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Untitled - CCMAR - Universidade do Algarve
1 2 LOCATION OF PORTUGAL IN THE WORLD ABOUT PORTUGAL Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east, Portugal is the westernmost country of continental Europe. The country is divided into 18 districts and the Atlantic islands of Madeira and the Azores. Lisbon (Lisboa) is the capital city. Porto is Portugal's second-largest city next to Lisbon. Portugal is one of the world's oldest countries. It became an independent nation in 1143, and has maintained its independence and national boundaries since the 13th century, except for a brief period under Spanish domination between 1580 and 1640. Portugal became a republic on the 5th of October 1910 and is today an established democracy. Portugal is a developed country and has a high Human Development Index. It is a member of the European Union (since 1986) and the United Nations (since 1955); as well as a founding member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (Community of Portuguese Language Countries, CPLP), and the European Union's Eurozone. Portugal is also a Schengen state. According to the Global Peace Index, Portugal is the 14th most peaceful country in the world. 3 PORTUGAL – SUMMARY Area 92,090 sq km Population 10,604,450 (2007) Working population 5,618,300 (2007) Population density (inhabit./sq km) 115 (2007) Formal designation Republic of Portugal Capital Lisbon (2.1 million) District capitals Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Bragança, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Évora, Faro, Funchal (Madeira Is.), Guarda, Leiria, Ponta Delgada, (Azores Is.), Portalegre, Porto, Santarém, Setúbal, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Viseu Main religion Roman Catholic Language Portuguese Currency Euro (in units of 100 cents) 4 EUR = 1.3705 USD (average in 2007) GDP at market place 163,024 million EUR (average) GDP per capita 15,354 EUR (2007) Palácio da Pena, Sintra Padrão dos Desobrimentos, Lisbon BEFORE COMING TO PORTUGAL … EU Citizens As a citizen of the EU you therefore have the right to work in Portugal. If you are considering coming to live and work in Portugal, you should explore all aspects of the move to ensure an informed decision. To do this it is essential that you have available to you good quality, up-todate information covering a wide range of topics such as social welfare, health, taxation, education and, of course, accommodation. 5 Mosteiro da Batalha, Batalha Arco do Triunfo, Lisbon Non EU Citizens Before coming to Portugal you will need to contact the Portuguese Consulate in your area of residence. They will be able to provide you with the necessary information on the necessary documentation. To stay longer than three months, you need to have your visa (a "long-stay" visa) when you enter the country. Once you are in the country you will need to go to Immigration services (SEF - Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras) and request a residence permit, which serves as a national ID card for non-citizens. The type of residence permit you get (working vs. non-working, student, or other type) is determined by the type of visa you entered the country on. Although Portugal is a member country of the Schengen treaty, long-term visas obtained for one European country are not transferable to another EU country. If you move countries, you have to start again with a new long-stay visa. CHECKLIST Before leaving you should: ↘ Make copies of all important documents: passport, diplomas, insurance papers, etc. ↘ Make sure you have enough money (cash) to get settled. Remember, you’ll need at least enough to cover your deposit and first months rent, and to cover immediate living expenses. Also keep in mind that you probably get your salary at the end of the month so be sure to have enough money to keep you going for the first three months ↘ Birth certificate, Marriage certificate, etc. ↘ Recent passport photos ↘ Details of your qualifications obtained abroad ↘ CV and employment details 6 ↘ European Health Insurance Card or health insurance to cover months you are not working ↘ If you have children who will be attending school in Algarve you should bring school reports and references from your children’s schools, as well as vaccination records. ↘ Drivers licence; an International Driver’s license is required if staying for over three months. Torre de Belem, Lisbon ENTRY AND RESIDENCE Securing proper visas for researchers on mobility can sometimes be a complicated process. Every country has a well-defined application process with requirements that must be met accurately. Minor errors can result in costly and time consuming delays. As a member state of the European Union, Portugal allows EU nationals to enter the country without the need to apply for a Portuguese visa. This also extends to the non-EU nations who make up the European Economic Area (EEA). Visa free travel is also permitted for nationals of the USA, Canada, and Australia, as well as a range of other nations. For countries whose citizens are not permitted to travel to Portugal without a visa, a short term visa may be issued with a duration calculated according to the purpose of the visit, but valid for no more than a maximum of 90 days. Portugal is a signatory of the 1995 Schengen Agreement, which promotes free and unhindered access for tourists through the fifteen participating states. In most cases, short-term Portuguese visas will be issued as Schengen visas, however, in some circumstances a Portuguese visa may still be issued. Citizens holding a long-term visa in a Schengen country other than Portugal will still be required to apply for a visa for Portugal. Visa applications, regardless of the type, must be made outside of Portugal at a Portuguese Embassy or Consulate closest to your area of residence. It is not possible to come to Portugal as a tourist and then seek a change of status to that of a worker, a student, a researcher or a resident. The Portuguese authorities will require such individuals to return to their country of residence and apply for an appropriate visa. All Schengen countries are in Europe. However, it should not be confused with the EU (European Union). Schengen and European Union are two different agreements between European countries. A total of 30 countries, including all European Union countries (except Ireland and United Kingdom) and three non-EU members (Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland) have signed the Schengen agreement. However, only 15 countries have implemented the common border control and visa provisions. Schengen area 7 Castelo de Guimarães TYPES OF VISA FOR PORTUGAL 8 Schengen Visa: Short-stay or travel visa [Visto Schengen] This visa entitles a foreign citizen who seeks to enter the Schengen territories, for reasons other than immigration, to pay a continuous visit or several visits, the duration of which does not exceed three months in any half-year from the date of first entry. The exact duration granted will vary and will depend upon the nationality and circumstance of the applicant and the purpose of the trip. Schengen visas are valid for the purposes of tourism, visiting friends and family and for conducting some business activities. As a general rule, this visa may be issued for one or several entries. Schengen Visa: Short-stay or travel visas for multiple entries [Visto Schengen] In the case of a foreign citizen who needs to travel frequently to one or several Schengen States, for example on business, short-stay visas may be issued for several visits, provided that the total length of these visits does not exceed three months in any half-year. This multiple entry visa may be valid for one year, and in exceptional cases, for more than a year for certain categories of persons. As with business visit visas in many countries, a Portuguese visa does not permit its holder to undertake a position of employment in Portugal. However, those travelling for business purposes may engage in a range of business activities including attending meetings and conferences and carrying out 'fact finding' excursions to seek potential suppliers or buyers. Eligibility For candidates applying for a short stay Schengen visa for Portugal, a range of supporting documentation must be provided. This will include a valid passport from the country of origin and in cases where an applicant is living outside their country of origin, proof of residence. Passports must have at least three months validity beyond the expiration of the visa and evidence of the purpose of the trip. For those travelling for a holiday, or to visit friends or relatives, proof can generally be provided in the form of a hotel booking or an invitation from the hosts with whom the applicant will be staying. For candidates travelling to Portugal for business related purposes, an invitation from the associated business partner or where self employed, a chartered accountant, chamber of commerce or bank manager will normally be required. This letter must include details of the purpose and duration of the visit. Where applicants will be entering Portugal via a land border, it will be necessary to provide legal documentation relating to vehicle ownership and driving licenses and applicants must register with the Portuguese police within three days of arrival. Spouse and Dependents Since Schengen visas are intended as short-term visit visas, they do not make provisions for the spouse and dependents of an applicant to accompany them. Each person must apply for a Portuguese visa in his or her own right. However, it is worth noting that a Schengen visa will be issued free of charge to an EU national's spouse and/or dependent children upon presentation of a valid EU passport, birth certificate, and marriage certificate. Temporary stay visa: Long-stay visa [Visto de estada temporária] Visas for visits exceeding three months, whether for study, research, training, working or residence, shall be national visas issued by one of the Member States in accordance with its national legislation. These types of visas are only valid for the respective country. Temporary stay visas are issued for a period of less than one year. Residence visa: Long-stay visa [Visto de residência] Visas are also issued for visits exceeding one year, whether for study, research, training, working or residence. Eligibility Candidates applying for a long-stay visa for Portugal generally require, among other things, financial evidence, medical/health insurance coverage, information regarding purpose of visit, evidence of housing/accommodation arrangements, reasons for returning home (job, business, family etc), and police clearance (i.e. being free from criminal convictions). 9 Foreign researchers looking to carry out teaching and scientific research at a higher education institution in Portugal belong to a specific category when applying for a visa. Under current legislation, these activities fall under a “scientific/highly-qualified technical practice”. There are two visa options available depending on intended duration of stay. 1. Visto de estada temporária para actividade de investigação ou altamente qualificada. This is a temporary stay visa to carry out research activities or highly-qualified activities for a period of less than one year. 2. Visto de residência para actividade de investigação ou altamente qualificada. This is a residence visa to carry out research activities or highly-qualified activities for a period exceeding one year. Generally, for researchers, documents for visa application include: 10 (a) Application form; (b) Passport or official travel documents accepted by Schengen countries, valid for at least 3 months longer than the validity of the visa; (c) Two recent passport-size, colour photos; (d) Police clearance certificate (stating that you are free from criminal convictions) issued by the competent authority of your national country or country where you have been residing for the last year; (e) Proof of purpose of visit in the form of an official letter of invitation from host institution, provisional ticket booking and hotel booking where appropriate; (f) Authorising letter (specific form available) allowing SEF to consult Portuguese police for clearance; (g) Adequate travel and medical insurance; (h) Proof of sufficient funds may also be required; (i) Letter from employer (the University of Algarve) stating purpose and duration of the contract. References may also be required. Photo: Turismo do Algarve Marina de Vilamoura PROCESSING TIMES AND FEES Processing fees for Portuguese visas will vary depending upon the type of visa being sought, and the nationality of the applicant. Similarly, processing times may differ depending on the circumstances of the individual case. Once you have arrived in Portugal, you will need to make an appointment first by contacting the SEF Call Centre. The International Office can help you set this up. SEF Call Centre If you are calling from a land line, please dial: 808 202 653 If you are calling from a mobile phone, please dial: 808 962 690 Hours of operation during weekdays are from 08:30 to 17:30. You will be given a time and date for an appointment to meet with an officer in person. For more information you may address yourself to: Loja do Cidadão de Faro Mercado Municipal - Largo Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro 8000-151 FARO Opening hours: 8h00 - 19h00 (Monday to Friday) 9h30 - 13h00 (Saturday). 11 Ria Formosa HEALTH INSURANCE Portuguese citizens and foreigners who are resident and registered at the Social Security are insured in accordance with social insurance laws and are entitled to medical benefits. EU citizens, which have a mutual health insurance agreement with Portugal, do have the right to the same medical benefits, even though they are not residents in Portugal. EU citizens can normally prove their valid insurance by presenting the European Health Insurance Card or by obtaining the form E111 in their home country. If you are staying less than one year, and you are not a EU citizen, it is absolutely vital that you sign a private health insurance before you come to Portugal. Portuguese insurance offices are not able to give foreign citizens any kind of private health insurance. RECOGNITION OF QUALIFICATIONS For employment applications, besides a CV, proof of academic qualifications obtained is generally required. 12 Foreign academic diplomas generally need to be certified/legalised by a Portuguese Embassy or Consulate and then authenticated with the Haya Apostille (Apostilha de Haia) for adhering countries, which is often done through an authorised notary public. Once in Portugal, you may submit these documents to the Academic Services of a higher education institution which offers a similar degree programme to obtain Academic Recognition of University Qualifications (Reconhecimento de Habilitações) for your degree. In Portugal, universities give equivalence or parity to foreign higher education level qualifications. To obtain recognition of academic qualification(s), the Academic Services will generally require: (a) Certified/legalised academic diploma authenticated through a foreign Portuguese embassy or consulate and containing the Haya Apostille (if applicable) (b) Official translation of diploma if in a foreign language; some universities will accept English academic diplomas You may also contact the NARIC – National Academic Recognition Information Centres regarding recognition or equivalence of foreign academic qualifications: Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia e Ensino Superior Direcção Geral do Ensino Superior NARIC - National Academic Recognition Information Centres Avenida Duque de Ávila, 137 1069-016 Lisboa Tel: +351 21 312 6000 Webpage: www.naricportugal.pt/naric SHIPPING PERSONAL ITEMS Shipping personal goods to Portugal, such as household furniture and personal belongings, from such countries as the United States, is perhaps easiest through sea freight. Since there are many shipping companies perhaps you might want to obtain quotes first. You will need to find out if you are subject to duties and taxes. Please contact the Portuguese Embassy or Consulate nearest you to obtain information on shipping procedures and the easiest way to receive/declare your personal goods from Customs once these have arrived in Portugal. Bringing vehicles into Portugal is, unfortunately, an extremely bureaucratic process. The legalisation process is very costly and requires a lot of paper work, time and patience. Photo: Turismo de Lisboa 13 Cascais ACCOMMODATION (OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES) It is possible to arrange temporary accommodation at the University’s Fundação para o Desenvolvimento at a reasonable rate for yourself and family if necessary, until you are able to familiarise yourself with the city and arrange alternative accommodation. The current rate for a double room is EUR45 per night (bed and breakfast). There is no extra charge for children under the age of 12 (no breakfast included). The International Office can help you with this arrangement. Rented accommodation in Faro is rather expensive: for example, 1-2 bedroom apartments cost around 400 euros per month, while 4 bedroom apartments can be about 800 euros per month. Furnished and unfurnished apartments are readily available. You may after want to check out local English newspapers in Faro such as Algarve 123 (http://www.algarve123.com). The Portugal News (http://www.the-news.net) or The Resident (http://www.portugalresident.com), or Portuguese local newspapers such as: Região Sul Algarve (http://www.regiao-sul.pt) and Jornal do Algarve (www.jornaldoalgarve.pt). Apartments for rent can also be found advertised on campus on display boards in cafeterias and café bars in Faculties and Schools. Supermarkets also normally have a display board with information on accommodation (such as Jumbo, Modelo, Pingo Doce, etc.) When renting, normally one month's deposit is required and one month's notice given to the owner before moving out. 14 You may after want to check out local English newspapers in Faro such as Algarve 123 (http://www.algarve123.com), or The Resident The Portugal News (http://www.the-news.net) (http://www.portugalresident.com), or Portuguese local newspapers such as: Região Sul Algarve (http://www.regiao-sul.pt) and Jornal do Algarve (http://www.regiao-sul.pt/). Apartments for rent can also be found advertised on campus on display boards in cafeterias and café bars in Faculties and Schools. Supermarkets also normally have a display board with information on accommodation (such as Jumbo, Modelo, Pingo Doce, etc.) When renting, normally one month's deposit is required and one month's notice given to the owner before moving out. SCHOOLS Education in all state schools in Portugal is free and each town has its primary school (escola primária) and the bigger towns have their secondary school (escola secundária). In between these two schools the Portuguese systems has a 2-year bridge school (2º ciclo – grades 5 and 6 and 3º ciclo – grades 7, 8 and 9). For younger children pre-school education through nursery schools (jardins de infância) are also widely available (though optional). Normally young foreign children pick up the Portuguese language quite quickly and rapidly adapt to state schooling. You may however for personal reasons decide that you wish to give your child a more international education and if so you have the choice of some recognised English-language schools. ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ The Algarve International School at Porches, Lagoa Colégio International de Vilamoura, Quintinhas, Vilamoura The São Lourenço School in Almancil. The Vale Verde school in Luz, Lagos. The Barlavento English School in Espiche (Primary school only) The British School of the Algarve, Lagoa (Primary school only) For further information… School Innovation and Development General Services (Ministry for Education) www.dgidc.min-edu.pt Portuguese as a foreign language More information on courses of Portuguese as a foreign language at: http://www.esght.ualg.pt/CLIMT/climt_.htm http://www.fchs.ualg.pt/summercourse/pt/index.html Caldas de Monchique FIRST THING IS TO GET SETTLED IN If you do not have permanent accommodation already arranged you should try and settle this as soon as possible. You will need to be able to provide a correspondence/home address in order to obtain many of your Portuguese documents. Also, please note that you should always keep hold of original documents. NEXT STOP International Relations and Mobility Office The staff from the International Relations and Mobility will ask you some documents and also to fill in some necessary forms in order to formalize you stay at the University of Algarve. They will be happy to clarify any questions you may have. As the University of Algarve is a member of the EURAXESS Services Network, a network which provides assistance to researchers and their families moving from one country to another. The EURAXESS Local Contact Point for Algarve is situated at the University’s International Relations and Mobility Office located in Campus de Gambelas, Building 5. Checklist - especially for researcher’s After arriving you should: 15 ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ Obtain a residence declaration Apply for a fiscal number and a social security number Open a bank account, since salaries are normally paid by bank transfer; Register at the nearest at nearest Health Centre Obtaining a Fiscal Number and a Social Security Number The first thing you will need to do when you arrive in Faro is to go to the Loja do Cidadão de Faro in order to obtain a “Cartão do Cidadão Estrangeiro” (Foreign Citizen Card). This card will have your identification and your fiscal and social security numbers. Your fiscal number will be necessary in order to obtain other important documents as well as to present to your employer, in this case, the University of Algarve. You will need a correspondence address in Portugal. If you do not yet have a Portuguese address you will normally be able to use that of someone you know well in Faro. If/when you change address, this must be reported immediately. The applicable social security regime varies according to type of socioprofessional status: whether employees or self-employed workers. Employees (including visiting researchers) may only receive social payments if they are registered at a Regional Social Security centre covering the region where employed. Once registered, employees receive a Social Security beneficiary number. 16 Loja do Cidadão de Faro Mercado Municipal Largo Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro 8000-151 FARO Opening hours: 8h00-19h00 (monday to friday) 9h30-13h00 (saturday) Every year the researcher will have to hand complete annual income tax forms (“Modelo 3”) and submit this to the Repartição de Finanças between February 1st and March 15th. These forms refer to the previous year of employment while in Portugal. INCOME TAXES A percentage of your personal income is deducted each month for tax and other purposes ("retenção na fonte") and you are obliged to present a final statement of earnings and contributions at the end of each year (Income tax is only for work contracts and not for fellowships). The percentage that is deducted by your employer varies according to your income and your family status (single, married, with children, etc). For more information on taxes in Portugal consult the following website: http://europa.eu.int/scadplus/citizens/en/inter.htm OBTAINING A RESIDENCE DECLARATION In order to open a bank account or register at a Health Clinic, you will need to obtain Atestado de Residência (Residence Declaration) from the Parish Council which covers your area of residence. The Parish Council for the Gambelas Campus area is the Junta de Freguesia do Montenegro. Junta de Freguesia do Montenegro Rua Júlio Dinis nº 83 Montenegro 8005-256 Faro Tel: +351 289 819550 Fax: +351 289 819 532 Opening hours: Weekdays, 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:00 To obtain a Residence Declaration, you will need: (a) Application form (b) Two witnesses whose residence belongs to the same Parish council and are registered voters (c) Valid passport and/or residence card issued from SEF; take original copy and a photocopy with you Photo: Turismo do Algarve Ria Formosa 17 OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT To open a bank account in Portugal you require: (a) Application forms (b) Valid passport and/or residence card issued from SEF; take original copy and a photocopy (c) Fiscal number; take original copy and a photocopy (d) Signed contract from the University; take original copy and a photocopy (e) Declaration of residence (must be obtained by the Junta de Freguesia) The bank closest to the Gambelas Campus is Caixa Geral de Depósitos: Caixa Geral de Depósitos Campus Universitário de Gambelas - Universidade do Algarve 8000-810 Faro Tel: +351 289 810590 Fax: +351 289 819301 Webpage: www.cgd.pt 18 Other main banks in Faro include: Millennium BCP (www.millenniumbcp.pt), Banco Espírito Santo (www.bes.pt), Banco Português de Investimentos (www.bpi.pt) and Banco Santander Totta (www.totta.pt). REGISTERING AT A HEALTH CENTRE All citizens in Portugal are entitled to receive global health care. The public health system is under the supervision of the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde – SNS), which is under of the auspices of the Ministry of Health. Foreign citizens residing legally in Portugal are entitled to health services and prescriptions. Foreign citizens having a residence permit or a working visa, have to obtain a national health service card (Cartão de Utente) and be assigned a family doctor. To obtain this card you will need to go to the Health Centre closest to your area of residence. If you live near Gambelas Campus or the Montenegro area, the closest Health Centre is: Centro de Saúde do Montenegro Rua Simão Fonseca Franco - Lote 2 S/N - Urb. Monte da Ria - Montenegro 8005 Faro Tel: +351 289 830 530 Fax: +351 289 819 141 If you live in Faro you should go to: Centro de Saúde de Faro Urbanização Graça Mira - Lejana de Cima 8009-003 FARO Telf: +351 289 830 300 Fax: +351 289 830 397 e-mail: [email protected] General documents for application include: (a) (b) (c) (d) Application form Valid passport or residence card issued from SEF; take original copy and a photocopy Residence declaration; take original copy and a photocopy Social Security Number; take original copy and a photocopy THE ALGARVE REGION 19 Algarve is the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. It has an area of 5,412 square kilometres with approximately 426 000 permanent inhabitants, and incorporates 16 municipalities. The Algarve possesses two main urban centres – the city of Faro, capital of the region, with an international airport, sports stadium, three university campuses and general district hospital – and the city of Portimão, Algarve’s second main city and home to the University’s fourth campus. Tourism and related activities are extensive throughout the region and make up the bulk of Algarve's seasonal economy. Fish, seafood and fruit production, which includes oranges, carob beans, figs and almonds are other important activities in the region. Photo: Turismo do Algarve 20 Cabo de São Vicente HOW TO GET TO ALGARVE Due to its peripheral location, Algarve enjoys good transport connections, both internally with the other Portuguese cities and externally with the rest of the world. By air Various national airlines have regular flights to Algarve, making Faro a busy international airport. Faro International Airport Tel.: 289 800 800 (General) Tel.: 289 800 801 (Flight information until midnight) Tel.: 289 800 617 (Flight information after midnight) Webpage: www.ana-aeroportos.pt By road Algarve also benefits from a good road network, composed of motorways and roads. The Via do Infante motorway (A22) runs east from Vila Real de Santo Antonio (next to the Spanish border) to west to Lagos. All of Algarve’s urban centres, towns and villages are easily accessible by road. National Access Roads to Algarve: IC1, N2, N120, N122 International Access Roads to Algarve: N431 (Huelva, Spain) / A22 - (Via do Infante, Portugal) By train Rail transport is another alternative to the region. Lisbon and Algarve are linked by a direct train. The rail network in Portugal is run by a single company, CP (Comboios de Portugal) and has a vast network of trains to places all over the country. There are three major services: Alfa Pendular (trains connecting the north and south of Portugal), Intercidades (regular inter-city trains connecting most of the major cities of Portugal), Regional (trains connecting all the regions of Portugal and covering more remote areas). More information at: http://www.cp.pt 21 By bus Express bus service is available from various locations. More information at: http://www.eva-bus.com/novo http://www.renex.pt Photo: Turismo do Algarve Praia do Amado, Aljezur THE CITY OF FARO Faro (fah-roo) is the administrative centre for the whole of the Algarve region with a population of approximately 55.000 people. The city has both Arab and Roman ruins but most of the present attractive older buildings were constructed after the disastrous earthquake of 1755. Particularly attractive is the old part of the city surrounded still by the Roman walls which date back to the 9th century. Faro is also the home of the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 17.000 hectares and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The beach is about 7 kms from the city centre. The city has an attractive marina, well-maintained parks and plazas and an old town full of outdoor cafés and pedestrian lanes. Besides its museums and beautiful churches and chapels, Faro also boasts a vibrant nightlife. 22 View of Faro USEFUL CONTACTS IN FARO Faro Airport // Aeroporto de Faro 8001-701 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 800 800 E-mail: [email protected] Faro Public Library // Biblioteca de Faro Rua Carlos Porfírio - 8000-241 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 897500 E-mail: [email protected] Faro Fire Department // Bombeiros Municipais de Faro Av. Cidade Hayward, Edifício dos Bombeiros - 8000-074 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 888 000 Faro Volunteer Firefighters // Bombeiros Voluntários de Faro Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel, 7-13 - 8000-250 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 823 630 Faro City Council // Câmara Municipal Rua do Município - 8000-398 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 870870 E-mail: [email protected] Faro Medical Centre // Centro Médico Urbanização Graça Mira Lejana de Cima - 8000 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 830 300 Faro Train Station // CP – Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses Lrg. da Estação - 8000-078 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 826 472 The Regional Office for the Portuguese Institute for the Youth // Delegação Regional do Instituto Português da Juventude Rua da PSP - 8000-408 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 891 820 E-mail: [email protected] Regional Office for Tourism // Região de Turismo do Algarve Av. 5 de Outubro, n.º 18 8000-076 Faro – PORTUGAL Tel.: (+351) 289 800 400 [email protected] 23 Eva Bus Services in Faro // Transportes Eva Av. da República, Nº 5 8000-078 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 899 700 E-mail: [email protected] Faro National Republican Guard // GNR – Guarda Nacional Republicana Praceta Azevedo Gneco, BI H-9, 1º Dto. 8000-163 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 803 179 Regional Representative Office of State // Governo Civil de Faro Prt.ª D. Francisco Gomes - 8000-168 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 810 900 District Hospital of Faro // Hospital Distrital de Faro Rua Leão Penedo - 8000-386 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 891 100 E-mail: [email protected] 24 Faro Public Security Police // PSP - Polícia de Segurança Pública Rua da PSP - 8000-408 Faro Telefone: (+351) 289 822 022 E-mail: [email protected] Taxis Telefone: (+351) 289 895 790 Photo: Turismo do Algarve Marina de Faro PHARMACIES Medical prescriptions should be taken to a pharmacy (Farmácia). Most of them open from 9:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday, and Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 13:00 (generally). To find a 24 hours open pharmacy, check the list posted on the door. There is a pharmacy open everyday at Faro International Airport until 23:00. Addresses of Pharmacies in Faro and surrounding areas: FARMÁCIA CRESPO SANTOS Rua Teófilo da Trindade, 15-A 8000-357 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289828061 FARMÁCIA PALMA BATISTA Rua do Alportel, 157-A 8000-290 Faro (São Pedro) Tel. (+351) 289804504 FARMÁCIA HIGIENE Rua José de Matos, Edifício Diamante, 21/22 Loja D 8000-504 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289822757 FARMÁCIA DO MONTEPIO Rua de Santo António, 55-57 8000-282 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289823636 FARMÁCIA DA PENHA Estrada da Penha, 52 8005-135 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289822342 FARMÁCIA BAPTISTA Rua de Santo António, 54-56 8000-283 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289822649 FARMÁCIA PEREIRA GAGO Rua de Santo António, 81 8000-284 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289822403 FARMÁCIA DO HOSPITAL DE FARO Rua Leão Penedo 8000-386 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289822407 FARMÁCIA ALEXANDRE Rua Ivens, 31 8000-364 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289822407 FARMÁCIA ALMEIDA Rua Infante D. Henrique, Nº62 8000-363 Faro (São Pedro) Tel. (+351) 289822437 FARMÁCIA CANINÉ Rua Dr. Francisco Gomes, 14 8000-306 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289822277 FARMÁCIA HELENA Largo Sá Carneiro, 69 8000-151 Faro (Sé) Tel. (+351) 289823667 FARMÁCIA DO AEROPORTO DE FARO Aeroporto Internacional de Faro 8005-999 Faro (São Pedro) Tel. (+351) 289819740 FARMÁCIA ASSUNÇÃO Rua Julio Dinis, 13-B 8005-255 Montenegro Tel. (+351) 289817485 25 Teatro Municipal de Faro POST OFFICES (CTT) 26 Photo: Turismo do Algarve LARGO DO CARMO 8000-999 FARO Telefone: (+351) 289892590 Fax: (+351) 289892596 Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 18:30 Saturday: 09:00 – 12:30 PENHA URB. QUINTA DAS LARANJEIRAS 8005-996 FARO Telefone: (+351) 289892800 Fax: (+351) 289892806 Monday to friday: 09:00 - 19:30 PONTINHA (FARO) DR.JOÃO LUCIO Nº 14 8000-998 FARO Telefone: (+351) 289810880 Fax: (+351) 289810886 Monday to friday: 09:00 - 18:00 AEROPORTO DE FARO AEROPORTO DE FARO 8005-999 FARO Telefone: 289819955 Fax: 289819956 Horário Normal: Monday to friday: 09:00 - 19:30 Saturday: 09:00 - 12:30 Sunday: 09:00 - 12:30 and 14:30 - 18:00 Cidade Velha, Faro RESTAURANTS For lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and for dinner from 19:00 to 22:00 (generally) SHOPS Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 13:00 / 15:00 - 19:00 From January to November, shops close at 13:00 on Saturdays; in December, they are open Monday to Saturday, from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 15:00 to 19:00. There are also many shopping malls with shops that are open from 10:00 to 23:00 (winter) and from 10:00 to 24:00 (summer). TAXIS Colour: beige or black and green. Fare lists must be displayed inside each taxi. Supplementary charges: increase of 20% at night between 22:00 and 06:00, and at weekends; fixed supplementary charge for any luggage transported in the boot. TIME ZONE GMT Continental Portugal and Madeira have the same GMT hour – one hour earlier than Continental European Time. In Azores it is one hour earlier than in Continental Portugal and Madeira. Legal hour changes twice a year – in March and in October. USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMBASSIES IN LISBON CONSULATES IN ALGARVE Austria 289 510 900 Austria 21 395 8220 Belgium 289 899 590 Belgium 21 317 0510 Canada 289 880 888 Brazil 21 724 8510 Finland 289 399 873 Canada 21 316 4600 Germany 289 803 181 Finland 21 393 3040 Great Britian 282 490 750 France 21 393 9100 Netherlands 289 820 903 Germany 21 881 0210 Norway 282 414 878 Great Britain 21 392 4000 Spain 281 544 888 Ireland 21 392 9440 289 355 213 Netherlands 21 391 4900 Norway 21 301 5344 South Africa 21 319 2200 Switzerland 21 394 4090 USA 21 727 3300 Sweden 27 Tourist Support Services Tourist Help Line - 808 78 12 12 Police Support Services for Tourists Albufeira Police - 289 513 203 Vilamoura Police - 289 388 989 Immigration Services Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras de Faro Rua Luís de Camões n.º 5 8000-388 Faro Tel.: 289 805 822 Fax: 289 801 566 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sef.pt Faro Customs 28 Alfândega de Faro Av. da República n.º 4 8000-079 Faro Tel.: 289 898 550 Fax: 289 898 559 E-mail: [email protected] Southern Coast Port Authority Comando Zona Marítima do Sul Rua Comunidade Lusíada – Capitania 8000-308 Faro Tel.: 289 894 990 Fax: 289 894 996 Sé Cathedral, Faro Largo S. Francisco, Faro 29 Photo: Fernando Guerra FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura 30 Photo: Fernando Guerra FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura UNIVERSITY OF ALGARVE “A UNIVERSITY COMMITTED TO KNOWLEDGE” Message from the rector, Prof. João Guerreiro 31 Universities are centers of knowledge that are beeing projected in the society and the University of the Algarve is no exception to this status. In our University we have students from all around the world, we are developing lines of research in specialized fields and we are establishing strong ties with companies, associations and public entities. Our University is multiplying networks with other institutions, which facilitates mobility of students and teachers and collaboration with other universities, national and foreign. The students who attend the University of Algarve and enjoy the working conditions that we provide them, seek for career opportunities in organizations, agencies and national and international companies as well as they often adopt the Algarve region responding to local employment requests or developing their own companies. The dynamism of the region ensures a high absorption rate of graduates, as well as their technical and scientific skills unable them to go abroad, if that is the plan of the new graduate. The scientific work conditions are recognized as exceptional and community relations reflect strong common interests in all areas: scientific, technical, business, cultural, sports, with special emphasis on collective responsibility that take us all to contribute actively to a better world. Hopefully, through the University portal, which is one of the main entrance doors to our university, we can pass the idea that the University of Algarve is not concerned with the accessory, but with what really matters; we are not close to the region, we project ourselfs to the outside; we are not restricted to teaching, we produce knowledge to enhance teaching and technology transfer; we are not limited to students who finish the secondary schools, we are open to new people, younger or older , offering them diferent lines of education; we are not confined to matters of education, we offer a large number of extra-curricular activities, from theater to music, from sports to environmental activities; we do not act as an entity without social responsibilities but we give a great value to citizenship and global sustainability. 32 INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALGARVE Historical Overview The University of Algarve, as it stands today, results from the union of two pre-existing institutions: the University of Algarve established under national legislation (law 11/79) and the Polytechnic Institute of Faro (established under law 513-T/79). The University of Algarve is somewhat unique from other universities given that Faculties and Schools of both the university and polytechnic co-exist. The founding of the University of Algarve underwent a long period of debate before finally receiving unanimous approval by the Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da República) on January 16th 1979. In 1982, the first rector of the University of Algarve, Prof. Gomes Guerreiro (1982-1986) was appointed, following by Prof. Carlos Alberto Lloyd Braga (1986-1990), Prof. Doutor Jacinto José Montalvão dos Santos e Silva Marques (1990-1993), Prof. Eugénio Maria de Melo Alte da Veiga (1993-1997), Prof. Adriano Lopes Gomes Pimpão (1998-2006), and Prof. João Guerreiro, the current rector since March 2006. 33 The University of Algarve started its academic activities in 1983 offering at the time three degree: Hortifruticulture, Marine Biology and Fisheries, and Business Administration. Following the approval of the Autonomy Law of Universities (Lei de Autonomia das Universidades), law 108/88, and given the need for a higher institution in Algarve with the critical dimension necessary for country and regional development, the Statutes of the University of Algarve were drawn up. Through the decree-law 373/88 and the Basic Law on Education (law 46/86) (Lei de Bases do Sistema Educativo), which opened opportunities for greater articulation between the two subsystems – University and Polytechnic, the government called for a conjunctive management of the two institutions. The Assembly, comprising of faculty, staff and student representatives of Faculties and Schools as well as representatives from common central services, passed the Statutes in 1991 and received subsequent approval by the Ministry of Education (legislative order 198/91). This approval contributed to the government’s agreement in creating a legal framework which encompassed this new developing reality, both in terms of heritage and human resources, bringing an end to the Polytechnic Institute of Faro (decree-law 241/92). In 2001, the first University Statute amendment was published in the Diário da República (the Portuguese government’s official gazette). UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE Governing Bodies ↘ ↘ ↘ ↘ General Board Rector Management Board Academic Senate The governing bodies are responsible for the management of several of the University’s affairs. RECTORATE 34 RECTOR Prof. João Guerreiro VICE-RECTORS Prof. Sérgio Jesus Prof. Anabela Rimano Prof. Flavio Martins Prof. Fernanda Matias PRO-RECTORS Prof. Célio Conceição Prof. Teresa Cerveira Borges Prof. Carlos Martins Prof. Maria Cabral ADMINISTRATOR Dr. João Rodrigues CAMPUSES The University has four campuses: The Penha Campus The Gambelas Campus The Saúde Campus The Portimão Campus The Penha Campus is situated in the centre of the city of Faro. There are three Schools: School of Education and Communication (Escola Superior de Educação e Comunicação – ESEC); School of Management, Hospitality and Tourism (Escola Superior de Gestão, Hotelaria e Turismo – ESGHT); Institute of Technology (Instutito Superior de Engenharia – ISE). The Gambelas Campus is situated 6 km from Faro and 2 km from Faro International Airport. There are three Faculties on this campus: Faculty of Economics (Faculdade de Economia – FE); Faculty of Human and Social Sciences (Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais – FCMA); Faculty of Sciences and Technology (Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia - FCT). The Saúde Campus is situated at the entrance of city of Faro. New facilities were built for the Faro School of Nursing, incorporated into the University of Algarve in June 2003, now called the Faro School of Health (Escola Superior de Saúde de Faro – ESSaF) in order to adopt the new health science degree courses. The Portimão Campus, located in the city of Portimão, is situated near the train station square. Portimão is the second largest city in Algarve and the campus developed out of the need for decentralisation. 35 36 37 38 LEARNING SUPPORT FACILITIES The teaching and research labs at the University of Algarve, all equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, are important resources for academic and experimentation activities. All of the campuses offer specific classrooms, computer and multimedia labs, auditoriums, study and meeting rooms and wireless internet access. Library and Archive The University of Algarve has 2 documental units, one in each campus. These units acquire, handle, organise and provide bibliographic and documentary resources in several different formats in order to meet the demands of educational, scientific and research activity of the University and of the community. To better respond to these demands, the libraries are distributed throughout the University, allowing online library catalogue access (database of available resources). Visit www.bib.ualg.pt. GAMBELAS CAMPUS The Central Library Opening hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 General Enquiries Telephone: (+351) 289 800 945 Fax: (+351) 289 800 945 E-mail: [email protected] The European Documentation Centre (EDC) Opening hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 General Enquiries Telephone: (+351) 289 800 906 Fax: (+351) 289 819 025 E-mail: [email protected] PENHA CAMPUS The Central Library Opening hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 20:00 Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00 General Enquiries Telephone: (+351) 289 800 100 E-mail: [email protected] SAÚDE CAMPUS The School of Health Library Opening hours Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 19:00 General Enquiries Telephone: (+351) 289 800 100/900 (ext.) 8219 E-mail: [email protected] 39 PORTIMÃO CAMPUS The Portimão Campus Library Opening hours Monday to Friday: 8:30 – 23:00 During the month of August: Monday to Friday: 9:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 17:30 General Enquiries Telephone: (+351) 282 424 987 Fax: (+351) 282 418 773 E-mail: [email protected] 40 Photo: Fernando Guerra FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura ONLINE KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY Besides the resources made available in each of the libraries, the University offers b-on (online knowledge library) access. B-on access is available on all University network computers (recognition and access control performed through IP protocol). Users can access b-on through the University library website (www.bib.ualg.pt) or through the official b-on site (www.b-on.pt). 41 Users have unlimited free access to full text articles of main international journal publications. B-on allows online access to more than 16,750 electronic publications, breaking the barrier which in the past made accessing reference resources difficult. Besides gaining access to full-length articles, other resources such as bibliographic references, catalogues, indexes, citation tools and other portals are available. Searches can be performed through electronic resource gateway MetaLib. Boolean searches can be performed according to a particular area of research or study. SFX is another important resource tool which links records (results) from major databases directly to full-length articles. Information is given on full text accessibility, abstracts, bibliographic citations, indexes and research links. In addition to Elsevier, Wiley, Springer, Kluwer, IEEE and SAGE, the Online Knowledge Library incorporated from 2005 onwards other important publishers: Academic Search Premier, American Chemical Society, American Institute of Physics, Business Source Premier, Annual Reviews, Association for Computing Machinery, Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry, Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Taylor & Francis, and Zentrallblat. This current reality was initially conceived in 1999 and referred to at the time by the Community Support Framework as the “C&T National Library Network”. In 2000, the then Science and Technology Observatory proceeded with an exhaustive survey of scientific journals subscribed by all Portuguese institutions in order to negotiate with publishers. In 2001, through RCTS and POSI, the Web of Knowledge was made available from the Institute for Scientific Information in Philadelphia, allowing access to titles, abstracts, bibliographic citations and hits of over 8 500 journals with records starting as early as 1945. It was also in 2001 that negotiations started with important publishers which later led to 3 500 available publications in 2004. In the Action Plan for an Information Society, b-on was an initiative of the Knowledge Society Agency (Unidade de Missão Inovação e Conhecimento) and the former Portuguese Ministry of Science and Higher Education, whose technical management is carried out by the Foundation for National Scientific Computing (Fundação para a Computação Científica Nacional), an institution in charge of the technological support facilities and overall operations. 42 In the Action Plan for an Information Society, b-on was an initiative of the Knowledge Society Agency (Unidade de Missão Inovação e Conhecimento) and the former Portuguese Ministry of Science and Higher Education, whose technical management is carried out by the Foundation for National Scientific Computing (Fundação para a Computação Científica Nacional), an institution in charge of the technological support facilities and overall operations. STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELFARE The University’s Student Support and Welfare Services (Serviços de Acção Social – SAS) provide support and guidance on a wide range of issues such as financial assistance to students who are eligible for a scholarship fund, accommodation in student halls of residence, catering facilities, healthcare assistance, and sports and cultural activities. Accommodation at the University Residences One of the priorities of Student Support and Welfare Services is to provide student accommodation support and ensure the proper running of student halls of residence. Currently, these services administrate several male and female residences, totalling 9 in Faro with approximately 570 beds and one residence in Portimão with 26 beds distributed in 4 flats. Student residences abide by university rules and regulations. Special arrangements have been made with an estate agent to supply a listing of private accommodation for rent, as well as other buying and selling possibilities. Residence application forms should be completed and returned before the end of the academic term, during the period of application set by the SAS. Penha Campus Female Hall of Residence (Residência Feminina do Campus da Penha) Address: Quinta da Penha, Faro Tel.: (+351) 289805519 No. of beds: 104 Carreira de Tiro Hall of Residence (Residência da Carreira de Tiro) Address: Praceta Salgueiro Maia, Bloco D (1º D e 10º A) - Faro Tel.: (+351) 289806697 (1º D) Tel.: (+351) 289801188 (10º A) No. of beds: 12 Rua de Berlim Male Hall of Residence (Residência Masc. da Rua de Berlim) Address: Rua de Berlim, n.º 79, Faro Tel.: (+351) 289801290 No. of beds: 43 Albacor Female Hall of Residence (Residência Feminina do Albcor) Address: Rua Brites de Almeida, nº 25, Faro Tel.: (+351) 289807507 No. of beds: 76 Ferragial Female Hall of Residence (Residência Feminina do Ferragial) Address: Urbanização do Ferragial, Lt. 16, Faro Tel.: (+351) 289821395 No. of beds: 84 Ferragial Male Hall of Residence (Residência Masculina do Ferragial) Address: Urbanização do Ferragial, Lt. 17, Faro Tel.: (+351) 289821394 No. of beds: 84 43 Oásis Female Hall of Residence (Residência Feminina do Oásis) Address: Edif. Oásis, Estrada Nacional 125, Faro Tel.: (+351) 289807269 No. of beds: 32 Montebranco Male Hall of Residence (Residência Masculina do Montebranco) Address: Rua das Violetas, Lote O, Gambelas Tel.: (+351) 289817095 No. of beds: 48 Montebranco Hall of Residence (Residência de Montebranco) Address: Rua das Hortênsias, Lote E, Gambelas Urbanização do Monte Branco, Faro Tel.: (+351) 289815973 No. of beds: 84 44 Portimão Female and Male Hall of Residence (Residência Fem./Masc. de Portimão) Address: Urbanização de São Sebastião, Lote 1, Portimão No. of beds: 26 CATERING SERVICES Refectories There are three on-campus refectories: the Penha Campus – Administration Building (Edifício da Administração), the Gambelas Campus – Main Refectory Building and at the School of Health. There is also grill in both Campuses and restaurant on the Gambelas Campus. Prices of meals are very reasonable and institutionally regulated every year. Opening hours are as follows: Monday to Friday Lunch: 12:00 – 14:00 Dinner: 18:15 – 20:15 Saturday Lunch: 12:00 – 14:00 (only at the Penha Campus Refectory) CafeBars Gambelas Campus The Main Lecture Building CafeBar, bldg 3 (Bar do Complexo Pedagógico, edifício 3) The Refectory CafeBar, bldg 6 (Bar da Cantina, edifício 6) The CafeBar, bldg 7 (Bar do edifício 7) Penha Campus The Main Building CafeBar (Bar do Bloco Central) The School of Education and Communication CafeBar (Bar da Escola Superior de Educação) The School of Management, Hotel and Tourism CafeBar (Bar da Escola Superior de Gestão, Hotelaria e Turismo) Saúde Campus The School of Health CafeBar/Refectory (Bar/Cantina da Escola Superior de Saúde) 45 Portimão Campus The Portimão CafeBar/Refectory (Bar/Cantina do Campus de Portimão) HEALTH SERVICES The Student Support and Welfare Services offer healthcare in areas of general practice, gynecological care, nursing, and psychological and nutrition counselling. The University maintains contractual agreements in areas of dental care, physiotherapy, and chiropody. These services carry out HIV screening on a monthly basis, promote the prevention of sexually transmitting diseases and participate in a European project on drug dependence. SAS are also partners in a transnational observatory on drug prevention in higher institutions with an online information clinic offering advice and support on drugs and treatment (http://observatorio-drogas.net). General Enquiries Urbanização do Ferragial, Lote 17, Ground Floor, 8000 Faro Tel. (+351) 289 826 347 DEGREES Arts, Literature and History Undergraduate Visual Arts (Artes Visuais) Archeology (Arqueologia) Communication Design (Design de Comunicação) Artistic Studies (Estudos Artísticos) Languages and Communication (Línguas e Comunicação) Cultural Heritage (Património Cultural) Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Linguas, Literaturas e Culturas) Masters 46 Communication, Culture and Arts Language Sciences (EM)* Literary and Artistic Studies History of Algarve Islamic and Mediterraneam Portugal Archeology Art Histoty Library and Information Sciences General and Engineering Sciences Undergraduate Food Engineering (Engenharia Alimentar) Environmental Engineering (Engenharia do Ambiente) Biological Engineering(Engenharia Biológica) Civil Engineering – Daytime/Evening (Engenharia Civil – Diurno/ Nocturno) Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Engenharia Eléctrica e Electrónica) Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications (Engenharia Electrónica e Telecomunicações) Computer Science Engineering (Engenharia Informática) Mechanical Engineering (Engenharia Mecânica) Masters Air Conditioning and Energy in Building Electric and Electronic Engineering Informatics Engineering* Food Technology Quality in Analytical Laboratories (EM)* Civil Engineering Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications Environmental Engineering (Engenharia do Ambiente)* Biological Engineering(Engenharia Biológica) Life, Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Agronomy (Agronomia) Landscape Architecture (Arquitectura Paisagista) Marine Sciences (Ciências do Mar) Biology (Biologia) Marine Biology (Biologia Marinha) Biochemistry (Bioquímica) Biotechnology (Biotecnologia) Masters Aquaculture and Fisheries* Marine Biology (Biologia Marinha) Ecology Molecular and Microbial Biology* Biodiversity and Marine Conservation (EM)* Renewal Energy and Energy Management Geomatics* Biotechnology (Biotecnologia) Sustainable Management of Rural Spaces Golf Course Management and Maintenance Water and Costal Management (EM)* Landscape Architecture (Arquitectura Paisagista) Horticulture and Fruticulture Oceanography* Ecohydrology (EM)* Biology (Biologia) Biochemistry (Bioquímica) Social, Education and Professional Training Sciences Undergraduate Communication Sciences (Ciências da Comunicação) Social Education (Educação Social) 47 Psychology (Psicologia) Sociology (Sociologia) Sports (Desporto) Education Sciences and ProfesionalTraining (Ciências da Educação e da Formação) Primary Education (Educação Básica) Masters 48 Teaching Sciences for Inovation and Didactic Science Dinamics in the education context* Social Gerontology* Educational Psychology Clynical and Health Psychology Sociology, Identities and Mobility Education Sciences and Professional Training Social Education Language Teaching Primary and Pre-Secundary Education Early Childhood Education Pre secundary english and french language education Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology – specialization in cognitive neurosciences Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology – specialization in cognitive neuropsychology Social and Organizational Psychology Health and Technological Sciences Undergraduate Cinical Analysis and Public Health (Análises Clínicas e Saúde Pública) Biomedical Sciences (Ciências Biomédicas) Pharmaceutical Sciences* (Ciências Farmacêuticas) Dietetics& Nutrition (Dietética e Nutrição) Nursing (Enfermagem) Pharmacy (Farmácia) Orthoprosthesis (Ortoprotesia) Radiology (Radiologia) Speech Therapy (Terapêutica da Fala) Masters Biomedical Sciences Medicine Health Technology Acessment and Management Pharmaceutical Sciences Economics, Management and Tourism Undergraduate Administrative Management, Faro and Portimão/Evening (Assessoria de Administração, Faro e Portimão/Nocturno) Economics (Economia) Management, Faro and Portimão/Daytime and Evening (Gestão, Faro e Portimão/Diurno e Nocturno) Business Management (Gestão de Empresas) Hospitality Management, Faro (Gestão Hoteleira, Faro) Tourist Information and Attractions, Portimão (Informação e Animação Turística, Portimão) Tourism, Faro and Portimão (Turismo – Faro e Portimão) Masters Enterprise Internationalization Regional Management and Administration Accounting Economics Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Corporate Finance Organizational Management for Tourism Management and Development in Tourism Destinations Entrepreneurial Management Marketing European Tourism Management* Health and Management Administration Tourism and Urban Cultures Tourism Marketing * courses taught in english EM – Erasmus Mundus Courses Postgraduate study The postgraduate programmes at the University of Algarve include Diploma, Masters and PhD level courses. These programmes aim to consolidate learning experiences by developing more specialist knowledge and skills, and to integrate staff research and expertise more fully into course programmes. In liaison with research centres and the entrepreneurial world, the University looks to reinforce skills and lifelong learning. 49 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 50 International cooperation is important to the University of Algarve. It contributes to education, research and society. Studying or carrying out research activities in another country enhances capacities, provides new perspectives, offers networking opportunities, and can be a valuable and rewarding experience. The University cooperates mainly with countries in Europe but has important partners in all regions of the globe. It currently maintains over 350 cooperation agreements. Visiting researchers and students from other countries contribute to new ways of thinking and add to the dynamic academic atmosphere. International students can either study at the University through an exchange programme or as free movers. Researchers at the university are active in many EU programmes and involved in projects within the Seventh Framework Programme. The University of Algarve is also a mobility centre of the EURAXESS network, launched by the European Commission. The mobility of researchers is considered an essential tool for knowledge transfer and for research career development. The main goal of the centre is to assist researchers in their mobility experience, offering general and practical information in such areas as research opportunities, visas, work permits, recognition of degrees, job opportunities, taxation, health and medical care, accommodation, schooling, language courses, etc. There are currently 200 Mobility Centres spread in 32 countries. The International Office developes, promotes and coordinates international activities at the University. This involves, among other things, support and feedback to the university management on internationalisation issues, and developing agreements for the academic exchange and research co-operation. The International Office works closely with faculties and departments, as well as the Mobility Office, for the development of, and support to, the internationalisation process. Lifelong Learning Programme The University of Algarve takes part in several European programmes, namely, the Lifelong Learning Programme. This Program developed from 4 actions: Comenius (school education), Erasmus (higher education), Grundtvig (adult education and other educational pathways) and Leonardo da Vinci (vocational training). Erasmus The Erasmus Programme promotes the transnational mobility of staff and students of higher education for a study or training period (of at least 3 months and maximum 1 year) at a university/enterprise abroad and recognised as an integral part of the student degree course at the home University. Students can apply for an Erasmus grant through their Faculty/School Erasmus co-ordinator. These grants will cover the travel cost and contribute towards the extra costs arising from studying abroad (it will not cover all normal student living expenses). Presently, the University has bilateral agreements under the Erasmus programme with the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,Turkey and the United Kingdom. 51 Under the Erasmus scheme, 100 students from the University of Algarve carried out study periods abroad while 350 Erasmus and Erasmus Mundus students were welcomed from partner institutions during the 2010-2011 academic year. Besides transnational mobility, the Erasmus Action integrates: European inter-university cooperation through curriculum development projects and short term study programmes (Intensive Programmes, IP); a common European credit transfer system (ECTS); and thematic networks – based on an academic subject or subject area, interdisciplinary topic, university management topic or other issues of common interest. Leonardo da Vinci The LEONARDO DA VINCI Programme is incorporated within the Lifelong Learning Programme and is aimed at fostering high performance, innovation and European dimension in systems and practices through transnational cooperation. The programme supports the transnational mobility of students and recent graduates through placements in companies or in technical and scientific development centres within one of the 27 EU Member States, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Turkey. The duration of individual placements or exchanges depends on the target group involved. For higher education students, the duration of placements/exchanges is from 3-12 months. Persons receiving a mobility grant for placements under the Leonardo da Vinci programme receive funding towards the mobility costs, language and cultural preparation, and personal and liability insurance. 52 The ERASMUS MUNDUS programme is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses, provides EU-funded scholarships for participating third country nationals, and offers EU-national Masters scholarships for students to carry out study periods in developing countries. The University of Algarve has a lot of expertise in other MSs Degrees under ERASMUS Mundus namely in Ecohydrology, Quality in Analytical Laboratories, Marine Biodiversity and Conservation and in Water and Coastal Management. Expertise: Ecotoxicology, Biomarkers, Environmental Proteomics, Marine Pollution, Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Soil pollution, Environment and Health, Climate Change. Instruction language: English (most), Portuguese Language courses: English, Portuguese. 3rd country main connections: African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of Central Asia Republics (Kazakhstan), Iran, Iraq and Yemen, South America,India and China. For general enquiries: International Relations and Mobility Office: Building 5, Gambelas Campus, 8005-139 Faro - PORTUGAL Tel. +351 289 800 003 or +351 289 800031 Fax +351 289 800 025 | E-mail [email protected] RESEARCH Research is carried out in several of the University’s prominent research centres such as the Centre for Marine Sciences (Centro de Ciências do Mar, CCMAR) – one of the largest national research centres in Marine Sciences. In the fields of Biology and Biotechnology, Electronics and Telecommunications, Literature, History, Communications and Arts, the University’s research centres produce innovation and added value enhancing research and development. 53 Photo: Fernando Guerra FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura RESEARCH CENTRES AGRARIAN SCIENCES Centre for Development of Sciences and Technologies of Plant Protection (CDCTVP) E-mail: [email protected] MARINE SCIENCES Centre for Marine Sciences (CCMAR) E-mail: [email protected] Centre for Marine and Environmental Research (CIMA) E-mail: [email protected] International Centre for Costal Ecohidrology (ICCE) E-mail: [email protected] HEALTH SCIENCES Centre for Molecular and Structural Biomedicine (CBME) E-mail: [email protected] COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Centre for Intelligent Systems (CSI) E-mail: [email protected] Centre for Electronics, Opto-electronics and Telecommunications (CEOT) E-mail: [email protected] Centre for Technological Research (CINTAL) E-mail: [email protected] The UALG Informatics Laboratory ( UALG-Ilab) E-mail: [email protected] CHEMISTRY 54 Centre for Research in Chemistry (CIQA) E-mail: [email protected] Photo: Fernando Guerra FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER Division of Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer (CRIA) E-mail: [email protected] EDUCATION SCIENCES Centre for Educational Research (CUIE) E-mail: [email protected] CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Centre of Studies and Research in Childhood Education (CEPEI) E-mail: [email protected] ARTISTIC STUDIES Centre of Studies and Research on Arts and Communication (CIAC) E-mail: [email protected] PSYCHOLOGY University Centre for Psychological Research (CUIP) E-mail: [email protected] LITERARY STUDIES Centre for Research in Linguistics and Literature (CELL) E-mail: [email protected] Ataíde Oliveira Studies Centre (CEAO) E-mail: [email protected] HISTORY Centre for the Study of Heritage (CEP) E-mail: [email protected] 55 ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Research Centre for Regional Development and Economics (CIDER) E-mail: [email protected] Centre for Applied Statistics and Forecasting (CEAP) E-mail: [email protected] ESGHT Centre for Research and Studies (CEESGHT) E-mail: [email protected] International Centre for Tourism Research (CIITT) E-mail: [email protected] Centre of Advanced Studies for Economics and Econometrics (CASEE) E-mail: [email protected] 56 Photo: Fernando Guerra FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTROTECHNICAL ENGINEERING Signal Processing Laboratory (SiPLAB) E-mail: [email protected] Centre for the Study of Physics, Acoustics and Telecommunications (CEFAT) E-mail: [email protected] Vision Laboratory (VISLAB) E-mail: [email protected] PHYSICS Multidisciplinary Centre for Astrophysics (CENTRA) E-mail: [email protected] Laboratory in Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP) E-mail: [email protected] Plasma and Nuclear Fusion (IPFN) E-mail: [email protected] HEARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES Geo-Systems Centre (CVRM) E-mail: [email protected] MATHEMATICS Analysis, Operator Theory and Applications (CEAF) E-mail: [email protected] SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY, DEMOGRAPHY AND GEOGRAPHY Centre on Spaces and Organizations (CIEO) E-mail: [email protected] TOURISM Centre for Tourism and Leisure (CITL) E-mail: [email protected] 57 CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES Student Union The University’s Student Union (Associação Académica da Universidade do Algarve, AAUALG) is a representative body of all the students belonging to the institution, founded on 1 October 1997. The first elections for a Direcção-Geral (General Board) were held in December 1997. The Student Association has since grown offering more services and better study conditions to students and the academic community. Structure 58 Members of the governing body: General Assembly (Assembleia Magna); General Assembly Steering Committee (Mesa da Assembleia Magna); Assembly of Representatives (Assembleia de Representantes); Auditing Committee (Conselho Fiscal); General Board (Direcção-Geral); Forums; Education Focus Groups; Autonomous Sections; Committees; Executive Council. Independent Student Groups These groups represent students with common interests involved in organising events and activities, with the support of the Student Union. Although these independent groups are part of the Student Union, they have their own representative board and hold separate elections: ↘ Personal Development Group (Secção de Desenvolvimento Pessoal, SDP); ↘ School of Technology Electronics Club (Clube de Electrónica da Escola Superior de Tecnologia, CEEST); ↘ The “Infante” Motorcycle Club – The University Motard Group (Motoclube “Os Infantes” – Grupo de “Motards” Universitários); ↘ The Biotechnology Engineering Core Group (Núcleo de Engenharia Biotecnológica, NEBi); ↘ The Computer Science Student Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Informática, NEI); ↘ The Student Education Sciences and Training Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Ciências da Educação e Formação, NECEF); ↘ The Student Landscape Architecture Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Arquitectura Paisagista, NEAP); ↘ The Student Oceanography Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Oceanografia, NEO); ↘ The Student Psychology Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Psicologia, NEPSI); ↘ The Subaquatic Activities Core Group (Núcleo de Actividades Subaquáticas, NAS); ↘ The University of Algarve’s Environmental Core Group (Núcleo de Ambiente da Universidade do Algarve, Namb); ↘ The University of Algarve’s Food Engineering Core Group (Núcleo de Engenharia Alimentar da Universidade do Algarve, NEAUA); ↘ The University of Algarve’s Independent African Student Group (Secção Autónoma de Estudantes Africanos da Universidade do Algarve, SAEAUAL); ↘ The University of Algarve’s Student Core Group for Biology (Núcleo de Estudantes de Biologia da Universidade do Algarve, NEBUA); ↘ The University of Algarve’s Student Dietetics Core Group (Núcleo de Estudantes de Dietética da UALG); ↘ The University of Algarve’s Theatre Group (Grupo de Teatro da Universidade do Algarve, SIN-CERA); ↘ The University Student Union’s Independent Volunteer Group (Secção Autónoma de Voluntários da AAUALG, SAVUALG); ↘ The University Student Union’s Surf Core Group (Núcleo de Surf da AAUALG, SURFUNA). Photo: Fernando Guerra FG+SG - Fotografia de Arquitectura 59 TUNAS (TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITY MUSIC GROUPS) 60 Versus Tuna The University of Algarve’s Academic Tuna (Tuna Académica da Universidade do Algarve); Feminis Ferventis The University of Algarve Women’s Tuna (Tuna Feminina da Universidade do Algarve); Real Tuna Infantina The University of Algarve’s Co-ed Tuna (Tuna Mista da Universidade do Algarve); Tuna Bebes The Portimão Campus Co-ed Tuna (Tuna Mista do Campus de Portimão); Engatatunus The Portimão Campus Men’s Tuna (Tuna Masculina do Campus de Portimão). THE UNIVERSITY THEATRE GROUP The Sin-Cera University Theatre Group has been running for about 15 years, having performed several plays, directed workshops and organised theatre courses. For over a decade the theatre group has served to promote culture at the heart of the University and region. UNIVERSITY RADIO OF ALGARVE The University Radio of Algarve (RUA FM), based at Horta do Ferragial, was the result of a partnership between the Student Union and the Rectorate. It commenced broadcast operations on FM102.7 in July 2003. Through original and creative programming, it aims to target not only the university public but the whole of the Algarve community. The RUA website, available at http://www.rua.pt, allows the University Radio of Algarve all over the country and world. SPORTS 61 The importance of sports and the physical balance and psychological well-being of university students is a concern of the Student Union. For this reason, sports activities are under the auspices of the Student Union in close collaboration with the University and the Student Support and Welfare Services. Throughout the year, sporting activities are organised, and include intramural futsal, volleyball, football, beach football, adventure activities and walks. Large events are also organised such as: ↘ The Semana Académica (Student Academic Week) which occurs in May and offers a broad programme of events; ↘ The Sports Show/Festival in September which takes place in Faro city centre and takes classes, demonstrations and worshops of several sporting activities out onto the streets; ↘ The Snow Campus, a winter event which involving skiing and snowboarding; ↘ The Sporting Exchange Programme with national and international teams; ↘ The Academic University Sporting Federation tournaments such as the Open Tennis, Volleyball and Beach Rugby tournaments; the Unfederated National University Championships; ↘ The University Student Union’s Mini-Half-Marathon; ↘ The University Student Union Clinics. The University Student Union also organises heath management and physical education. Classes run daily and include: aerobics, step, jiu-jitsu, ballroom dancing, yoga, capoeira, hiphop, belly dancing and pilates. Competitive sports include handball, women’s futsal, women and men’s volleyball and men’s rugby. Federated teams (district championships), men and women’s basketball, men’s futsal and men’s football 11. 62 Beside these sporting activities, the Sporting Department of the Studion Union also organises water sports. Activities such as canoeing, windsurfing and sailing are free of charge at the Water Sports Centre on Faro Island (Centro Náutico da Ilha de Faro). Student card is required. For general enquiries: Gambelas Office: tel. (+351) 289 818 606, fax 289 896 700 Penha Office: tel. (+351) 289 896 422 Webpage: www.aaualg.pt | E-mail: [email protected] 63 64