From 16 to 20 March 2026, the Faculty of Education and Psychology of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (FEP‑UCP) will host the Blended Intensive Programme “Belonging Starts Here! A Journey into the Ways We Connect, Include, and Grow Together”, an international initiative developed under Erasmus+ that brings together students from various European universities.

This interdisciplinary programme bridges Psychology and Education to explore how a sense of belonging is created and strengthened across different social ecosystems, including sport, education, organisations and human rights/public policy.

Over the course of five thematic days, participants will take part in masterclasses, workshops, practical activities, field visits and moments of critical reflection. All sessions follow a common framework focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and well‑being.

The in‑person component of the BIP is preceded by a preparatory virtual session, which introduces key concepts and encourages early intercultural dialogue among participants from partner institutions in Spain, Romania, Poland, Lithuania and Portugal.
 

Target Participants

Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral students from Erasmus+ partner universities who are interested in Psychology, Education, Human Development, Social Inclusion and Public Policy.
 

Coordination 2026

General Coordination

• Filipa Sobral, FEP‑UCP

Thematic Co‑coordination

• Catarina Morais, FEP‑UCP (Sports Day)
• Marisa Carvalho and Rosário Serrão, FEP‑UCP (Education Day)
• Eva Dias de Oliveira and Isabel Guimarães, CPBS‑UCP (Work & Organizations Day)
• Mariana Barbosa, FEP‑UCP (Human Rights & Public Policy Day)

Other UCP faculty members involved

• Diogo Costa, FEP‑UCP
• Alexandra Carneiro, FEP‑UCP