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UniPiaget's Participation in FIEREE 2024: Advancements and Commitment to Sustainable Development
12 June 2024
The UniPiaget had a prominent participation in the 5th Edition of the Fair of Innovation and Renewable Energies (FIEREE), held from June 6 to 8 this year. The event brought together authorities, experts, and the public to promote advancements in the energy sector.
The fair featured a diverse program with forums on energy transition, renewable energies, energy efficiency, and investments in infrastructure. There were also events focusing on the "Water-Energy Nexus" and electric mobility.
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Erasmus+ Lecture at Jean Piaget University: Strengthening International Cooperation
12 June 2024
From June 3 to 7, the Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde welcomed Professor Penka Hristova from the University of Sofia, Bulgaria, for a lecture on the Erasmus+ program.
Targeting 3rd and 4th year Translation and Interculturality students, Professor Hristova discussed topics such as multilingualism in the European Union and Bulgaria, language policies, and English-medium instruction. The objectives included understanding the higher education system in Cape Verde, exploring attitudes toward...
Cinema and Tortilla Session at UniPiaget: Tribute to the Spanish Consul and Screening of "Vivir dos veces"
11 June 2024
Last Thursday, May 30th, we had another session of the Cinema and Tortilla Series at the UniPiaget Auditorium. This time, we were honored by the presence of the Magnificent Rector, Joanita Rodrigues, the Honorable General Administrator, Sandra Pires, and the Honorable Consul of Spain, Fernando Criado. Additionally, the Consul was honored by UniPiaget, with beautiful words spoken by the Magnificent Rector in recognition of his tireless work in promoting Spanish Language and Culture at our Univ...
Environmental June at UniPiaget: Awareness and Action
10 June 2024
From June 3rd to 6th, the University Jean Piaget of Cape Verde organized the event "Environmental June: Awareness and Action at Uni Piaget". The aim was to promote awareness of the environment through various activities and lectures.
On June 6th, the Environmental Week concluded with the presence of Mr. Engineer João Vieira, Delegate of the Ministry of Environment, who delivered a lecture on "Environmental Health: Caring for Plants".
Following the lecture, elementary students from se...
Spanish Reading Club at UniPiaget: Discussion on "Una carencia íntima" by Juan José Millás
10 June 2024
Last Thursday, June 6th, another meeting of our Spanish Reading Club took place at the Language Center of UniPiaget. This time, the session was set around a plot thread with a wardrobe around which the group of eager readers gathered to discuss the intricacies of the fiction story "Una carencia íntima" by the Spanish author Juan José Millás. The Reading Club serves as a space for literary and intercultural sharing, where participants explore different perspectives, share ...
Collaboration for Environmental Sustainability: UniPiaget and NGOs in Cape Verde
06 June 2024
As part of the "Environment Week, Awareness and Action" program, an event addressing two important topics took place in the UniPiaget amphitheater on June 5: "Sustainability. The Role of NGOs in Cape Verde" and "Air Quality and Environmental Impact in Cape Verde, Challenges of Sustainable Development." The event was opened by the University Rector, Joanita Rodrigues, emphasizing that UniPiaget recognizes that environmental preservation is a collective effort that greatly benefits from strateg...
Celebrating Sustainability and Community: Ekonatura in São Francisco
06 June 2024
São Francisco is a village located in the municipality of Cidade da Praia, on the island of Santiago. Situated in an area that combines urban and rural elements, it offers a varied landscape including residential areas, green spaces, and cultivated areas. This area is renowned for its strong sense of community and is home to the Ekonatura community space, a micro-community enterprise managing the Recycling Ecocenter, promoting sustainability activities and environmental awareness.
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UniPiaget of Cape Verde: Second Day of Environment Week Focuses on Sustainability and the Environment
05 June 2024
As part of Environment Week, UniPiaget of Cape Verde held the second day of activities yesterday, June 4th, featuring various lectures on sustainability and the environment. Professor Dr. Djeniffer Ramos moderated the first two sessions, beginning with Dr. Leidiza Tavares from INSP, who gave a lecture on biosafety, emphasizing the importance of safe practices in handling biological materials and protecting the environment and public health. Following that, Master Ana Veiga, representing the N...
VIANA DO CASTELO, VALENÇA DO MINHO AND VIGO HOST THE III INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF THE ERASMUS+ SUST TOURISM PROJECT
05 June 2024
We were represented by Master Juari Nobre (coordinator of the SUSTTourism Project) and Professor José Carlos at the III International Meeting of the European Erasmus+ Sust Tourism Project in Portugal and Spain, which took place from May 27 to 31. The second in-person meeting of SUST Tourism was held in the beautiful cities of Viana do Castelo, Valença do Minho, and Vigo. The goal of this international meeting was to culminate the training of trainers from Angola and Cape Verde t...
3rd UniPiaget Scientific Research Symposium Highlights Curiosity and Innovation
04 June 2024
The Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde held the 3rd edition of the Scientific Research Symposium last Friday, May 31st, highlighting the theme: “Curiosity, Creativity, Scientific Rigor, Technology, and Innovation within UniPiaget to generate knowledge and address the main problems of Cape Verde.”
National and international studies were presented in the fields of social sciences, technology, economics, and environmental health.
Professor Lara Gomez emphasized that the pr...