Tuesday, 19/05/2026   

Auditorium dst | Building 8 | Gualtar Campus | Braga, 02:30 p.m.

The School of Economics, Management and Political Science at the University of Minho is organising the event “EEGConnect | 10th CICP Seminar – Europe Day: Rethinking Portugal in the European Union”, to be held on 19 May at 2.30 pm in the dst Auditorium.

The initiative is organised by the CICP – Centre for Research in Political Science and aims to reflect on some of the key political dynamics currently unfolding across Europe.

During the session, topics such as the value of European integration in the current climate and its relationship with globalisation, the role of the euro as a pillar of the integration process, Portugal’s position within the European Union, and the objectives of the Strategic Compass as a guiding instrument for the European project in a context marked by geopolitical challenges will be addressed. Different critical perspectives on the European project will also be discussed, highlighting the contribution of European Studies to understanding these phenomena.

The session will feature Luís Lobo-Fernandes, Full Professor and former Director of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at the University of Minho. Ana Paula Brandão, Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at EEG, will moderate the session.

This EEGConnect session forms part of EEG’s Transversal Skills Development Programme (EEGenerating Human Skills).

Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt

Monday, 11/05/2026   

Auditorium dst | Building 8 | Gualtar Campus | Braga, 04:00 p.m.

The School of Economics, Management and Political Science at the University of Minho is organising the Job Session: Banco de Portugal – Balance Sheet Centre, to be held on 11 May at 4.00 pm in the dst Auditorium.

The aim of this session is to raise awareness of opportunities to provide services at the Bank of Portugal’s Balance Sheet Centre, offering students professional experience at a leading institution and direct contact with the Portuguese business community.

Aimed at students interested in developing skills and gaining practical experience, this session will address questions regarding the application process, the roles to be performed and the context of the activity.

The session will feature Rita Poiares, Susana Caleiro and Alexandre Neves, who will present the initiative and share relevant information about this opportunity.

This session forms part of the EEG’s Transversal Skills Development Programme (EEGenerating Human Skills).

Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt

07/05/2026 - 07/04/2026   

Auditorium -1-01 | Building 8 | Gualtar Campus | Braga, 03:30 p.m.

The School of Economics, Management and Political Science at the University of Minho is organising the session “EEGConnect: Can You Hear Us Now?”, to be held on 7 May at 3.30 pm in Auditorium -1.01.

The initiative is organised by the International Business Students’ Group and aims to share the experience of the “Can You Hear Us Now?” project, highlighting the context in which it took place, the activities carried out and the key skills acquired, particularly in terms of communication, teamwork and adapting to intercultural contexts.

The session will also address the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ programme, with a focus on youth exchanges, exploring how they work, their benefits and their impact on participants’ personal and professional development. The Portuguese Red Cross will also be presented, highlighting its role as a leading organisation and the various opportunities for young people to get involved, including volunteering and national and international projects.

The session will feature Ema Baptista, a Bachelor’s student in International Business; Inês Maia, a Master’s student in International Business; and Rúben Gonçalves, Ambassador for International Cooperation at the Portuguese Red Cross.

This EEGConnect session forms part of the EEG’s Transversal Skills Development Programme (EEGenerating Human Skills).

Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt

Thursday, 07/05/2026   

Auditorium dst | Building 8 | Gualtar Campus | Braga, 02:00 p.m.

The School of Economics, Management and Political Science at the University of Minho is organising the session “EEGConnect | International Audit and Consulting”, to be held on 7 May 2026 at 2.00 pm in the dst Auditorium.

The initiative is organised by NENIUM – the University of Minho’s International Business Students’ Group – and aims to raise awareness of best practices in the fields of financial auditing and internationalisation consultancy.

Throughout the session, topics such as compliance, risk management and support structures for cross-border expansion will be addressed, providing students with a practical and up-to-date insight into the challenges and opportunities associated with the international business environment.

The session will feature Paulo Moura Castro, Partner at BDO II Advisory Braga, and Pedro Henrique Machado, Consultant, who will share their professional experience and insights on these areas.

This EEGConnect session forms part of the EEG’s Transversal Skills Development Programme (EEGenerating Human Skills).

Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt

Wednesday, 06/05/2026   

Auditorium dst | Building 8 | Gualtar Campus | Braga, 14:30 p.m.

The School of Economics, Management and Political Science at the University of Minho is organising the Job Session: PwC Portugal, to be held on 6 May at 2.30 pm in the dst Auditorium.

The aim of this session is to highlight the recruitment opportunities currently available at PwC Portugal, giving students direct insight into the job market and the organisation’s selection processes.

The programme includes an institutional presentation by PwC Portugal and PwC PSP, as well as a detailed explanation of the recruitment model, covering the different stages of the application process.

The session will feature Ricardo Brito Ribeiro, from the Human Capital – Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding department, who will share his experience and explain the company’s recruitment processes.

This session forms part of the EEG Transversal Skills Development Programme (EEGenerating Human Skills).

Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt