Universidade Católica Portuguesa will hold the second edition of Sustainability Week from 26 to 30 October 2026, an initiative that brings together the academic community across its four campuses to reflect on and address today's environmental and social challenges.
Over five days, the Porto campus will host discussions, workshops, awareness-raising campaigns and practical activities organised by different schools, research centres and members of the academic community. The programme invites students, Professors, researchers and staff to explore different dimensions of sustainability, from the environment and the circular economy to health, well-being and social responsibility.
Highlights from Católica Porto SBE
Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2026
Católica Porto SBE invites students, Professors and staff to submit innovative projects that contribute to environmental, social and economic sustainability. Selected proposals will be presented at the closing session of Sustainability Week on 30 October, when the winning project will also be announced and awarded funding to support its implementation.
6th INSURE.Hub International Conference: Innovation for Sustainability and Regeneration
28 and 29 October
The conference brings together researchers, business leaders and professionals from different sectors to explore the links between innovation, sustainability and regeneration. The programme covers topics such as circularity in fashion, natural and artificial intelligence, transatlantic collaboration, business resilience, Deep Tech and regenerative investment.
Held in English.
A week of activities for the entire community
The Porto campus programme also includes workshops on making the most of food ingredients and sustainability education, a community litter-picking walk, a cycling event and a second-hand clothing swap market, encouraging more conscious consumption habits.
Other activities include collection campaigns for batteries, medicines, packaging and paper, charitable initiatives, basic life support awareness activities and sessions exploring the relationship between sustainability, health and well-being.
Sustainability Week aims to turn knowledge into action, encouraging the academic community to take part in initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable campus and society.
Take part and be the change! In our community, on our planet and for our future.
