important foundation in the pro- to complete the support structure for itself not only in the European Higher gressive development of the institution, students that grows continuously and Education Area and in the Lusophone which currently includes a scenery of 13 crosses borders. Area, but also in the international con- 1 thousand students and celebrates more text of education. By investing in actions The Polytechnic of Leiria, than 50 thousand graduates over four and activities based on the exchange in partnership with the decades of operation. of international students and the inter- University of Minho, is the first With this profile the Polytechnic has Currently, more than 400 national mobility of its entire academic polytechnic higher education focused its action towards the economic protocols with institutions community, the Polytechnic has consoli- institution to have a PhD in and social sectors of the region where spread across different dated its position in the world. Currently, association (Direct Digital it is located, mainly through its 2.500 continents reaffirm the more than 400 protocols with institutions Manufacturing for the Polymer internships per year and its innovation global vocation assumed by spread across different continents rea- and Mold Industries) and research ecosystem. Among mo- the Polytechnic of Leiria ffirm the global vocation assumed and bility and social responsibility projects, perceived also through the more than 75 welcoming students has been another nationalities that are found on the Portu- constant premise at the Polytechnic of guese institution’s campuses. Leiria. Support services have grown over time: the quality of the food units and more than 700 beds spread over POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 5 3 business incubators 15 research units IDD – Incubator D. Dinis + StartUpLeiria - Ecosystem Social sciences, education, inclusion, 1 technological center Leiria tourism, management, legal sciences, health, OPEN – Business Specic Opportunities – engineering, sport and quality of life, science CENTIMFE – Technological Center for - Marinha Grande Polytechnic and maritime technology the Molds, Special Tools and Plastics ABC – Base Support to Creativity – ESECS Industry - Marinha Grande - Óbidos School of Education and Social Sciences of Leiria 1 business association NERLEI – Business Association of the Leiria Region 1 Live Science 1 business school Centre Leiria Business School Alviela Live Science ESTG Centre – KARSTSCOPE Porto School of Technology and Management

Marinha Grande LEIRIA Leiria 2 regional energy agencies

Regional Energy Agency of Alta Estremadura Lisboa Caldas da Rainha 2 scienti c infrastructures Regional Energy and Environment Agency of the West Peniche Óbidos CDRSP - Centre for Rapid and Sustainable ESSLei Product Development School of Health Sciences CETEMARES - Centre for R&D, Training AED – Aeronautics, Space and Defense Cluster and Dissemination of Maritime Knowledge Torres Fórum Oceano – Association of Maritime Economy Vedras Centrality and mobility InovCluster – Centre Agri-Industrial Cluster Association Coastal centre of Portugal (between Lisbon and Porto) technological park Close to beaches and nature parks 1 Mobinov – Automobile Cluster Association Great road access OBITEC – Óbidos clusters Pool-Net – Engineering & Tooling Urban transport network Technological Park 9 of technology and Competitiveness Cluster 220 electric bikes ESAD.CR competitiveness PRODUTECH – Production Technologies School of Arts and Design TICE.PT – Information Technologies, Communication and Electronics ACPMR – Association of Mineral Resources of Portugal Torres Vedras Maritime ESTM Training Centre 1 AEC – Architecture, Engineering and Construction Cluster School of Tourism and Scienceand Maritime Technology Technology Park

SMART OCEAN Academic O er Knowledge Areas Infrastructure Multiculturalism Arts and Design 11 pedagogical buildings + 400 International protocols 45 Undergraduate degrees Science and Maritime Technology 6 support buildings 9 Masters and 1 Undergraduate degree taught in English Business and Legal Sciences 9 residences 1.500 students from more than 75 nationalities Education and Social Sciences 4 libraries Masters and Post-graduate degrees 75 Engineering and Technology 130 laboratories Health and Sport Medical services with di erent specialties 47 Professional Technical Courses Tourism Canteens, bars and study centers on all campuses HELDER BRITES 3 business incubators 15 research units IDD – Incubator D. Dinis + StartUpLeiria - Ecosystem Social sciences, education, inclusion, 1 technological center Leiria tourism, management, legal sciences, health, OPEN – Business Specic Opportunities – engineering, sport and quality of life, science CENTIMFE – Technological Center for - Marinha Grande Polytechnic and maritime technology the Molds, Special Tools and Plastics ABC – Base Support to Creativity – ESECS Industry - Marinha Grande - Óbidos School of Education and Social Sciences of Leiria 1 business association NERLEI – Business Association of the Leiria Region 1 Live Science 1 business school Centre Leiria Business School Alviela Live Science ESTG Centre – KARSTSCOPE Porto School of Technology and Management

Marinha Grande LEIRIA Leiria 2 regional energy agencies

For more than six years in the presidency team of the It is just over two years at the head ved, but today many challenges are Polytechnic of Leiria - two as president and four as vice of the presidency and about four yet to be achieved. The Polytechnic of as vice president. What is your Leiria has a project, as a public higher president - Rui Pedrosa takes stock of the institution’s four assessment of these last six years education institution, which is never fini- decades that occupies a prominent place in Portuguese at the forefront of the Polytechnic shed. Every day we have to improve and public higher education. And states, in one of the most of Leiria? achieve new challenges, especially with I think it is a very positive balance. An this idea that, increasingly, knowledge complex years for the academy, that this is a success story experience, from the point of view of will be at the service of society and will written by each of the people of the present and the past of the management of the institution, very make an impact on citizens. This is our intense, in which some objectives and philosophy: each day try to do a little its five schools. some important milestones were achie- better and reach new stages.

8 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 If 40 years ago someone said that the But today, the most important thing is to Born in Guimarães, Polytechnic would have it all, in particu- plan the future. And these are more than Rui Pedrosa is a doctorate in lar in its academic community more than 1.600 people, who work every day at the Human Biology and for about 1.500 international students; that we Polytechnic of Leiria, who have, each four years he served as vice were going to have undergraduates and one of them, the responsibility to build a president of the Polytechnic masters in English; that we would have better future for the Polytechnic of Lei- of Leiria before assuming the courses such as Portuguese-Chinese / ria. Naturally, from there to the region, to main chair of the institution in Chinese-Portuguese translation-inter- the country and I would say to the world. 2018. pretation, which is unique in the world; Because we are an institution that is, in or a master of design for health and fact, focused on regional development, well-being or a PhD in direct digital but with a global matrix. manufacturing, perhaps they would think it would be utopian and too ambitious. At the beginning of the mandate, And what is certain is that, in this path, you mentioned two projects as a in a gradual growth, there were many goal: changing the designation of achievements. Many goals have been the Polytechnic to Polytechnic Uni- achieved, many others are yet to be versity of Leiria and the beginning achieved. Today the Polytechnic of of the construction of the “new” Leiria compares very well with any of School of Social Sciences on the the higher education institutions nation- grounds of the prison-school. What wide, whether we are talking about the do these achievements mean for the quality and diversity of its training offer, Polytechnic and what is the current whether we are talking about the quality situation? of the research we do, or whether we They remain two priorities for us. Regar- are talking about the innovation services ding the designation, a proposal for a we have, or the ranking of industrial legislative change promoted by citizens property patents or, as you also men- is underway, which will reach the Natio- tioned, the differentiating projects we nal Assembly, and which has two very have, when we talk about public higher well defined objectives, which only have education that must be prepared for advantages. And these two objectives of everyone. So, I would say that today we altering the basic law of the educational are doing very well. system and the legal system of higher education institutions will result in the The achievements are growing and alteration of the designation of polyte- ambitions are growing to? chnics, changing to the designation of It is true. It is unavoidable. As we achie- polytechnic universities. And this has no ve more, we have a greater ambition. additional budget need, so there is no But, above all, because this greater additional expense for the country, on ambition is always supported by people. the contrary: it has enhanced revenue. Today the Polytechnic of Leiria has a This means that we will be better highly qualified teaching staff. More than positioned internationally and, with this 40 years of operation, five schools, just over 100 students at the beginning, 60% of professors have doctorates, and positioning, we will have a reinforce- 15 research units, different social we’ve grown to a higher education approximately 70% of whom are already ment in attracting international students programs and an international institution that, today, has approximately career professors. We now have PhD and participating in international community that keeps growing. Is 13.000 students. That during this time researchers, in a substantial number. projects, because the designation the Polytechnic where it would like has already graduated more than 50 A technical team that supports us in is very important, since it implies an to be? thousand people. That today has in its all the activity and is decisive. With all immediate social perception of what we Not even in the best dreams at the community, among teachers, resear- these people, which is what we are do, both nationally and internationally. beginning of the constitution of the chers, technicians, research fellows, talking about, we always want to build The second rather crucial dimension Polytechnic, would anyone imagine more than 1.600 people, who work a better future. It is evident that in 40 of this initiative is the materialization of that in such a short time we would have every day for the public good and higher years there has been enormous work, what is already provided for in the legal already grown so much. In fact, from education. merit of all and of many in particular. framework of the law of degrees and >>>

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 9 >>> diplomas, that is, polytechnics may have have - but it is necessary to have infras- “ It has been a very challenging and very doctorates. And, therefore, to enable tructures that also promote this idea of Not even in the best difficult year. But, in fact, a year in whi- this idea that is already legislated, that having training for future teachers, for dreams at the beginning ch, once again, the Polytechnic of Leiria the polytechnics can be able to grant the the future social organizations and all of the constitution of the and its entire academic community, degree of Doctor. It is evident that this the challenges that exist. Therefore, we Polytechnic, would anyone from students to teachers, technicians, will have the rules that everyone has in have an important objective, to find a imagine that in such a short researchers, all gave a huge, remarkab- higher education - which is to have an way to build a new school. time we would have already le, committed response and to whom I accreditation agency that will regulate Regarding the situation, we have been grown so much. From just would like to give a very good grade and these processes - whereby doctoral working, in articulation with three minis- over 100 students at the to thank. projects can only be submitted if the tries, naturally the Ministry of Science, beginning, we’ve grown to a To thank everyone for their resilience, institutions have research centers rated, Technology and Higher Education, but higher education institution commitment and dedication. Because at least, “very good”. also the Ministry of Justice, because we that, today, has approxima- they were active from the first hour, Regarding the new School of Education have identified a piece of land in the pri- tely 13.000 students.” whether in response, in social interven- and Social Sciences (ESECS), today, son-school, which we are now available tion projects, or even in the creation of a if there is one thing that this pandemic to purchase for the construction of the diagnostic center for Covid-19. To thank has shown us, it is the importance of school, and also the Ministry of Labor, all the work of our teachers in suppor- education, of the courses related to Solidarity and Social Security, because ting the community in a transversal way, social sciences, in particular, social they are interested, through IEFP (Ins- this type of infrastructure and, therefore, but particularly, for the change, in just intervention, social service and the titute of Employment and Professional it is a path that we are following. over three days, to 100% of distance response we have to provide. This idea Training), in using the facilities where learning, without interruption. We, in that digitization has to start early, from the School of Education is based nowa- The return to presential classes none of our schools, have interrupted pre-school age, drives us to think about days, for the IEFP district headquarters started at the beginning of Sep- the teaching activity. This is remar- the training of future teachers. in Leiria. We are still working on the tember, after a completely atypical kable. Taking into account the context And, for that, it is also necessary to process. We made a recommendation year for school education. Was it the and the time, we are very pleased with have infrastructures, not only human that the strategy of the Centre region most challenging year you’ve seen everything we have achieved. The per- resources - and that, fortunately, we contemplates the possibility of financing so far? formance and commitment of everyone

10 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 “ (teachers, researchers and technicians) It has been a very institutions participated, only two are led through the research center, in Caldas and the understanding and dedication of challenging and very by Portugal - one by the Polytechnic of da Rainha, in Peniche and, also today, our students, also allowed us to prepare difficult year. But, in fact, a Leiria and the other by the Polytechnic already in Torres Vedras. I would not better the academic year of 2020/2021. year in which, once again, of Porto. It was the year in which, on highlight a particular school, but all the We have made a huge investment with the Polytechnic of Leiria the priority list, the issue of asbestos work, from all schools, from research the involvement of all schools to reduce and its entire academic cement, which we have at the School of centers in the relationship they have the contamination risk and have stra- community gave a huge, Education and Social Sciences, became with the community and with society. tegies to prevent chains of spread, in remarkable, committed the number one priority. direct articulation with the health autho- response. ” This means that today we are preparing Still within the scope of the pan- rities. I believe that, in fact, we were the the intervention to remove six thousand demic, it was also necessary to first higher education institution in the square meters of asbestos cement from make adjustments regarding the country to start the school year, with the ESECS, with 100% financing, and that reception of international students. second, the third and, in some cases, we will finally solve this problem after What changes with the reduction with the fourth years. At the beginning coordination with the health authorities. more than 30 years. This will allow us of foreign students in the academic of October we started with the new first The good news that we were able to act to have an ESECS with a clean new community? year students. quickly with a proactive response from face and free of asbestos cement in the In fact, we will have some reduction of This preparation allowed us two or the schools so that these students were next academic year. But none of that international students and this will be, three things that were very important. immediately in prophylactic isolation, changes the need for a new school. To- this year, a step back in the growth of First: optimize the process. We have respecting the guidelines of the health day we have more than 2.300 students. the Polytechnic of Leiria. There is also classroom teaching, we also have some authority, particularly when we had to The space is very limited and we need a reduction in Erasmus mobility, and distance activities, namely theoretical put entire classes, for some time, in to open the range of training areas, this is significant. In more than 1,500 classes, and we have activities with distance learning - that we tested and laboratories associated with pedagogical students, there are those from Eras- hybrid teaching, in which half the class verified that all students were negative. innovation, social intervention, and other mus mobility who have a few hundred is in the classroom and half is at a This gives us confidence, because areas such as music. students and, this year, effectively, we distance, and then they switch, all these wearing a mask, maintaining social dis- The project to find the means to build will have a smaller number. As an imme- are strategies to reduce the pressure on tance works. We are managing to stop the new School of Education and Social diate consequence we will have some our campuses. But this time of teaching chains of contamination. With this logic Sciences does not change. We are wor- reduction in the multiculturalism that we activity, before we welcomed the new of screening and also testing students king on that perspective. It should also have in each of our campuses and also, students, allowed us to optimize the going to internships, we have already be noted that this was the year, in the it is true, international students already teaching and learning processes; opti- been able to identify a situation and history of the Polytechnic of Leiria, we have a considerable role in the budget mize behaviors within the community; prevent a student from going to the in- had the highest number of candidates in of the Polytechnic of Leiria - because optimize responses, in articulation with ternship, because he was asymptomatic. the National Competition for Access [to they are not financed through the state health authorities when we have positive The great virtue of screening, of testing Higher Education], with 1.886 students budget and they already represent two cases; prevent chains of contamina- all students who go on internships, is placed. Therefore, a very difficult year, million euros - and a reduction in these tion; sensitize the whole community to because we can and are able - we have but also with remarkable achievements students will have a budgetary impact. the importance of responsibility, not of already shown it - find asymptomatic for the Polytechnic of Leiria, for the But I am convinced that the reduction everyone, but of each one; and, also, people and, thus, intervene and block region, and I would say, for Portuguese will be less than what can be projected to have a commitment, from the first the chains of contamination. higher education. and that in a year from now, with the moment, from all student associations, vaccine being administered globally, the in the integration of new students and What other occasions come to mind How is the connection between performance that we already had will in raising awareness of behaviors within when we talk about achievements to schools and the entrepreneurial recover very quickly. the academic community. celebrate in 2020? sector of the region going on? Is it This year we had the pandemic issue, being fruitful? Speaking of impacts on the budget, Are you confident that the measures but there was also very good news. It I would say that, all schools have how do you assess the budgetary di- taken so far will be successful in was a year of affirmation for the Polyte- a tremendous relationship with the mension of the Polytechnic of Leiria curbing the spread of the virus on chnic of Leiria. The Regional University economic, social and cultural players, in nowadays? campuses? Network was approved, and the Polyte- a transversal way, in the two intermuni- Today the Polytechnic of Leiria really We are currently very confident. Becau- chnic leads this European University, a cipal communities of 22 municipalities. It does a lot considering the financing it se, in fact, regarding the positive cases network of eight European educational is natural that the relationship is closer has. We, in fact, have a special quality that we have already had, we have very institutions. A very competitive call: depending on the schools location. But I here that I, I confess, sometimes find it good news. The good news that there of all European universities in which would say that we have this relationship, difficult to even understand how we do is direct, permanent and very good Portuguese public higher education every day, in Leiria, in Marinha Grande, so much with so little. I mean, I unders- >>>

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 11 >>> tand: it is with sacrifice, commitment resources, fortunately, with the stability the digitalization of the industry. Leiria Social Innovation Hub, the social and mobilization, beyond what was of the teaching staff that has grown, but We want to strengthen our health innovation incubator in which the Poly- often supposed, of all the people who that begins to be incompatible with the innovation hub with the creation of new technic of Leiria is a social investor. belong to the Polytechnic of Leiria. But low budget that we continue to receive laboratories. The challenge of being The challenge of being a key partner in today, it is important to say that it is via the State Budget. an active and determining player in the the Science and Maritime Technology incomprehensible when public higher digital innovation hubs that are being Park in Peniche, the Smart Ocean, and education institutions in Portugal, whi- We are about a month away from created in Portugal, but in particular the Science and Technology Industry ch are basically the same size as the the end of the year. Is it already also in the Digital Innovation Hub, Park of Marinha Grande. The challenge Polytechnic in terms of students, have possible to point out some points which is being designed and will have of executing the 100% In project, a pro- over 10 million euros of State Budget of strategic planning for the next its headquarters at the north top of ject for the full integration of students funding per year than the budget of the years? the stadium and that the Polytechnic with specific needs and which aims to Polytechnic of Leiria. And we have pu- There are things that are always on of Leiria will have the challenge of create public policy for higher educa- blic higher education institutions, which the agenda. I can talk about some having a space that connects training, tion in the country, with the Polytechnic have approximately half the number of challenges that we have. Some, which research and innovation, particularly in of Leiria as a pilot for this project. The students the Polytechnic of Leiria has, are naturally linked to the development, the context of the area of digitalization. challenge of transforming some of our and which have budgets slightly above implementation and execution of the The challenge of continuing to seek training and teaching and learning the one the Polytechnic of Leiria has. European University project. I would solutions for the creation of the new processes into modular, more dynamic Today we have enormous budgetary say that this is probably one of the School of Education and Social Scien- structures that will allow not only curri- difficulties, we must always have a biggest challenges we have. But I can ces, which is a permanent challenge. cular flexibility, but above all, to attract creative engineering in the budget and identify others. At the end of this year, The challenge of finding strategies to professionals, whether for requalifi- we will not be able to endure many but especially in the next, we want to reinforce student residences and our cation or advanced qualification. This more years with these constraints. It’s have a learning factory ready, which infrastructures for sport and culture; the is a great challenge: the challenge of impossible. Because our structure fixed will be a space for innovation in the challenge of growing and consolidating pedagogical innovation and curricular expenses are always increasing, re- area of knowledge and in the direct re- our position in Torres Vedras, namely transformation, particularly in master’s sulting in its essence, from the training lationship with companies, particularly also in the area of health. degrees and also in doctorates which, and quality of our human resources, in the area of direct digital manufactu- The challenge of continuing to support surely, we will build. from the career progression of human ring itself, but in a transversal way, in and stimulate the development of the

12 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 Schools

2.300 students 15 masters

School of Education and Social Sciences (ESECS) CAMPUS 1 OF THE POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA

It is the oldest higher education ins- Interpretation in Portuguese-Chinese / Many cultural activities were pro- titution in the district of Leiria. Formally Chinese-Portuguese (TIPC-CP) make moted by its students and teachers, created in 1979 as an autonomous up the new academic offer. “ but there were also many exhibitions, school and later grouped at the Poly- Following the growing impact of We are a School of schools open classes, seminars, conferences technic of Leiria, the School of Educa- courses in the area of social sciences, that aggregates various and workshops dedicated to the acade- tion started with its teaching activities the School of Education changed its expertise and knowledge mic community and the general public. in 1986. Under the original matrix of a name to School of Education and So- with a humanistic basis, Comprising three educational buildings, school dedicated to the training of pri- cial Sciences in 2008. Nowadays, it has with high skills in commu- divided into classrooms, a library, la- mary school teachers and kindergarten more than 2.300 students attending nication, media, human boratories, recording and multimedia teachers, only from 1993 did it receive its six professional technical courses relations, languages, studios, ESECS also assumes the new offers of higher education in the (CTeSP), eight undergraduate courses, translation, sports, arts particularity of hosting a Chinese Lan- area of social sciences. Undergraduate one postgraduate degree, 15 master’s and culture, education and guage and Culture Center, and also the courses in areas that did not exist in the degrees and specialized and professio- social. We work with people Resource Center for Digital Inclusion district, and that presented complemen- nal training, beyond training for seniors. for the people with local (CRID) ). Altogether, there are about tarities with their traditional fields of The formats are also varied. They take and global positioning. ” 180 teachers and more than 20 tech- training, became part of the curriculum: place in different regimes - daytime, af- nical and administrative collaborators Human Relations and Organizational ter-work and b-learning - they have dif- Sandrina Milhano that form the staff of the first school of Communication, Communication and ferent operating modes and take place Director of the School the Polytechnic of Leiria. Media, Social Work, Social Education, in different locations. In these 34 years of Education and Social Sports and Well-Being, Applied Portu- of activity, the cultural dimension has Sciences (ESECS) guese Language and Translation and been inherent in the school routine.

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 13 5.400 students

years of academic 30 teaching

School of Technology and Management (ESTG) CAMPUS 2 OF THE POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA

Founded in 1985, the School of through the dimension of five buil- the promotion of continuous training Technology and Management (ESTG) dings: one for administrative and aca- actions, services providing, scienti- started its academic activity about five demic services, one for research and fic research and technology transfer. “ years later, with 100 students enrolled foreign projects and three for teaching, Projects and partnerships with entities ESTG is a versatile school in its three bachelor courses. With 30 one of those destined to the Automoti- and companies at a regional, national in all dimensions, offering years just completed, it is the largest ve Engineering course. and international level are also acti- education applied to the higher education institution in the The Leiria School of Health (ES- vities in which the school has shown constant demands of the district of Leiria and, among its cou- SLei) is also part of this campus and its commitment, a fact proven through market and considering the nterparts, one of the largest nation- shares areas such as the José Sara- different kinds of recognition. Today, real needs of students. The wide. From the beginning, there was mago Library and structures operated ESTG has several international acade- training offer, the research an evolution characterized by the dy- by the Social Services, such as the mies, such as: Cisco Academy, Micro- and the projects it presents namism that accompanied the history canteens. With approximately 5.400 soft Academy, Oracle Academy, Edu- cover several areas of of the school. It had its headquarters students distributed by undergradua- Net / Phoenix Contact Academy and, knowledge leading to temporarily installed in the building of te, master’s and technical professional worldwide, as one of the first Siemens differentiated teaching. ” the former Convent of Santo Estevão, courses, carried out in daytime and Academies. in Leiria, where it remained until 1995. post-work regimes, the school essen- Carlos Capela That same year, it was transferred to ce lies in the areas of Engineering, Te- Director of the School of the campus 2 of the Polytechnic of chnology, Business and Legal Scien- Technology and Management Leiria, where it is located until today ces. However, it also has in its mission (ESTG)

14 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 “ 30 years being better with the world and being the most beautiful School of Arts and Design in the world on Google Maps.”

João Santos Director of the School of Arts and Design (ESAD.CR)

School of Arts and Design (ESAD.CR) CAMPUS 3 OF THE POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA

The School of Arts and Design sent, but also of the future, the teaching with laboratories and workshops that al- (ESAD.CR) has reached its thirtieth unit has an interdisciplinary, technologi- +130 teachers low access to the most varied technolo- year as a teaching and research institu- cally sustained and creative approach. gies, from traditional ones, such as Ana- tion with a nationally and internationally The individualized method, updated log Photography, Engraving, Ceramics, recognized performance. Located in research and attention to the emerging 1.650 students Wood or Metals, up to the most current Caldas da Rainha, a city in the coastal professional areas end up outlining the ones, such as Digital Photography, Di- center of the country with a strong ar- identity of the institution that currently gital Printing, Prototyping and 3D Prin- tistic nature, the school is surrounded hosts 1.650 students. ting, Audiovisuals or Multimedia. Among by the creative atmosphere of a stimu- others, the academic offer includes lating environment, associated with a At the School of Arts and Design, undergraduate courses in Plastic Arts, region of great economic, cultural and didactics develop through straight li- Industrial Design and Product Design well-being development. Supported by nes: the more than 130 teachers are staff. The building it occupies was also in Ceramics and Glass, as well as Mas- practical and experimental teaching- experienced professionals and interna- strategically designed and built around ters in Cultural Management, Graphic -learning processes, the formation of tionally recognized in different creative the studio and workshop spaces, tur- Design and Design for Health and Well- ESAD.CR is mediated by theoretical areas. To enhance this aspect, the ins- ning it into one of the most unique and -Being. Among the options of TeSP, tea- and transdisciplinary debates about titution invests in the permanent deve- complete projects in national artistic ching is divided into four areas: digital contemporary culture and its multiple lopment of teaching-learning processes education. Among oaks and pine trees, prototyping, graphic production, digital forms of expression. With the premise of and in the qualification of teachers, as Campus 3 of the Polytechnic of Leiria is and audiovisual media and multimedia. responding to the demands of the pre- well as technical and administrative organized into four spacious buildings,

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 15 School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (ESTM) CAMPUS 4 OF THE POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA

“ ESTM is recognized by the areas of Maritime Sciences and Tourism Sciences, it develops its activity around training, research, cooperation, internationalization and knowledge sharing. It is a quality benchmark for the professional success of its thousands of students who, around the world, carry ESTM in their hearts. ”

Paulo Almeida Director of the School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (ESTM)

The creation dates back to 1991, fosters a strong relationship of proxi- research, developed in close colla- but it was only eight years later that mity with the employability factor. boration with the entrepreneurial and 20 years the School of Tourism and Maritime Te- Therefore, Marine Biology and corporate actors, the campus 4 unit of chnology (ESTM) started with its aca- Biotechnology, Tourism and Food En- the Polytechnic of Leiria has dedicated This school has been demic DNA, supported by two major gineering appear as options taught by its efforts to scientific, technical and operating for two decades areas of knowledge: Tourism Sciences the institution in close symbiosis with cultural exchange with similar institu- and its first academic year was in 1999/2000 and Science and Maritime Technology. applied research and the job market. It tions or that have common goals. The Installed in Peniche, the institution has is Tourism, in particular, that has stood actions are mainly focused on provi- as its headquarters a modern educa- out as a constant investment by ESTM ding services to the community in the tional building, located close to Cabo through multifaceted training, with scientific and technological areas in Carvoeiro and the island of Berlengas its six degrees being certified by the which the school carries out its acti- as a backdrop. ESTM’s brand image World Tourism Organization (OMT). In vity. The development of research and and the support of its identity are al- addition to seek affirmation as an es- service providing activities, such as ways there: the sea. Altogether, nine sential asset of the region and the cou- research and investigation activities undergraduate courses, a postgradua- ntry, the School of Tourism and Mari- and professional updating and voca- te degree, eight professional technical time Technology has also assumed tional retraining projects, complete the courses and nine master’s degrees the role of crossing borders. Through list of initiatives outlined as a mission make up the offer of education that the valorization of the sea and applied by ESTM.

16 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 School of Health Sciences (ESSLei) CAMPUS 2 OF THE POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA

It has more than 45 years of existen- wing bets from ESSLei are focused on ce. Conceived in 1973 initially as a School 3 thousand aspects that have played a determining of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences role in the qualification of health profes- “ (ESSLei) today has its main pillar in ex- Number of professionals trained sionals in the region. Examples of this are The School of Health tended, multidisciplinary and interprofes- by ESSLei in courses such as excellent scientific research, international Sciences has in its matrix sional training in the areas of health. For Nursing, Physiotherapy, Dietetics mobility opportunities and partnerships, in the training of health the last 19 years integrated in the Poly- and Nutrition, Speech Therapy addition to innovation, social support and professionals of recognized technic of Leiria, the institution has since and Occupational Therapy entrepreneurship activities. With a space quality and prestige, then followed a process of deep internal established at national and international and the responsibility to reflection and adaptation to new training level, in addition to the number of three integrate in its training offer paradigms. Among other achievements, thousand professionals trained over the- the best scientific evidence it is in particular the academic offer that cover the areas of well-being and care for se years, the institution fosters the pride and innovation associated proves its reinvention over time. The tra- the elderly. From Dietetics and Nutrition of being an active driving force in society with health care.” jectory of students who choose to specia- to Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Occu- through the training of active professio- lize on campus 2 begins in undergraduate pational Therapy and Nursing, the study nals, whether in health institutions, in ins- Rui Fonseca-Pinto courses and expands with the offer of pro- options allow the extension of training to titutions of higher education or in civic or Director of the School of Health fessional technical courses, postgraduate other areas of health. professional organizations. Sciences (ESSLei) courses and master’s degrees that also Having a quality education, the follo- Research units

Key elements for the Polytechnic of Leiria research, and health and well-being themes. Altogether, there are 15 development and innovation (R&D+i) ecosystem, the units that are divided into different structures, six of them research units have been carrying out activities in four as main management units, six centres of research units, in scientific domains within the institution. The aim is clear: which the Polytechnic of Leiria is a management unit, and to give practical and applied responses to a variety of three delegations of research and development non-profit social, economic, technological, environmental, touristic associations.

SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

CiTUR Peniche

CARME IJP Leiria Leiria Installed in Peniche, the Centre for Tourism The Centre of Applied Research in Management Founded in 2018 on the basis of multidisciplinary re- Research, Development and Innovation (CiTUR) and Economics (CARME) is a research and develo- search within the scope of Legal Sciences and Public has been focused on permanent training and pment (R&D) unit that emerges from the work of the Administration (IJP), the Portucalense Legal Institute service providing in various fields related to Tou- professors from the Department of Management and has developed advanced training and services related rism and similar areas. From hotel management Economics of ESTG, of the Polytechnic of Leiria. In or- to current legal issues, such as issuing legal opinions to the development of new concepts, products der to develop activities focused on the areas of interest and promoting scientific update courses in Public and and tourist brands, the contribution of this unit and knowledge of these teachers, the unit aspires to Private Law. Aware of the constant legislative changes has been made through the association with 17 have a central role in co-creating the knowledge sha- that happen in Portugal, and that influence directly the institutions, including universities and polytech- red between higher education, the social partners and lives of companies, institutions and citizens in gene- nics of our country, and the work of more than the industry. Contributing to regional development and ral, the Polytechnic of Leiria assumes, through this re- 200 researchers. In parallel with the mission of innovation is also on the agenda for CARME, which has search unit, the crucial role of responding to the needs producing and sharing scientific knowledge in been integrating basic and applied research in mana- of the region, supported by the academy/community tourism, CiTUR’s vision also involves having gement and economics. This centre, on the other hand, relationship, as well as by the quality of the training its research recognized by civil and business is oriented towards professional practice and involves provided. society due to its ability to generate and share researchers, students, companies and non-profit orga- knowledge in the area to which it is dedicated. nizations in a collaborative way.

18 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 CICS.NOVA CI&DEI CIEQV Leiria Leiria Leiria

Through its centre at the Polytechnic of Leiria, the Headquartered at the School of Education and So- The Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV) has its Interdisciplinary Centre for Social Sciences (CICS. cial Sciences (ESECS), the Centre for Studies in Edu- mission aligned with the challenges of contemporary NOVA) promotes scientific research in the area of cation and Innovation (CI & DEI) is a research and de- society: it seeks to promote the creation of knowledge identity reconstruction through a personal, professio- velopment unit whose mission is to develop research in and innovative programs that result in the improvement nal, social and cultural perspective. The research takes education, guided by researchers from the Polytechnic in the quality of life of human beings. In that sense, the place in a diverse set of areas of the social sciences, in of Viseu, the Polytechnic of Guarda, the Polytechnic unit has provided, transversally, improvements in diffe- particular on social trajectories, intercultural mediation, of Leiria, the Polytechnic of Bragança and the Polyte- rent age groups and social contexts of the populations migration, heritage, tourism and identities. The mission chnic of Viana do Castelo. Assuming itself as an orga- through the production and promotion of indicators is to create products applicable to different areas, such nizational coordination structure, the centre has, in its such as adequate food, physical activity and education as heritage, tourism, social service, social education, essence, interdisciplinary network research activities combined with the creation and the use of innovati- communication and information. The centre, operating to create an integrated vision of collaboration between ve and applied technology. From six research areas, at the Polytechnic of Leiria, also hosts the Observatory higher education institutions. CIEQV develops each project with its own approach, of Inclusion and Accessibility in Action (iACT). without excluding the possibility of having a multidisciplinary interconnection between them.

LIDA Caldas da Rainha

Established from the mission of developing artistic, scientific and technological research activities based on experimental development and knowledge in the areas of design and arts, the Design and Arts Research Lab (LIDA), based in Caldas da Rainha, has, among its priorities, the impact through innovation. The- refore, being a benchmark in the creation, progress and transfer of knowledge in innovative products, services and processes, according to international stan- dards, has been the central pillar of the unit. Its work is developed by members and collaborators specialized also in the areas of heritage and urban studies.

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 19 ENGINEERING AND EXACT SCIENCES

ADAI CIIC Leiria CDRsp Leiria Marinha Grande

Created in 2008, the Computer Science and Commu- nication Research Centre (CIIC) had its initial approach focused on projects. With more than 30 researchers, the unit has currently promoted networked research, with strong external collaboration, and a focus on technology transfer to Industry, especially through the creation of spin-off companies. Scientifically, four lines of research define the role of CIIC: Computational Intelligence and Optimization, Communications and Telematics, The Association for the Development of Indus- Research in Computer Graphics and Sound, Smart IoT trial Aerodynamics (ADAI) has its delegation in Leiria Ecosystems. headquartered at the School of Technology and Mana- gement of the Polytechnic of Leiria. It is linked to the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Faculty of LSRE-LCM Science and Technology, at the University of Coimbra. Leiria Under the mission of promoting scientific and technolo- In an autonomous building, based in Mari- gical knowledge and development in the field of auto- nha Grande, the Centre for Rapid and Sustai- Result of a partnership between the Laboratory of motive engineering, from areas such as aerodynamics, nable Product Development (CDRSP) has as its Separation and Reaction Engineering and the Labora- thermodynamics, energy conservation and the envi- backbone the contribution to scientific and tech- tory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM), the initiati- ronment, the research unit has its objectives aligned nological development. The aim is that its work ve, which has one of its external poles at the Polytechnic with actions of advanced scientific training and service will result in new products, materials and pro- of Leiria, has dedicated its activity to the development providing. cesses that are more appropriate and effective of technical-scientific knowledge of the separation and for the industry. Recognized as a research unit reaction processes applied to environmental enginee- of excellence, as the name implies, the central ring. Modelling, simulation and process control are part idea is to promote awareness around the rapid of the mission that goes hand in hand with sustainable and sustainable development of products in so- industrial techniques and the training of doctorates and ciety, such as the provision of research services, post-doctorates. advanced training and consultancy in strategic areas, also priorities of this unit.

20 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

INESCC Leiria

Affiliated with two other institutions, namely the Univer- sity of Coimbra and the Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers, the Institute for Systems Engineering and Computers of Coimbra (INESCC) has in its delegation in the Polytechnic of Leiria the mission of carrying out technical and scientific research in engineering and management, in order to improve the performance of organizations and the progress of knowledge. The approach, which aims to creati- vely combine theory and methodology, technical issues and human factors, is based on Systems Engineering. However, the unit brings together different backgrounds, from Electrical Engineering to Geographic and Mechanical Engineering.

IT Leiria

Connected to the Polytechnic of Leiria since 2013 through a delegation, the Telecommunications Institute (IT) has the MARE main purpose of deepening scientific knowledge and tech- Peniche nological development in the field of telecommunications. To With its own facilities in Peniche, the Marine and its research and development component associa- pursue this mission, the research unit has been promoting Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE) has its re- ted with the interconnection of these areas. With advanced training initiatives in human resources, both at search focused in the areas of Marine Biotechno- this purpose, it manages to promote innovation and master’s and doctoral level. In parallel, there are projects and logy, Marine Biology and Aquaculture. Considered knowledge transfer to companies, namely the awa- services provided to the community within the scope of its a reference unit in the field of Marine Sciences by reness for sustainability, a feature deeply carved in main area of activity: telecommunications. the National Science Foundation, the centre feeds MARE’s DNA.

LIFE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

ciTechCare Leiria

Inaugurated in early 2019 to assume a decisive role in the health innovation hub of the Polytechnic of Leiria, the Centre for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare) has its DNA focused on solutions dedicated to health promotion. Based on a multidisciplinary and interprofessional approach, which meets the development of cutting-edge technologies, the unit seeks to provide more effective and rapid solutions to improve health, prevent diseases and overcome the current difficulties that patients, caregivers and health professionals face on a daily basis. The mission of the unit located next to the Hospital Centre of Leiria also involves collaborating to obtain early diagnoses and therapies more quickly, in addition to providing healthier nutrition solutions and training patients and caregivers in a broad preventive perspective.

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 21 Support services

An essential structure for the Polytechnic of Leiria to enforce equal opportunities among students, the social services appear as another functional unit of the institution. As an area that also contributes to school attendance and success, it has led projects that emerge as an example of overcoming economic and social inequalities, giving direct support or other social benefits. From accommodation options for scholarship students, to medical services and sports available to the academic community, the commitment to equity and quality, in the context of integral student training, is visible on all Polytechnic campuses in Leiria.

Food Accommodation

Food service at social prices. This is the motto Preferably destined to displaced students of the offer served in the food units of all the and benefited by scholarships awarded by the campuses of the Polytechnic of Leiria. Through Directorate-General for Higher Education, the its two restaurants, five canteens, eight bars and accommodation of the Polytechnic of Leiria a snack bar, the institution ensures access to a has nine units in Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and balanced and diversified diet. In the menus posted Peniche. The 777 beds are distributed, mostly, in in the restaurants and made available on the double rooms, with shared or private bathrooms. institution’s website, students find a very complete The application process is made exclusively menu (meat, fish or vegetarian), complying with online, through the institution’s platform, which the strictest food safety rules. deals with the admission criteria to the service of furnished rooms, with bed linen and towels, laundry, internet, central heating, dining room and supervision of the facilities.

22 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 Scholarships Medical services Sports

Destined to students without a minimum level With specialties such as gynaecology, Futsal, athletics, basketball, handball ... The of financial resources to attend higher education, ophthalmology and sports medicine, the medical list of sports offered by the Polytechnic of Leiria the scholarships provided by the Polytechnic services of the Polytechnic of Leiria have as is varied. Led by the Sport Sector of the Social of Leiria work as an annual monetary benefit, premise to provide varied consultations at Services, the activities are divided into leisure in order to contribute to the costs of mandatory reduced prices. Under the purpose of maintaining or competition. At the second level, in addition courses or professional internships. Assigned the academic community’s well-being, the to frequent practice, teams can participate in as a social support system, the assistance is assistance by registered health professionals National University Championships, organized directed to students enrolled in professional is done in three cities where the institution is by the Academic Federation of University Sports technical courses, undergraduate degrees and present: Leiria, Caldas da Rainha and Peniche. (FADU). And it has been fruitful. The promotion master’s degrees. The program also helps citizens All students, teachers, researchers, technicians of sport in the academic field has been so with special needs, who have a disability equal and administrators are included and can make successful that, in recent years, the athletes at to or greater than 60%. Those can apply for appointments by phone or via email. the Polytechnic of Leiria have been at the level a scholarship corresponding to the amount of of competitors of the largest institutions of higher the fee actually paid. The Social Support Fund education in the country in terms of participation for Students (FASE) scholarships, created in a and results. Altogether, there are more than 70 pioneering manner at the Polytechnic of Leiria, national university titles brought to Leiria, to which are destined to students in economic need who are added countless classifications in podium are committed to completing their degree and places. collaborate in institutional support activities.

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 23 Strengthen bridges with companies

Hand in hand to boost the region and the country

Poliempreende Business Incubators text of an international platform, where activities, so that students can contact global and local organizations challen- with the business community since its Fostering an entrepreneurial culture, The innovation ecosystem of the ge higher education students to create first year. Under this purpose, actions which promotes student’s development Polytechnic of Leiria also includes dif- a better future, was established in the are developed that involve training in of skills and the creation of new com- ferent business incubators that facilitate city of Tampere, Finland, and today ope- the work context, the development of panies, is the objective of the Poliem- the development and acceleration of rates in 18 countries: Finland, Sweden, projects in partnership with companies, preende network, of which the Polyte- projects and the creation of new ideas Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, the practical use of the content of the chnic of Leiria is a member. The target with a business and social vocation. France, Lithuania, Latvia, Hungary, Por- curricular units and the identification is clear: to stimulate entrepreneurship tugal, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, South and enhancement of joint projects. and provide professional opportunities Demola Africa, Japan, China and Nepal. In this same scenario, since 2013, through the creation of one’s own job. + Industry grants have been awarded, The initiative, which also supports and The Polytechnic of Leiria is also Polytechnic of Leiria + Industry financed by the business community of rewards the creation of creative and associated with the global platform the region of Leiria and the West, whi- innovative projects with a business vo- Demola, which seeks to bring together Entitled + Industry, the cooperation ch, in partnership with the Polytechnic cation, is promoted by 21 polytechnic students and companies to solve real protocol launched by the Polytechnic of of Leiria, assumed the compromise to higher education institutions, having problems. The objective of the partner- Leiria, NERLEI (Business Association of develop actions that bring the academy already held more than 15 contests for ship is equally well defined: to create the Leiria Region) and CEFAMOL (Na- closer to the industrial reality. The ex- innovative ideas and projects. value with and for the local community. tional Association of Moulds Industry) pected result is the promotion of training The project, which appears in the con- consists on the development of joint in a business context, the dissemination

24 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 Strengthen bridges with companies Testimonies

Strong connection companies and industries, with the main to the labour market objective of highlighting the importance of these businesses for Portugal’s economy and development. + 800 Awakening vocations for training and collaboration agreements with professions related to these sectors of institutions and companies activity, among students, is another objective of this project that opens the doors of the region’s industry. Promoted Manuel Heitor António Poças by the Polytechnic of Leiria and by the Minister of Science, Technology and Chairman of the Board + 1.300 Student Forum, the initiative has the Higher Education of NERLEI offers at the Employment Fair of collaboration of the Municipality of Lei- the Polytechnic of Leiria ria, the Municipality of Marinha Grande, To think about the West within the Since its foundation the Polytechnic NERLEI (Business Association of the scope of the celebrations of the 40 years of Leiria has shown the capacity to Leiria Region), CEFAMOL (National As- of the Polytechnic of Leiria, as well as assert itself as a partner of excellence + 2.500 sociation of Moulds Industry) and ADAE of the 40 years of polytechnic education for the business sector. It qualified internships per year (Alta Estremadura Development Asso- in Portugal, obliges us to address the its teaching staff, developed relevant ciation). challenges and opportunities that higher training for the region and the country, education institutions will face in the next promoted and increased scientific Tanto Mar Week decade. It is also a time for the recognition research, professional innovation and + 95% of all those who know how to dignify and knowledge sharing, and today has a employability rate in Every year, the Polytechnic of Leiria value the role of knowledge and the poly- fundamental role in the internationali- undergraduate courses takes half a hundred young people to dis- technics in the development of Portugal. zation of our region. The Polytechnic cover the ocean at the Tanto Mar Week The evolution of the Polytechnic of has a strong connection with NERLEI, (Source: DGES / IEFP – 2019) Summer Academy, which takes place in Leiria represents well the challenges always demonstrating great availability Peniche, during the month of Septem- associated with the territorial integration and a strong commitment in the promo- ber. From all over the country, different of any science and innovation strategy, tion of joint initiatives. young people from secondary education in a region where academic activity and Regarding to regional development come to know the strategic value of the the relationship with the territory are projects, its involvement in the creation sea, in all its aspects, through activities important drivers of social, economic and of IDD Net, StartUp Leiria, Leiria related to scientific research, sport, eco- cultural activity. We must also underline Business School and GES Região de nomy, tourism and history. This aware- its social responsibility, especially in Leiria was fundamental. Regarding the of knowledge and technology and the ness also has the main objective of hel- the context of the growing impact of actions to strengthen the connection implementation of joint social respon- ping to awaken vocations to professions knowledge to face the health crisis we between the business community and sibility actions, benefiting students, linked to the sea, thus increasing the are experiencing. the academic environment, we highlight teachers, researchers and companies. qualified human capital that makes the We are experiencing a new frame- the protocols “Polytechnic of Leiria Under this protocol, 184 students have Portuguese marine resources profitable. work to think about the evolution of + Industry” and “LEIRIA IN Industry already been supported by around 60 Therefore, the Tanto Mar Week assumes science and higher education in Portu- Week” companies. itself as a form of support for public and gal in the European context, especially private institutions related to the ocean, in terms of the growing demand to better Leiria-IN – Industry Week so that they can reach more young Por- articulate policies and strategies for tuguese students more effectively. The cohesion and competitiveness, to gua- Annually, 50 young students of se- organization is carried out by the ESTM rantee an effective process of European condary and professional education of the Polytechnic of Leiria hand in hand convergence by 2030. from all over the country participate in with the Student Forum and the Munici- This process will only be successful the thematic action “Leiria In – Industry pality of Peniche. The support has many with more knowledge, referring to the Week”, focused at a set of activities rela- origins: several municipalities in the Lei- public option and certainly, to the res- ted to the industry and its potential. The ria region and also different institutions pective political thought, the guarantee program includes workshops, leisure and companies linked to the maritime of considering knowledge as a “public and entertainment activities, cultural ex- sector make the action happen. good”, reinforcing its role in creating periences and visits to more than twenty more and better jobs.

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 25 Transforming projects

Ideas capable of changing the future

Health Innovation Hub of Leiria campuses. Also part of this same tion and social entrepreneurship initiatives. is to involve the entire institution and the space, we have the External Consultation community in the mission of finding new This is a space for research and kno- Unit of the Psychiatric and Mental Health 100% IN® solutions that will help overcome obstacles wledge sharing, used by professors and Service of the Hospital Centre of Leiria such as the lack of resources, limitations researchers of the Polytechnic and also by and the Medical Services of the Polyte- As a result of a partnership between imposed by bureaucracy and other health professionals at the Hospital Centre chnic of Leiria, which provide medical the Polytechnic of Leiria and the Padre An- variables external to the institution itself. of Leiria (CHL). This is the heart of the consultations, of different specialties, tónio Vieira Institute (IPAV), 100% IN was In its debut academic year (2018/2019), Health Innovation Hub of the Polytechnic addressed to the academic community of created in 2018 with the aim of promoting the full inclusion initiative reached more of Leiria, located on campus 5. It is a the institution. the full inclusion of students with special than 100 students with specific needs, to health innovation platform, that has been educational needs. In 2020, the project guarantee their integration and conditions a decisive factor in the area of training, Social Innovation Hub received the Portuguese trademark regis- that promote success in their academic research and innovation in the region. tration granted by the National Institute training in higher education. This project Another feature of the Health Innovation Entitled Leiria Social Innovation Hub, of Industrial Property, the year in which it is strongly supported by the Resource Hub is its integration in the facilities of the the project, in which the Polytechnic of also saw its application for the Portugal Centre for Digital Inclusion (CRID) and the ciTechCare (Center for Innovative Care Leiria is a social investor, has the mission, Social Innovation program approved. The Student Support Service (SAPE). and HealthTechnologies), a research unit from its headquarters on campus 5, to de- project reinforced the vocation of the Poly- that has developed innovative solutions in velop conditions for access to knowledge technic of Leiria for inclusion, assumed as Leiria Digital Innovation Hub the area of health and disease prevention. that can generate networks of partnerships one of the fundamental values of its action In the same building we have the Har- and social transformation. The central idea in terms of its internal dynamics, but also At the genesis of the new technology- vest Center for Covid-19, created by the is to maximize the creation and replica- in its relationship with the outside - either -based business centre, to be installed at Polytechnic of Leiria, with the support of tion of new solutions for the social and within its community, either at national or the north top of the Leiria Stadium, is also ACES (Grouping of Health Centres) Pinhal environmental challenges that the country international context. the Polytechnic of Leiria. It is part of the Litoral, ACES Oeste Norte and the Portu- currently faces. In a not-too-distant future, Based on the challenge of conside- creation of the project that is under develo- guese Red Cross, which has been on the the objective is even more audacious: to ring each person as a whole, 100% IN pment by the Municipality of Leiria. This frontline in the prevention and containment turn the Leiria region a national reference provides an articulated and effective innovative centre will allow the installation of the new coronavirus on the Polytechnic geography for the creation of new innova- response for total inclusion. The intention of technology-based companies, aiming

26 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 U-Bike

There are 220 electric bicycles granted for a period of up to six months. The project that was born as an alternative to the use of automobiles, inside and outside the campuses of the Polytechnic of Leiria, has the name of U-Bike and, since it was launched in 2018, has already had 550 users. Altogether, around 200 thousand kilometres were covered by the institution’s students and employees, who saved more than 10.05 toe (equivalent tons of oil) and reduced CO2 emissions by more than 35 tons. The project is in line with the mobility plans of the municipalities where the schools and scientific infrastructures of the Polytechnic of Leiria are located, namely Leiria, Marinha Grande, Caldas da Rainha and Peniche. With this initiative, the institution wants to favour the reduction in the use of individual motorized transport in the communities where it operates, in addition to making its campuses more attractive by reducing the pressure of motor vehicles. Among the goals of the Polytechnic of Leiria is the mobilization of the municipalities in order to create their bike sharing systems, in order to improve the conditions for the circulation of bicycles in the cities, create more mooring and loading areas and bet on inter-mobility with public transport and the use of individual motorized transport.

to transform Leiria into a city of business, cities and towns to cooperate in the field of glass, and to enhance the potential of the horticulture, fruit and viticulture. With entrepreneurship, innovation and culture. arts, culture and knowledge. Composed of local innovation system and the local and this unit, composed of about 15 partners A hub destined to companies and talents 26 municipalities, part of the Intermunicipal regional business initiative. MGPARK is among higher education institutions and from all backgrounds, who are committed Communities (CIM) of the Leiria region, part of a partnership made up of different companies, a strong impact is expected on to transformation to increase access to the West and the Middle Tejo region, the organizations. They are the Municipality the modernization of agriculture and the highly qualified human resources, compe- action integrates the agents and cultural of Marinha Grande, the Polytechnic of economy of sustainable production. titive costs, research and innovation in the associations of each municipality. It is an Leiria, CENTIMFE (Technological Center Part of the collaborative laboratory’s area of digital transformation. In addition unprecedented intermunicipal network in for the Moulds, Special Tools and Plastics objectives is to develop smart and to the Municipality of Leiria, the initiative the country, which aims to substantiate Industry), CEFAMOL (National Association sustainable agriculture, combining an resulted from the participation of a group an application for European Capital of of Moulds Industry), OPEN (Association applied science component with a strong of external entities, such as the Polytech- Culture, through the participation of 1.500 for Specific Business Opportunities) and presence of companies from the sectors nic of Leiria, NERLEI (Business Associa- cultural agents and about 650 ambassa- the POOL-NET association (Portuguese involved. The purpose is to respond to tion of the Leiria Region), the TICE.Leiria dors. Tooling & Plastics Network). advances in agricultural production and group and several associative entities from management, but also to the needs for different areas. MGPARK: Park for Science and Smart Farm CoLAB: Collaborative training and employability in the sector. Industry Technology Laboratory for Digital Innovation Among the partners of Smart Farm CoLAB Culture Network 2027 in Agriculture is a set of institutions from the national The Park for Science and Industry scientific-technological system, including In addition to programs related to Technology will have its headquarters in Led by the Municipality of Torres the Polytechnic of Leiria, the Faculty of innovation and social inclusion, the the industrial area of Marinha Grande, and Vedras, the Collaborative Laboratory for Sciences of the University of Lisbon, the Polytechnic of Leiria also integrates artistic its main mission is to promote competitive- Digital Innovation in Agriculture (Smart Faculty of Sciences and Technology of and cultural dissemination initiatives. ness and innovation in the most dynamic Farm CoLAB) has the participation of the the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, ISCTE This is the case of Culture Network industrial sectors that make up the region’s Polytechnic of Leiria, which integrates the (University Institute of Lisbon) and the 2027, a pioneering project at the level of economic environment. The objective is to mission of creating innovative solutions National Institute for Agricultural and intermunicipal communities, which aims extend the value chain associated to local for resource management and maximizing Veterinary Research. to encourage the creation of a network of industries, especially moulds, plastics and the added value of national products of

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António Pereira de Melo Luciano de Almeida President of the Polytechnic of Leiria President of the Polytechnic of Leiria 1994 - 1999 1999 - 2009

On November 2nd, 1988, I took office We soon realized that the consolida- as president of the Installing Committee tion of the Polytechnic of Leiria depended of the Polytechnic of Leiria. I have found more on us than on third parties, including an institution, (created in 1973, extinct the State, and that it was a collective and in 1979, and recreated in 1980, which not an individual job. started operating in November 5th, 1987), We reorganized the training offer reduced to one headquarters provided by according to the central areas of each the City Council. Only ESEL was opera- School and the needs of the economic ting (1980) and ESTG had the Installing and social structure of the Region of Leiria Committee appointed (1987-4-20). It was and the West. We innovated in the training urgent to implant IPL and ESTG. We have offer, qualified the teaching staff, and Smart Ocean: Park for Science and looked for temporary facilities, initiated the from the bottom of the table we moved hiring of teaching staff and the first ESTG to the first ten places in the recruitment Maritime Technology courses started functioning in 1989/90. and number of students at national level. We have started the construction of the About 46% of graduates settle after com- The Park for Science and Maritime Technology is being born in Peniche, ESTG buildings (occupied in 1995). ESAD pleting their studies in the Region. which aims to achieve the sea’s purpose, promoting the sustainable exploitation (Caldas da Rainha), (created in 1988-12- In terms of research, the Polytechnic of maritime resources. The technological infrastructure of business hosting 14 and its Installing Committee appointed of Leiria has developed numerous experi- focused on the economy of the sea is a project of the Municipality of Peniche, in 1989-3-10), started its teaching activity mental R&D projects applied in partner- but also of Docapesca, the Polytechnic of Leiria and Biocant. Named Smart in 1989/90 and the buildings construction ship with the business sector, occupying Ocean, the project will promote the transfer of knowledge to the business in 1992. It was an arduous task, but an enviable position in the registration community and technology-based innovation. The mission is to capture and exciting, also with the creation of social of patents and in the development of a retain talents and resources, in addition to generating sustainable innovation, services (two canteens and five residen- policy of transference and valorization assuming the role of catalyst for a sustainable, highly entrepreneurial sea ces) and one teaching pole in Peniche of knowledge for economic, cultural and economy. beyond promoting academic training for social agents. This way, it will be possible to economically value applied research and teachers. I left IPL, after 10 years (1999-3- The Polytechnic of Leiria has consoli- take advantage of a collaborative network focused on innovation that is friendly 15), leaving 5200 students, 319 teachers dated and qualified itself, and in order to to the sea and the environment. The proposal also includes the action of and 105 employees. fully fulfill its mission, it should, as is its diversifying the activities developed in the port areas and is directed to startups right and in the interest of the Region and and spin-offs in the area of the sea economy, entrepreneurs, researchers and the Country, see the University Statute entrepreneurs who intend to take advantage of this innovation ecosystem. The recognized, which is currently prohibited new technology park will also allow the creation of a symbiotic relationship by law. between the territory of Peniche, which has a strong vocation and maritime tradition, and higher education in the areas of tourism and science and maritime technology, at the School of Tourism and Maritime Technology (ESTM), and the Research Centre of the Polytechnic of Leiria, MARE, operating in the Cetemares building.

28 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 Nuno Mangas Jorge Carvalho Arroteia Pedro Lourtie President of the Polytechnic of Leiria President of the General Council President of the General Council of José Ribeiro Vieira 2009 - 2018 of the Polytechnic of Leiria the Polytechnic of Leiria In memoriam 2009 - 2011 from 2013 to date

Throughout this 40-year journey I have At various moments of our professio- In 2013, I was co-opted for the first José Ribeiro Vieira exercised his man- had the privilege of experiencing many nal lives, we have closely followed the time to the General Council of the Poly- date as President of the General Council moments in the life of the Polytechnic of evolution of polytechnic higher education technic of Leiria and, later, elected Pre- of the Polytechnic of Leiria from 2011 Leiria. I joined ESTG in 1994, when this and the Polytechnic of Leiria. About a sident of this council. I already knew the until the date of his death, on January 20, school was still operating in the Convent decade ago we joined its General Council, Polytechnic and I accepted the invitation 2012. He also was a member of the Scien- of Santo Estêvão. The Polytechnic and ESTG were then in an embryonic phase, assuming that in this council the greatest with pleasure. I followed the growth and tific Council of the School of Technology but very defiant. There was a lot to do, in interest would be to reach consensus for affirmation as a dynamic higher education and Management, being a guest professor many fronts and in a short time. It was the the development of its schools and regio- institution that seeks quality in teaching, in the 1995/1996 school year. Besides new facilities and laboratories that were nal implantation. With hope, contacts were research and ways of serving the region being part of the institution’s staff, Ribeiro being built, the students who arrived in the made, listening to the community about and the community. Vieira was president of NERLEI, Coun- city from all over the country, the teachers the possible alteration of the Polytechnic The Polytechnic is currently in a cillor of the city of Leiria, deputy of the who needed to be hired, the new courses and academic degrees, the connection to a public foundation under a private law development phase in which it has the Municipal Assembly and was administrator to the territory and to the companies that regime. capacity to train Doctors and there are of the Movicortes Group. needed to be built. The years passed, Another project was also considered, students who do the work here for their the Polytechnic of Leiria has grown, to transform the Polytechnic of Leiria into theses, but is prevented from awarding the expanded its intervention and became a University Institute, consolidating advan- doctoral degree by law. The adoption of an institution of enormous relevance ced training, research and international a polytechnic university designation is an for the region of Leiria and the West. It recognition. aspiration and a factor for recognition in certainly flourished on fertile ground, in a particularly dynamic region and made up The joint work of its academic commu- the eyes of the world. It is with pride that I of entrepreneurial people. But above all, nity is guaranteeing these results. The strive to achieve these two goals and that it is important to emphasize that it was future dictates so. However, if we could go I see, in the most diverse media, the social and still is an institution that never settled, back to the time of the “Rei Lavrador”, we and academic prestige enjoyed by the that always wanted to go further, that would have to remember that: to include Polytechnic of Leiria. knew how to do differently and, above all, in the document of creation of the General better. A word of appreciation and, above Study - signed at the court of Leiria in all, of incentive for the entire academic community. The future of our Polytechnic 1290 - the fairness and opportunity of an is built, day after day, with determination, entity of this nature in the city of its loves. ambition and confidence. May the next The Centre-West region requires it. decades continue to be of achievement and affirmation.

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 29 Municipal partnerships International relations

Gonçalo Lopes Pedro Folgado Vincent Cunnane Gabriel Fernandes Ney José Lazzari President of CIMRL President of Oeste CIM President of LIT (Limerick Rector of of the University of Rector of the University of Vale Institute of Technology), Ireland Santiago, Cape Verde do Taquari (Univates), Brazil The Polytechnic Institute of One of the central objectives of Leiria has always been, without a the European Union is, as well I would like to congratulate In these troubled times, when The relationship we have doubt, a reference partner for the as of Portugal, the realization of Polytechnic of Leiria on its it is necessary to rethink the with the Polytechnic of Leiria Region of Leiria in general and, a Europe based on knowledge. 40 year anniversary and in collective future, the produc- started in 2002. During this in particular, for the Inter-muni- In line with this objective, the particular its President Rui tion and sharing of knowledge beautiful history, Polytechnic of cipal Community of the Region Intermunicipal Community of Pedrosa. This is a very special continue to function as one of Leiria and Univates developed of Leiria (CIMRL)! The excellent the West (OesteCIM) and the occasion for a very forward the most important bases to and consolidated a strong institutional relationships that Polytechnic of Leiria have been thinking institution and an understand about what unites relationship of partnership and have been built over the years working towards a quality educa- important milestone. Polyte- us and what we should expect. friendship. Today I can say have been fundamental for the tion system that fits the needs of chnic of Leiria is a cherished The Polytechnic of Leiria, that the Polytechnic of Leiria promotion of the development of the territory and the challenges of partner of Limerick Institute through its directors and is the institution with which we education, the training of people, the digital and climate transition of Technology - LIT and we professionals, is a perfect develop the most academic the dynamization of the economy example of how to explore the actions, for the development and the promotion of culture in our that we are experiencing today, look forward to continue socio-transformative potential of the people and communities region, proving to be an important transforming knowledge into our research collaborations, of science and how, from the in which they live. This solid contribution to the rest of the added value. Together we ensure staff & student mobilities field of knowledge production, relationship was only possible country. It is worth mentioning the the excellence of our universities and numerous international to induce complicity and to because we have people who excellent academic-scientific-cul- aiming a knowledge-based eco- activities that will help further tural training of the Polytechnic nomy, capable of guaranteeing the International strategic force synergies in favor of a believe in cooperation as a of Leiria and the partnership a sustainable economic growth, objectives of both Institutions. better world. way to improve the world and relationship existing between the with more and better jobs, and The success of RUN-EU As a partner, the University leave a legacy for those who two institutions, which is achieved with greater social cohesion. On (Regional University Network of Santiago has, since its come after, always aiming through various activities and behalf of the twelve Municipalities - European Union) represents creation, been able to reap the to the human development, cooperation protocols. of the West I want to congra- a new direction for higher benefits of this way of being quality of life and world peace. We are pleased with the Polyte- tulate the institution for its 40 education in Europe and LIT is and be inspired by the way the Univates is very proud to chnic of Leiria, for its innovation in years, wishing the continuity of proud to be a co-coordinator Polytechnic of Leiria operates, be part of the history of the the training offer, for the introduc- a relationship that invests on the of this Consortium led by the a reference institution, which, Polytechnic of Leiria. Congra- tion of always innovative techno- increasingly higher qualification Polytechnic of Leiria. LIT and with mastery and affection, tulations to the Polytechnic of logies, for promoting quality in the of our students and that will cer- Polytechnic of Leiria will join its has been placing science Leiria for such significant work institution, for the quality in Applied tainly be a fundamental stimulus RUN-EU partners in creating at the service, not only of in these 40 years. Let the next Research, for the entrepreneurial to the competitiveness of the one of several new European development, but also of come! We’ll be together! attitude, for the constant partner- economy and social cohesion of universities capable of trans- the gathering of people and ship with the labour market, for the the West. cending languages, borders, cultures. employability of trained students, and disciplines. in the end, for its relationship with civil society.

1980 1987 1989 1990 1999 Creation of the Integration of the The School of The School of Art and The School of Maritime Polytechnic of Leiria School of Education, Technology and Design, posteriorly School Technology, current School current School of Management starts of Arts and Design (ESAD. of Tourism and Maritime Education and Social operating (ESTG) CR), starts its activity Technology, starts operating Sciences (ESECS)

30 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 Alumni experience

Cleber Prodanov Marcus Im Diogo Rodrigues Inês Pinto Maria Oliveira Rector of FEEVALE University, President of the Polytechnic Undergraduate in Tourism - Undergraduate in Nursing – Undergraduate in Human Brazil Institute of Macao ESTM ESSLei Relations and Organizational Year of completion: 2018 Year of completion: 2017 Communication – ESECS Institutional relations sometimes Created in 1980, the Polytech- Year of completion: 2017 resemble human relations. There nic of Leiria offers teaching of From this institution I took with My four years as a student at Studying at the Polytechnic are cases in which commercial excellence, being an institution me many exciting and intense the Polytechnic of Leiria were of Leiria was an experience partnerships are overcome by of reference in the production of moments, great friendships the best years of my life. I keep full of great memories. The connections that inhabit the scientific knowledge, as well as in created over the years and friends and teachers to whom Polytechnic of Leiria had a field of affections. Such is the the training and professional qua- great empathy with the I owe my training and good strong impact on my professio- relationship between the Polyte- lification of students, in different teachers. ESTM provided me memories regarding the spirit nal life because I completed chnic of Leiria and FEEVALE. A fields of knowledge. with very important weapons, of companionship. my curricular internship at the friendship initiated in 2009, which The Polytechnic Institute of Ma- both professional and personal, I started my professional Image and Communication is distinguished by synergy and cau (IPM) and the Polytechnic of from how to deal with and lead career in March 2017, at Office, thus having my first assertiveness in joint actions Leiria began a close collaboration in solving day-to-day problems, the Cardiothoracic Surgery contact with the reality of the and common goals. A successful with the exchange of students working methods, streng- Intensive Care Unit of Santa labour market. connection that expands learning and scientific research a decade thening relationships inside Cruz Hospital, where I did my This experience took me, spaces for new knowledge and ago, which resulted in a fruitful and outside the work context, Clinical Nursing Teaching to professionally, to the “Associa- new ways to contribute signifi- friendly relationship that extends among others. A few months People in Critical Situation. ção Inspirar o Futuro”. Today, cantly to society. to the present and will become after finishing the Degree in Afterwards, I went to work through the “Inspiring Future” Therefore, the 40th anniversary closer in the future. Tourism, I moved to the United at Hospital da Luz Lisboa, project, I help other students of the Polytechnic of Leiria is On behalf of the IPM, I congratu- Kingdom, more precisely where I started working at the make the transition from celebrated with the enthusiasm of late the Polytechnic of Leiria on to the city of Southampton, Medical-Surgical Internment, Secondary Education to Higher a sister in educational excellence. its fortieth birthday, wishing that where I live today. On the tenth and later I was integrated Education or the job market. In a world of accelerated changes many others will follow with the day, I signed my employment into the Special Unit of Adults In addition to being a trainer, and constant technological same quality in the production contract with the largest hotel Internment. I manage contacts with advances, it is necessary to build and dissemination of knowledge, chain in the United Kingdom, Since 2018, I have been Secondary Schools with the the appreciation of the human as- as well as in the quality of interna- Premier Inn, that has more working in the Operating Room aim of promoting roadshows, pect, as well as the relationships tionally recognized educational than 800 hotel establishments of the Hospital Center of São promoting skills workshops and that the Polytechnic of Leiria and training. and 80000 beds. Two years Francisco, in Leiria. I decided organizing Higher Education FEEVALE have developed over later, I took up the position of to apply for the Nursing Degree Fairs where institutions have the years. Duty Manager in this important at the Polytechnic of Leiria, hotel chain. as my first option, due to the the opportunity to disclose recognition and credibility their training offer. With the recognized to this institution. Polytechnic of Leiria I learned, shared and led.

2001 2007 2014 2015 2020 Integration of the Beginning of the transition to Inauguration of the scientific Inauguration of the scientific Approval of the Regional School of Nursing, Bologna for the courses at infrastructure Cetemares infrastructure CDRSP - Centre University Network (RUN-EU), current School of the Polytechnic of Leiria and - Center for Research and for Rapid and Sustainable European University led by the Health Sciences entry into force of the Legal Development (R&D), Training Product Development Polytechnic of Leiria (ESSLEI) Regime for Higher Education and Dissemination of Maritime Institutions Knowledge POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 31 Global Campus

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Bangladesh Kazakhstan China South Korea Philippines India Iran Japan Jordan Macau Nepal Pakistan Central America Syria Timor Cuba Panama North America Dominican Republic Salvador Canada United States of America Mexico

Africa Europe South Africa Germany Netherlands South America Angola Armenia Hungary Algeria Áustria England Argentina Cape Verde Azerbaijan Italy Bolivia Cameroon Belgium Latvia Brazil Guinea Equatorial Belarus Lithuania Chile Guinea Bosnia and Herzegovina Luxembourg Colombia Guinea-Bissau Bulgaria Macedonia Ecuador Mauritius Cyprus Moldova Peru Mozambique Croatia Norway Uruguay Nigeria Denmark Poland Venezuela São Tomé and Príncipe Scotland Czech Republic Sudan Slovakia Romania Tunisia Slovenia Russia Spain Serbia tertio stuets oiit itertio coopertio Estonia Sweden otechic o eiri i coectio ith the or Finland Switzerland France Turkey Greece Ukraine The Polytechnic in the world

Built in a multicultural environment, Among different programs and in- fessionals to widen their horizons and nal mobility in terms of development the Polytechnic of Leiria allows its stu- centives for the experience of European discover new cultures. The same is cooperation initiatives and research and dents, teachers and researchers to sha- education, the Polytechnic of Leiria foreseen for teachers and technicians, innovation projects. re experiences from the four corners of maintains more than 400 cooperation who also take advantage of internatio- the globe. Divided into 76 nationalities, agreements with higher education insti- approximately 1.500 students make up tutions from all over the world. Through TOP 10 of the countries of origin with more international the institution’s international commu- these partnerships, it is possible to students at the institution nity, each academic year. An interna- carry out everything from an Erasmus- tionalization that has been seen as a -type mobility program to an exchange priority and has transformed the Poly- program outside the European context 411 Brazil 45 Spain technic into a true global campus. From or even short-term modules. Annually, Ecuador Guinea Brazil, the champion country of origin more than 350 Portuguese students 241 38 for students from abroad, to Guinea- choose to have an experience abroad 162 China 36 Italy -Bissau it is possible to establish con- in the scope of carrying out studies or Cape Verde Germany nections in the libraries, canteens and internships. The Polytechnic of Leiria 56 32 classrooms of the schools. serves as a bridge for these future pro- 55 Poland 27 Ukraine

32 POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 Alumni experience The Polytechnic of Leiria is at the centre of the world. Its internationalization strategy has transformed it into an intercultural institution, with students from over 75 nationalities and cooperation agreements on all continents.

ACHIEVEMENTS Anurag Venkat Lucas Moreira Master in Product Design Undergraduate in Fine Arts European leadership Internationally certified training Engineering – ESTG – ESAD-CR Leader of the Regional University and cross-border recognition Years of completion: 2016 and 2018 Year of completion: 2015 Network - European University (RUN- Both nationally and internationally, at Índia Brazil -EU). This is the role played by the Poly- the Polytechnic of Leiria, all courses are The Polytechnic of Leiria has given I came in 2012, due to an exchange technic of Leiria under the European Uni- subject to assessment, accreditation or me opportunities, not once, but program, to ESAD, in Caldas da versities initiative, which brings together certification. The School of Tourism and twice, to learn from the best. The in- Rainha, for the Fine Arts course, higher education institutions from six Maritime Technology of the Polytechnic tegration of education with industrial through the partnership between the countries. Altogether, eight higher educa- of Leiria is one of the good examples: implementation is a must to develop school and my university in Brazil, tion representations are part of this Euro- the United Nations World Tourism Orga- the technical skills necessary to Feevale. Thinking about ESAD-CR, pean university, in order to jointly develop nization recently renewed the TedQual compete in this fast-paced world. of the Polytechnic of Leiria, will various teaching-learning actions. quality certification for all undergraduate The courses are structured to meet always remind me of my arrival to Through the availability of different degrees in the field of tourism. all market needs. Connections Portugal and having found the cou- international programs, in addition to the This is a “quality seal” of the training with industry and the professional ntry where I want to spend my life. implementation of international coopera- provided by this school, recognized na- approach pass on the experience It was a time of maturity in many tion projects in the scope of research and tionally and internationally, which seeks to each individual connected to the ways. The difference in teaching development, students from institutions to promote the continuous improvement institute, preparing them for the made me discover and experience that integrate RUN-EU will have the pos- of training and research in tourism, de- ever-changing market. several new possibilities within the sibility, in the future, of obtaining double fining a standard of criteria for the qua- I completed the Master in Product field of the arts. I started working in and multiple European degrees within lity of education in tourism. In 2018 the Design Engineering in 2016 with audiovisual production companies the scope of joint training programs that World Federation of Occupational The- a one-year full-time internship at due to my knowledge in motion may be developed. rapists (WFOT) awarded international Moldegama S.A., two research and graphics and animation. I currently recognition to the undergraduate degree development projects and a full-time work at Porto Canal and do inde- UNESCO international in Occupational Therapy taught at the job as a Dimensional Control pendent work for the newspaper distinction School of Health Sciences (ESSLei) of Analyst. Again in 2018, I entered Público, JN, Porto Editora, among In December 2018, the Polytechnic the Polytechnic of Leiria. the post-graduation in Lean Six others. I also dedicate myself to the of Leiria was awarded the Chair in “Ma- With the recognition of this entity, Sigma Black Belt. In 2020, I worked production of animation short films nagement of Arts and Culture, Cities and which is the official representative of as a Project Leader, R&D Project and illustration/comics, in a personal Creativity”, assigned by the United Na- occupational therapists around the Manager, Quality Director and Di- capacity. tions Educational, Scientific and Cultural world, the course is recognized by the mensional Control Analyst. In 2019, Organization, UNESCO. international academic and professional I started my own Career Accelerator The new Chair, directly associated to community, and the graduates have the company, mentoring more than 300 the School of Arts and Design of Caldas guarantee that their training is accredited students in just one year. da Rainha (ESAD.CR), aims to develop abroad. The ESTG of the Polytechnic research and training in management of Leiria has, since 2016, the European and urban policies for the arts and cul- seal EUR-ACE. Awarded by the Order ture, in conjunction with different Portu- of Engineers, on the accreditation of the guese and foreign organizations. The European Network for Accreditation of municipalities of the region are part of Engineering Education (ENAEE), this this panorama, in addition to universities distinction is a quality label that certifies in Latin America and African Portuguese- the excellence of engineering courses -speaking countries. taught in Europe.

POLYTECHNIC OF LEIRIA 2020 33 Who arrives from abroad

Kenia Rosario Edgar Manuel Efecan Naho Maximiano André Luís Matos Lopes Maurício Serin Miyamoto Oqui Rocha de Souza Dominican Republic Cape Verde izmir | Turkey Osaka | Japan Díli | Timor-Leste Brazil Master in Communication Undergraduate Master in Graphic Design Master of Sustainable Master of Nursing to Professor at the Federal and Media in Marketing School of Arts and Design Tourism Management People in Critical Situation Institute of Education, School of Education and School of Technology and of Caldas da Rainha School of Tourism and - School of Health Science and Technology Social Sciences Management Maritime Technology Sciences of Bahia The weather is an Research Unit: CARME I chose to take my Portugal was my first important factor for me, I intended to take a course I chose Portugal be- - Centre of Applied master’s degree in choice due to the and being similar to my related to environmental cause among the CPLP Research in Management Portugal in order to relate Portuguese culture and country, I chose Portugal protection. I found the countries it is the most and Economics and learn a different language and the passion as a destination. In master’s degree in developed country in culture from mine, for sport. Portugal has addition, I realized that Sustainable Tourism the area of education. The experience of see the perspective of a quality of teaching the people are friendly Management, which also The course I came to conducting research communication in another recognized worldwide, and have no prejudice, interested me because take corresponded to my at the Polytechnic of scope, and increase my and is the country particularly towards the it had an e-learning interest, which is related Leiria, through the knowledge in this area chosen by many Cape Turkish people. I consider component. Portugal’s to the care process and School of Technology to the maximum, for Verdeans to complete that Portugal is similar to pastry and wine are so its implementation in and Management, as both professional and their studies. Portugal and Turkey and its greatest delicious. I can’t resist health care. Portugal is part of my PhD, was not personal development. the Portuguese continue similarity is the power to them. Another important also a safe country for a only one of the most I chose to come to to inspire me for the be useful to other people thing is security. I feel very learning experience. The important experiences I Portugal, among other beauty of the country, for and the spirit of mutual safe here. As in Japan, Portuguese inspire me had in my life, but it was destinations, because its genuineness and for help that exists here. I can walk alone on the when I realize the level of also an experience that what I had read caught the work. I believe it is street without any worries. development in education, I have never forgotten, my attention, as well as its the ideal place to build That makes me extremely the study environment due to the infrastructure, culture, and even better, bases. Here we also learn comfortable. and the development that the potential, quality and to learn the language. to take more risks, to give exists in health care. opportunities provided by In Portugal people are everything we have and the Institution to deepen very hardworking, very we don’t have. my studies and research, dedicated and diligent. and the excellent Those were the things I professionals who liked the most so far and welcomed me very well. that motivate me the most to want to work here.

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