The FEP-UCP International Week Meetings

For one week every term, the FEP-UCP hosts an International Week, which creates a global community with a wide range of events for our partners around the world to celebrate and recognize the importance of global education and exchange at all levels of the higher education system.

In March, you can join us for our Spring International Week, but in October, our doors will again be open for our Fall International Week.

As the interest and commitment to cross-cultural/international partnership and understanding have grown, more partners from different countries have participated.

The FEP-UCP FALL International Week 2023

An unforgettable journey into the world of internationalization at FEP!
Our Fall International Week 2023 was a vibrant celebration of global engagement, connecting people, institutions, and communities from around the world. Held from October 23 to 27, the FIW23 marked another milestone in the FEP-UCP commitment to global engagement and internationalization in higher education. This event was designed to showcase and enhance the global mindset and intercultural engagement that are pivotal to our Faculty's mission. Under the dynamic theme "New Routes to Global Engagement," FIW23 offered an enriching array of activities with 27 participants from 7 countries: United States, Poland, Romania, Italy, Brazil, Germany, and France. It included insightful presentations, roundtable discussions, workshops and social events.

"Internationalization was a key dimension in FEP's Strategic Plan 2021/2025, and these were all essential event towards achieving the goals we had set."
Raquel Matos, FEP‘s Dean

"While the scale of the version we had for FEP in this regard seemed challenging, I still belive that in the future we will look back on these initiatives as drivers of significant change."
Patrícia Oliveira-Silva, FEP’s Member of the Board of Director for Internationalization, Research, and Social Responsibility

The FEP-UCP SPRING International Week 2023

The FEP-UCP Spring International Week 2023 (SIW23) was hosted again by the Faculty of Education and Psychology (FEP-UCP) from March 27 to 31. This event aimed to foster and exemplify the principles of internationalization in higher education, which are fundamental to the faculty’s agenda. SIW23 featured various activities, including 17 presentations, 3 round table discussions, and one workshop. These sessions brought together participants from 10 countries: Austria, Brazil, Cyprus, Spain, the USA, India, Italy, Poland, Romania, and Turkey. The detailed schedule of this edition can be accessed here.

"This meeting is a crucial challenge on our strategic agenda that seeks to integrate an international and intercultural mindset that goes beyond the university campus boundaries." Patrícia Oliveira-Silva, FEP’s Member of the Board of Director for Internationalization, Research, and Social Responsibilitynce"
Patrícia Oliveira-Silva. FEP’s Member of the Board of Director for Internationalization, Research, and Social Responsibility

The FEP-UCP FALL International Week 2022

The 'FEP-UCP Fall International Week 2023' spanned five days and welcomed colleagues from eight countries: Bulgaria, Italy, Lithuania, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and the USA. The event featured over 30 presentations and also counted with the presence of the Portuguese Secretary of State for Internationalization, Dr. Bernardo Cruz. Additionally, more than 200 of our students engaged in classes and various activities with our international partners, participated in speed networking sessions with UCP colleagues, and enjoyed numerous social events, enriching the experience for everyone involved.

“We were honored to host our global partners for a meaningful dialogue on the interplay between the globalization of higher education and its significant effects on the well-being of every actor. This area of research and advocacy within the field of higher education is where FEP-UCP commits to exerting considerable effort. Our initiative stimulates crucial conversations and contributes for groundbreaking innovations in policies and practices across higher education institutions around the globe.”
Patrícia Oliveira-Silva, FEP’s Member of the Board of Director for Internationalization, Research, and Social Responsibility

The FEP-UCP SPRING International Week 2022

Our 5-day ‘FEP-UCP SPRING International Week 2022’ was a full and varied event, with many webinars, outstanding presentations, a variety of individual meetings and new collaborations, as well as much discussion about how to promote values of cooperation, non-discrimination, diversity, cultural understanding, and to create value for society. The SIW22 showcased a vibrant agenda geared towards fostering international collaboration and exchange. The event also includes individual meetings tailored to specific areas of interest and culminates in a keynote speech by Paul Trowler from Lancaster University, UK, on enhancing learning and teaching in universities through a practice lens, making it a comprehensive and enriching experience for all involved.

“Hosting colleagues and partners from across the globe provided a unique opportunity to explore the role of higher education in addressing global challenges. The success of this international forum has profoundly impacted our faculty, highlighting the indispensable value of cross-border partnerships in higher education. It has not only enriched our academic community but also set a precedent for future collaborations. Events like these are fundamental in fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, and global responsibility among students and faculty members.”
Patrícia Oliveira-Silva, FEP’s Member of the Board of Director for Internationalization, Research, and Social Responsibility