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University Day celebrations and UC Award ceremony take place this Sunday
The solemn ceremony begins at 2:30 pm in the Great Hall of Acts. The programme runs throughout the day and includes the UC Walk and Run and the opening concert of UC Cultural Week.
26 February, 2026
24 February, 2026
Coimbra team studies innovative treatment for peripartum depression in Portugal
23 February, 2026
After the storm, it’s time for the “Beauty” of UC’s Cultural Week
23 February, 2026
Daniel Agostinho secures bronze for AAC/UC at the National University Karate Championships
23 February, 2026
New conifer cone dating back 133 million years discovered in the Lower Cretaceous of Portugal
24 February, 2026
Coimbra team studies innovative treatment for peripartum depression in Portugal
23 February, 2026
After the storm, it’s time for the “Beauty” of UC’s Cultural Week
23 February, 2026
New conifer cone dating back 133 million years discovered in the Lower Cretaceous of Portugal
Dynamin is essential for maintaining the integrity of the cell nucleus. A. Nucleus of a healthy cell. B. Without dynamins, the nucleus exhibits structural abnormalities and accumulates DNA damage. Nucleus (red); DNA damage (turquoise). Scale: 10 µm.
20 February, 2026
Study identifies new role for dynamins in genome protection and ageing-related processes

Events

26 February, 2026
University Day celebrations and UC Award ceremony take place this Sunday
20 February, 2026
Conversations at UC’s House of Lusophony celebrate 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Constitution
19 February, 2026
UC celebrates 736th anniversary on 1 March
16 February, 2026
University of Coimbra to host first 'UC Walk and Run' on 1 March

Academia

18 February, 2026
Applications now open for the course ‘Identifying and Combating Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants by Sea’
18 February, 2026
Survey: Promoting Health and Well-being through Higher Education Institutions – University of Coimbra
16 February, 2026
JEEFEUC organises fundraising padel tournament
10 February, 2026
Where play meets care: ‘Superpowers Hospital’ helps children overcome fear of healthcare settings

Merit

19 February, 2026
University of Coimbra Prize awarded to Cláudia Azevedo
05 February, 2026
Winners of the ‘Seed Projects for Interdisciplinary Research’ announced today
11 December, 2025
Acelera@UC Proof of Concept 2025 — Winners Announced
05 December, 2025
University of Coimbra PhD thesis wins REN Prize 2025

Sustainable Development

16 February, 2026
University of Coimbra to host first 'UC Walk and Run' on 1 March
11 February, 2026
UC’s integrated smart energy services model delivers up to 30% energy savings
29 January, 2026
UC joins 3rd edition of the Circular Economy Pact, strengthening its commitment to sustainability
28 January, 2026
International study presents practical guide on how AI can enhance ocean protection
23 January, 2026
New endemic plant species discovered on the cliffs of the Tagus Estuary

Applications

18 February, 2026
Applications now open for the course ‘Identifying and Combating Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants by Sea’
10 February, 2026
‘Step by Step’: registration open for tutors and tutees
10 February, 2026
ARRISCA C application deadline extended to 13 February
06 February, 2026
Registration open for ESGCT Spring School 2026

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A Universidade de Coimbra completa 736 anos e 1 de março é dia de celebração. Da Caminhada e Corrida UC à Missa Solene, da Cerimónia Comemorativa ao Concerto de Abertura da Semana Cultural, o dia vive-se do primeiro ao último momento. E as celebrações estendem-se às bancadas: a @academicaoaf dedica o jogo de 28 de fevereiro ao aniversário da UC, com entrada gratuita para a comunidade académica (mediante levantamento do bilhete). 📅 Consulta a programação completa e junta-te às comemorações. #UCoimbra #736AnosUC #SemanaCultural
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