Programme
21 to 26 September 2026
Week Programme
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Running All Week
Available every day of the event.
- Mon 21 – Fri 25 · 10:00–17:00CampaignVolunteering
Volunteering Fair
Come along, take part, make a difference!
Throughout the week, come and meet associations, projects and volunteering opportunities. Discover different causes, talk to the people working in the field, and find a way to turn your willingness to help into action. Associations wishing to take part must sign up through the registration form.
Mon 21–Tue 22: Reitoria da U.Porto · Outer arcades · Wed 23: FLUP — Faculty of Arts and Humanities · Students' Bar · Thu 24–Fri 25: FMUP — Faculty of Medicine · CIM atriumRegistration form for Volunteering Associations wishing to take part
- Mon 21 – Fri 25 · 09:00–13:00CampaignVolunteering
Goods and Paper Collection Campaign
A small gesture can make a big difference.
All week long, contribute essential goods and paper at the collection points available across U.Porto's Organic Units. Donations go to the Porto´s Food Bank. See “How to help” for what you can donate and where to drop it off.Various U.Porto Organic Units
- Mon 21 – Fri 25 · 09:00–18:00CampaignHealthVolunteering
“Blood Donation” Campaign
Some gestures can save lives.
Take part in the Blood Donation campaign and make a contribution that can make a difference to those who need it most. Join this chain of solidarity: a simple gesture can help save lives. See “Where to donate” for the locations, opening hours and recommendations.IPO-Porto Blood BankSanto António Local Health Unit (CMIN)
Showing Monday, 21 September — 4 activities
Monday, 21 September
The #SerCidadão Week Begins!
A week to reflect, take part and transform. We are opening six days dedicated to citizenship, volunteering, social responsibility and sustainability, with activities that invite the whole U.Porto community to make a difference. Because every gesture counts, and impact begins with taking part.
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Opening Session
The #SerCidadão Week is about to begin!
Join us at the opening session of the #SerCidadão Week and discover the programme of a week dedicated to citizenship, volunteering, social responsibility and sustainability. We open this week of impact with a message from the U.Porto Rector and a welcome from the Vice-Rector for Well-being and Institutional Quality.
U.Porto Rectory · Biblioteca do Fundo Antigo
- Conference
“Academia and Companies | Partnerships for an Impactful Future. Sustainability, Volunteering and Citizenship”
What role can academia and companies play in building a future with impact?
An inspiring conversation on sustainability, volunteering and citizenship, given over to reflecting on why partnerships, collaboration between organisations and shared responsibility matter in building responses to society's challenges.
Led by Commander Pedro Frazão, of Grupo Sousa, the session is followed by networking and refreshments over finger food.
U.Porto Rectory · Biblioteca do Fundo AntigoRegistration required, subject to the capacity of the venueRegistration formPedro Frazão(Assessor do Presidente do Grupo Sousa)
Tuesday, 22 September
Health and Well-being
Caring for ourselves is also an act of citizenship. On the day dedicated to Health and Well-being, we invite the community to reflect on the different dimensions of health, well-being and quality of life. Screenings, workshops and conversations to inform, prevent, care and encourage healthier choices.
- Health
Car-Free Day at U.Porto
For one day, leave the car at home.
As part of World Car-Free Day, take up the challenge of choosing more sustainable ways to get around. Leave the car at home and choose more sustainable ways to travel. Walking, cycling, taking public transport or sharing a ride are small choices that can make a difference. A chance for all of us, together, to rethink mobility and help build a more sustainable University and city.
Take up the challenge and be part of the change! - Health
Health Screenings
Looking after your health starts with prevention.
On 22 September, stop by Trindade Metro Station and take the opportunity to have a health screening. An initiative open to the whole community, dedicated to prevention, information and the promotion of well-being, run with the participation of U.Porto's Students' Unions, among other partner organisations.
Screenings on offer include:
- Blood pressure screening
- Cardiovascular risk and anthropometric assessment
- Oral health
- Nutritional and pharmaceutical advice
- Awareness sessions on food and medicines
- Screening for sexually transmitted infections
- HealthWorkshop
Workshop “The Relational Impacts of the Digital Age in Higher Education”
How is the digital age reshaping the way we relate to one another?
Take part in this workshop and reflect on the challenges and impacts of relationships in the digital age, particularly in higher education. Part of U.Porto's Integrated Health and Well-being Plan, the workshop features Joana Jesus (Clinical Psychologist — SASUP) and Bruno Pereira (member of the University of Porto's Information Security Unit), moderated by Raquel Madanços (SASUP).
FEUP — Faculty of EngineeringRegistration requiredRegistration form
- HealthWorkshop
Sexual Health Workshop
Talking about sexuality is also promoting health.
An opportunity to clear up doubts, reflect and deepen your knowledge about an essential dimension of health and well-being. The session features Prof. Miguel Ricou (FMUP), Henrique Mendes (ANEM) and Prof. Alexandra Elias de Sousa, and is run by U.Porto's Faculty of Medicine (FMUP).
FMUP — Faculty of MedicineRegistration requiredRegistration form
- HealthConference
Talk “The University Also Cares”
Mental health matters. And the University cares too.
Join this conversation about mental health and well-being and discover why it matters to create spaces for listening, support and balance within the university community. Held in hybrid format, the session is promoted by SIEF's Mental Health and Well-being Unit and moderated by Dr Isabel Nogueira, at FPCEUP.FPCEUP — Faculty of Psychology and Education SciencesRegistration requiredRegistration form
- HealthWorkshop
Workshop “Myths and Truths About Oral Health”
Can you tell the myths from the truths?
Join this session and clear up your doubts about oral health, prevention and the essential care behind a healthier smile. Held in hybrid format, the session is run by Prof. Marta Resende at FMDUP.FMDUP — Faculty of Dental MedicineRegistration requiredRegistration form
Wednesday, 23 September
Volunteering, Social Participation and the Environment
Act today to transform tomorrow. This is a day to roll up your sleeves, care for the environment and discover the power of volunteering. From hands-on work in the field to health awareness and training, there are many ways to take part and contribute to a more sustainable and supportive society.
- Volunteering
Environmental Volunteering Action
Roll up your sleeves for the environment!
Take part in a morning of environmental volunteering, with tree planting and invasive species control. An opportunity to contribute directly to preserving and enhancing the local landscape. The initiative takes place along the stream at Monte de São Brás Ecological Park and is run by Matosinhos City Council's Municipal Green Structure Division. Registration opening soon.
Monte de São Brás Ecological ParkRegistration required
- WorkshopConference
Workshop “Sustainability at FFUP — 3rd Edition”
The time to act is now!
The workshop will feature the Deputy Mayor of Porto, Dra. Catarina Araújo, who will present the sustainability programmes currently under way and in planning across the city of Porto. It will also give the floor to master’s and doctoral students, invited to share — as flash presentations — examples of how sustainability is built into their research, whether as an objective, a research method, or a result already achieved.
Polo I — Baixa da Cidade (city centre)Registration requiredRegistration form
- WorkshopVolunteering
Volunteering Training
Want to volunteer but don't know where to start?
Find out what it means to be a volunteer, get to know the different types of volunteering, your rights and duties, the main motivations, and the skills this experience can build.FEUP — Faculty of EngineeringRegistration requiredRegistration form
- HealthVolunteering
Oral Health Awareness Action
Bringing knowledge to the community is also a way of caring.
In this awareness action, volunteering and health promotion come together to show children why prevention and oral health care matter. The initiative is run by U.Porto’s Faculty of Dental Medicine at Associação A Casa do Caminho, in Matosinhos.Associação A Casa do Caminho
Thursday, 24 September
Volunteering and Inclusion
A more inclusive society is built by everyone. A day dedicated to reflection, participation and to valuing diversity. Discover different perspectives on inclusion, take part in volunteering experiences and join this conversation about building more open, accessible and participatory communities.
- WorkshopVolunteering
Inclusive Volunteering Workshop
Volunteering is stronger when it includes everyone.
Take part in this workshop and discover how to make volunteering more accessible, more inclusive and open to everyone's participation. A space to reflect, learn and build the skills that make volunteering more conscious and more impactful in the community. The session is run by Associação Pista Mágica.FEUP — Faculty of EngineeringRegistration requiredRegistration form
- Volunteering
Gardening with Seniors
Growing plants, building relationships, sharing experiences.
An activity that brings together nature, well-being and good company, creating a moment of sharing, participation and connection between generations. Through gardening, participants are invited to take part in a hands-on experience with nature, fostering well-being, learning and new relationships. The initiative is promoted by the U.Porto Natural History and Science Museum (MHNC-UP) and run by the team of the U.Porto Botanical Garden. An opportunity to grow plants, share experiences and create memories, in a spirit of discovery and good company.U.Porto Botanical Garden
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Round Table “Inclusion in Higher Education”
To include is to recognise, to listen and to transform.
Join this conversation on inclusion and diversity, bringing together different perspectives and experiences to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of building a more inclusive society. The session is held in hybrid format, allowing both in-person and online participation, with Portuguese Sign Language interpretation.FPCEUP — Faculty of Psychology and Education SciencesRegistration requiredRegistration form
Friday, 25 September
Sustainability
Small choices, big impacts. Sustainability is made in everyday decisions — in how we consume, create, collaborate and care for others and for the planet. On this day, discover new perspectives and take part in activities that show how knowledge can become action.
- WorkshopHealth
Healthy and Sustainable Cooking Workshop
Cooking well can also mean caring for ourselves and for the planet.
A workshop of sharing and learning dedicated to healthy, sustainable eating, exploring choices and practices that promote well-being and more conscious consumption. Aimed in particular at non-profit social solidarity institutions (IPSS), the workshop is run by the University of Porto's Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences (FCNAUP).
FCNAUP — Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences
- Workshop
“From Challenge to Solution — Design Thinking for Environmental Sustainability”
Thinking differently to create solutions with impact.
Get to know this methodology and discover how creativity, collaboration and innovation can help find more inclusive answers to the challenges we face. Held online, the session is promoted by U.Porto's Faculty of Economics and Management (FEP) and run by RotaEco, offering a space for reflection and learning about inclusion and innovation.
Online sessionRegistration requiredRegistration form
Saturday, 26 September
Walking together for a good cause
We end the week on the move! Join the U.Porto community for a morning of physical activity, solidarity and good company. We walk together for a good cause, celebrate everyone's involvement and close a week dedicated to making a difference.
- SportVolunteeringHealth
Charity Walk
Walk with us for a good cause: 6 km of exercise, good company and solidarity!
Join a morning devoted to well-being, physical activity and solidarity. The Charity Walk invites the whole community to cover a 6 km route, in a moment of sharing and good company, complemented by warm-up moments and an Active Break.
Beyond promoting a more active and healthier lifestyle, this initiative also has a strong charitable side: the entire registration fee goes to the Porto´s Food Bank, and a collection of food and hygiene products runs alongside it — brought by participants on the day, at the meeting point — supporting the work this institution does with the organisations and people it helps.
Registration is required:
- €3.00 — U.Porto students
- €5.00 — rest of the U.Porto community, including Alumni
Registration includes: a T-shirt, snacks, water and moments of good company.
Final prize draw: enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 vouchers, each worth one month of UPFit membership.
📍 The route starts at the University of Porto Stadium and, among other points of interest, passes through the gardens of the Palácio de Cristal before finishing back at the Stadium. The detailed route is revealed to registered participants on the day itself.
Join us and walk for a good cause!
University of Porto Stadium (start and finish)Registration requiredRegistration form
- ConferenceCultureCampaign
Closing of the #SerCidadão Week
Time to celebrate the impact of a whole week.
Six days, many initiatives and a commitment that continues. We celebrate the contribution of everyone — people, organisations and partners — who helped turn participation into impact throughout the #SerCidadão Week. The closing, led by the Vice-Rector, Professor Guilhermina Rego, features the delivery of the goods collected during the week to the Porto´s Food Bank, followed by an informal moment of good company, music and celebration.
University of Porto Stadium
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