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University of Minho School of Economics, Management and Political Science Graduation Day
Saturday, 28/06/2025   
Tibães Monastery | Braga | 01:30pm
The School of Economics, Management and Political Science is holding its Graduation Day on June 28, 2025, at the Tibães Monastery in Braga.

This initiative aims to bring together graduating students and recognize their effort, dedication and success throughout their academic life.
Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt
 
Saturday, 28/06/2025
University of Minho School of Economics, Management and Political Science Graduation Day
University of Minho School of Economics, Management and Political Science Graduation Day
Tibães Monastery | Braga | 01:30pm

 
EEGConnect | Presentation of the book “School of Affections”
Monday, 19/05/2025   
dst Auditorium | Building 8 - EEG | Gualtar Campus, Braga | 05:00pm
The School of Economics, Management and Political Science (EEG) of the University of Minho is hosting the presentation of the book “School of Affections”, by Professor Orlando Petiz, on May 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the EEG's dst Auditorium, on UMinho's Gualtar Campus.

The session will feature speeches by Professor Eduardo Duque (Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences of the Portuguese Catholic University and integrated researcher at CECS-UMinho) and Professor Manuela Coutinho (Together International Network), and will be moderated by Tânia Micaela Brito Meneses Montenegro Barbosa, (EEG Management Department).

The book School of Affections proposes a profound reflection on the role of education in building a more empathetic, supportive and humanized society. Supported by an emotional and spiritual approach to learning, the author defends the need to create schools with a soul, where affection becomes the central axis of the educational process. The book suggests a transformative pedagogical model, guided by values such as benevolence, compassion, forgiveness and responsibility in solidarity.

This event is an opportunity to reflect on new educational approaches, integrating the affective dimension into the academic and social context.

The initiative is part of the EEGConnect series of seminars as part of EEG's transversal skills program, EEGenerating Skills.

Admission is free and open to the whole community.
Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt
 
Monday, 19/05/2025
EEGConnect | Presentation of the book “School of Affections”
EEGConnect | Presentation of the book “School of Affections”
dst Auditorium | Building 8 - EEG | Gualtar Campus, Braga | 05:00pm

 
Book presentation: Inteligência Artificial, Bênção ou Maldição
Tuesday, 06/05/2025    Lounge da EEG, campus de Gualtar, Braga
EEG Lounge | Building 8 - EEG | Gualtar Campus | University of Minho | 05:00pm
The School of Economics, Management and Political Science of the University of Minho invites the entire academic community and the general public to take part in the presentation session of the book Artificial Intelligence, Blessing or Curse, by Diogo Freitas, which will take place on 6 May at 5 pm in the EEG Lounge.

At this launch session, the book will be presented by Father Jorge Oliveira, in a talk that will also feature the author, Diogo Freitas - CEO of a group of companies linked to the food industry and a member of the business community associated with UMinhoExec - and Professor Luís Aguiar-Conraria, Professor in the Department of Economics and President of EEG.

The book, which is accessible and straightforward to read, seeks to launch a profound reflection on the role of Artificial Intelligence in contemporary society. Starting from the premise that this technology is here to stay, the author analyses the benefits and dangers of its accelerated development, warning of the risks of uncontrolled evolution that could lead to the so-called technological singularity. The book also offers suggestions on how to deal with this new reality and includes contributions from various guests who share their perspectives on this topical subject.

Biography: He was born in Ponte de Lima in 1990 and has been interested in business, knowledge and personal development since he was young. Dedicated to entrepreneurship from an early age, he continued his father's legacy. It was clear that his predisposition for the gradual and sustainable development of his professional career would be successfully mapped out and objectified. He began his studies in economics at FEP, a course he didn't finish, and recently studied philosophy at Católica. He is currently CEO of a group of food industry companies operating in Portugal and Spain.

Synopsis: Artificial Intelligence, Blessing or Curse, by Diogo Freitas, assures the reader that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. That's why it's essential that we are all prepared to welcome it. The fact is that the evolution of this technology will not only bring benefits, but also, Diogo Freitas assures us, harms that could far outweigh the benefits. Once general artificial intelligence is achieved, a Pandora's box will be opened and at that point it may be too late to stop it from spiralling out of control. The singularity is a point from which the unknown reigns supreme, and that's what should worry us. In Artificial Intelligence, Blessing or Curse, a simple and straightforward book that's easy to read, you'll find an explanation of what AI is, its current problems and benefits, the risks we'll have to take if we keep it developing unchecked, and suggestions on how to deal with these changes. At the end of the book, the reader will be able to analyse this technology critically and come to their own conclusions. Is artificial intelligence a blessing or a curse?
Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt
 
Tuesday, 06/05/2025
Book Presentation: Inteligência Artificial, Bênção ou Maldição
Book presentation: Inteligência Artificial, Bênção ou Maldição
Lounge da EEG, campus de Gualtar, Braga
EEG Lounge | Building 8 - EEG | Gualtar Campus | University of Minho | 05:00pm

 
EEGConnect: Artificial Intelligence - An Initial Journey - Session 3
Tuesday, 06/05/2025   
dst Auditorium | Building 8 - EEG | Gualtar Campus, Braga | 14h00
The School of Economics, Management and Political Science of the University of Minho (EEG) is promoting the third session of the EEGConnect cycle dedicated to the theme “Artificial Intelligence - An Initial Journey”, following on from the previous sessions.

This third session reinforces the focus on the critical and applied understanding of Artificial Intelligence, delving into the main potentialities and limitations of this technology in the academic and scientific context.

The importance of the ethical and responsible use of AI will be highlighted, with a focus on the critical analysis of results, the prevention of bad practices and the promotion of scientific integrity. This training day aims to continue providing students with fundamental tools for a conscious involvement with AI.

Session structure
- Theoretical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Capabilities and Limitations of AI
- Academic Applications of AI
- Good Practices and Ethics in the Use of AI

Guest speaker:
Luís Filipe Silva - PhD in Economics and Business from the University of Santiago de Compostela and Post-Doctorate in Economics and Management from the University of Minho. He is currently a visiting assistant professor at UMinho, researcher and managing partner of a consultancy company.

As part of the EEGConnect lecture series, this initiative is part of the EEGenerating Skills program, contributing to the development of transversal skills essential to the training of EEG students.
Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt
 
Tuesday, 06/05/2025
EEGConnect: Artificial Intelligence - An Initial Journey - Session 3
EEGConnect: Artificial Intelligence - An Initial Journey - Session 3
dst Auditorium | Building 8 - EEG | Gualtar Campus, Braga | 14h00

 
Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research
  • Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research
  • Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research
  • Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research
  • Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research
  • Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research
Tuesday, 29/04/2025   

The School of Economics, Management, and Political Science of the University of Minho - EEG|UMinho - welcomed the University of Maynooth as part of the Twinning 2.0 mobility program, promoted by the Arqus Alliance.

The initiative took place between April 21 and 24, 2025, and marked the second phase of an academic exchange between the two institutions, following an initial face-to-face collaboration in December in Ireland.

The meeting focused on the theme “Multi-level Challenges for the European Union and the Challenge to the Global International Order,” bringing together postgraduate students—five students from Maynooth University, two master's students in Law and three doctoral students in Sociology, and five doctoral students from EEG|UMinho, from the areas of Administrative Sciences and Political Science and International Relations - researchers and lecturers in an environment dedicated to scientific debate and intercultural exchange.

The program was attended by experts from different European universities, with presentations focused on the exchange of knowledge and comparative analysis of public policies.

In this regard, Professor Isabel Estrada Carvalhais, from EEG|UMinho, addressed the challenges facing the European Union in the contemporary international order, and Professor John O'Brennan, from Maynooth University, analyzed the evolution of European security in light of recent changes in US foreign policy. Professor Denita Cepiku, from Tor Vergata University (Rome), led a session dedicated to co-production in the public sector, offering a comparative and applied perspective on governance practices. On the social and cultural side, the event included a themed tour of Braga city center, led by PhD student Filipe Silva Fernandes, a visit to Bom Jesus do Monte—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and an official reception at Braga City Hall, promoting cultural enrichment and closer ties between participants.

This edition of Twinning Arqus 2. 0 strengthened the strategic collaboration between the University of Minho and Maynooth University, promoting interdisciplinary research and the construction of international knowledge networks, reflecting EEG|UMinho's commitment to postgraduate training geared towards major global challenges, preparing researchers and professionals to work in demanding and constantly changing international contexts. Professors Marco Paschoalotto and Luís Mota, from EEG|UMinho, and Professor Brian Conway, from Maynooth University, were direct participants in this edition of Twinning Arqus 2.0.

Gabinete de Comunicação
Escola de Economia, Gestão e Ciência Política
Universidade do Minho
Telefone: 253 604 541
Email: gci@eeg.uminho.pt
 
Tuesday, 29/04/2025
Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research
Twinning Arqus 2.0: UMinho and UMaynooth strengthen academic cooperation through mobility and scientific research

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