The detailed analysis of the Program's results was the responsibility of In\u00eas Vasques Branco, Member of the Board of Directors of IES, IP.<\/strong> In his presentation, he reflected on the direct impact on students and new target audiences, supported by the dynamics of pedagogical innovation and ongoing institutional changes. Additionally, he emphasized the relevance of territorial impacts and the consolidation of strong cooperation networks, which effectively brought academia and the job market closer together.<\/p>\n The Panel Discussion, moderated by Vice-Rector of the University of Porto, Jos\u00e9 Manuel Castro Lopes<\/strong>, promoted discussion on innovation and institutional cooperation. The conversation included the participation of Pedro Dominguinhos, President of the National Monitoring Committee of the PRR<\/strong>, of Miguel Faro Viana (Infraestruturas de Portugal, Next Level Higher Education for All Consortium | Lisbon Polytechnic Institute)<\/strong>, of Maria Lima (D'Aquela Kombucha, Consortium Programme for Multidisciplinary Education and Training \u2013 Impulso Jovens STEAM & Impulso Adultos | University of Porto)<\/strong> and of Francisco Porto Fernandes, President of the Academic Federation of Porto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The participants addressed the strategic importance of the PRR funds, identified the main constraints and operational difficulties experienced by the institutions, and left a message for the future, emphasizing the urgency of ensuring the continuity and sustainability of the work being carried out.<\/p>\n The closing session was led by President of the Board of Directors of IES, IP, Joaquim Mourato<\/strong>. In his address, he highlighted the magnitude of the financial investment, the effectiveness of the consortium work, and the direct involvement of 61 Higher Education Institutions. The President reaffirmed the role of IES, IP as an intermediary beneficiary throughout the program's implementation process, expressing particular appreciation for the close relationship cultivated with the partner institutions. The meeting concluded with a largely positive assessment of the impact of the Impulso Programs in the country.<\/p>\n This event also included, in the Abel Salazar Building, an exhibition of projects developed within the scope of the programs, namely:<\/p>\n Platform For a Global Health \u2013 Qualification of Human Health Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n Leader:<\/strong> IPSN \u2013 CESPU<\/p>\n Co-promoters: ESECVP \u2013 Alto T\u00e2mega, ESEP, ESSCVP \u2013 Lisboa, ESSNorteCVP, ESSSM, IESF, IUCS-CESPU, ISPUP<\/p>\n Maieutics Consortium<\/strong><\/p>\n Leader: University of Maia<\/p>\n Co-promoters: Polytechnic Institute of Maia<\/p>\n UAlg+Skill4All<\/strong><\/p>\n Institution\/Leader: University of Algarve<\/p>\n MERIDIES Consortium<\/strong><\/p>\n Institutions of the Consortium: Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Polytechnic Institute of Beja, Polytechnic Institute of Santar\u00e9m, Polytechnic Institute of Set\u00fabal, University of \u00c9vora<\/p>\n IPAlliance \u2013 Integrated Platform for Lifelong Learning and Training for Healthcare Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n Leader: School of Nursing of the University of Porto<\/p>\n Co-promoters: Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto & School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto<\/p>\n Living the Future Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n Consortium Institutions: University of Coimbra, University of the Azores, Coimbra School of Nursing, Polytechnic Institute of Guarda, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu<\/p>\n HEAD_L \u2013 Alliance for Higher Education for the Development of Education, Training and Research in the Portuguese-Speaking World<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting\/Partnering Institutions: Lus\u00f3fona University, Lusofonia Polytechnic Institute, ISEC Lisboa, ISLA Gaia, ISLA Santar\u00e9m, ISMAT, Autonomous University of Lisbon (UAL)<\/p>\n PROMETHEUS \u2013 Boost for Adults & Youth STEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n Leader: University of \u00c9vora<\/p>\n Co-leaders: Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Polytechnic Institute of Set\u00fabal, Atlantic University<\/p>\n 25 \u2013 SONDA2026 \u2013 Smart Open Networks for Development Acceleration<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: Polytechnic Institute of Set\u00fabal<\/p>\n UBImpulso \u2013 Green and Sustainable Growth in a Digital World<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: University of Beira Interior<\/p>\n Participating Institutions: School of Arts and Design, Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo, School of Biotechnology of the Catholic University of Portugal, School of Hospitality and Wellness of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragan\u00e7a<\/p>\n \u201cCIVIC\u201d AND \u201cGLOBAL\u201d!<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: Nova University of Lisbon<\/p>\n Empowering People and the Territory \u2013 R&D<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra<\/p>\n PRR BAITS (Business, Art, Innovation, Technology, Sustainability)<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (IPVC)<\/p>\n Fosteam@South<\/strong><\/p>\n Leader: University of Madeira<\/p>\n Partners\/Consortium: University of Algarve, University of \u00c9vora, Nova University of Lisbon<\/p>\n SKILLS4FUTURE YOUTH STEAM BOOST | ADULT BOOST<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: Polytechnic Institute of Leiria<\/p>\n Resilient P.PORTO (Porto Multidisciplinary Training Program) \u2013 \u00abIMPULSE\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: Polytechnic Institute of Porto<\/p>\n AVEIRO EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ALLIANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: University of Aveiro<\/p>\n More Digital: Knowledge, Training and Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n Promoting Institution: Iscte \u2013 University Institute of Lisbon<\/p>\n Between the Tagus and the Sea \u2013 CETM<\/strong><\/p>\n Institutions of the Consortium: Polytechnic Institute of Santar\u00e9m, Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, Infante D. Henrique Higher Nautical School<\/p>\n NextLevel@IPL<\/strong><\/p>\n Leader: Lisbon Polytechnic Institute<\/p>\n Co-promoter: Lisbon Higher Institute of Engineering<\/p>\n\n
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