University of Algarve returns to Culatra Island for the 3rd edition of the Sustainability and Social Innovation on the Move BIP
From 13 to 17 July, the University of Algarve hosted the third edition of the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Sustainability and Social Innovation on the Move”, welcoming 17 students from six SEA-EU partner universities: the University of Split (Croatia), the University of Naples Parthenope (Italy), Nord University (Norway), Kiel University (Germany), the University of Cádiz […]
BIP Brings Students Together in Algarve to Explore Coastal Identity and Innovation
From 22 to 26 June, the University of Algarve (UAlg) hosted the on-site component of the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Europe in Dialogue: Identity, Heritage and Innovation in Coastal Cities”, organised within the framework of the SEA-EU Alliance. Coordinated by the University of Algarve, the programme brought together 22 students from the eight SEA-EU partner […]
The Future Begins on the Plate: UAlg Launches Campaign for More Sustainable Food Choices
The University of Algarve (UAlg) is launching The Future Begins on the Plate, a new sustainability campaign encouraging the academic community to adopt more conscious, balanced and responsible food choices. Born from one of the winning projects of the 2025 edition of the Greening Our Campus Contest, promoted under Task 4.4 – SEA-EU Goes Greener, […]
SEA-EU Launches Dedicated Inner Development Goals Network Webpage
A dedicated webpage for the SEA-EU Inner Development Goals (IDG) Network is now available on the SEA-EU website, providing a central space for resources, initiatives, events and opportunities related to the Inner Development Goals across the alliance. The Inner Development Goals (IDGs) are a framework of skills, qualities and mindsets designed to help individuals and […]
SEA-EU library professionals gathered at UAlg
The University of Algarve hosted, between 11 and 15 May 2026, an international staff week dedicated to professionals working in the fields of libraries, archives and documentation, organised within the framework of SEA-EU. The initiative brought together 17 participants, 13 of whom came from the partner universities of Split (Croatia), Kiel (Germany), Malta, Nord (Norway), […]
“Second Life” Fair returns to UAlg’s Penha Campus for its 4th edition
The Penha Campus of the University of Algarve (UAlg) hosted, on 28 May, the 4th edition of the “Second Life” Fair, an initiative promoted within the framework of the European University of the Seas (SEA-EU), in collaboration with the Academic Association of the University of Algarve (AAUAlg), which once again encouraged practices of reuse, sharing […]
University of Algarve brought together science, art and critical thinking around the ocean at the WeOcean workshop
With the support of SEA-EU, the University of Algarve hosted the international workshop “We Are Ocean: The Planetary Organism (WeOcean)” between 4 and 6 May 2026 at Penha Campus. Bringing together 110 researchers, artists and specialists from 15 countries — including strong participation from the University of Gdańsk — the initiative created a transdisciplinary space […]
Turning Collaboration into Connection: A SEA-EU Job Shadowing Experience at UAlg
In mid-April, the University of Algarve welcomed Marcel Jakubowski, Communication Officer at the University of Gdańsk, for a job shadowing visit to the UAlg SEA-EU Office. The visit followed the SEA-EU Communication Task 6.2 in-person meeting, held at UAlg on 14 and 15 April, which brought together communication officers from across the nine partner universities. Marcel stayed […]
From Faro to Brest: a SEA-EU experience beyond the internship
A journey shaped by curiosity and opportunity The SEA-EU Office at the University of Algarve spoke with Isabella Valotta da Silva, a 27-year-old Master’s student in Tourism, to learn more about her internship experience at the University of Brest (UBO) and how it has contributed to her academic and personal journey within the SEA-EU Alliance. […]
More than kilometres: UAlg student shares a story of resilience at La Solidaire de Brest 2026
For David Gladkov, a second-year Economics student at the University of Algarve, taking part in La Solidaire de Brest 2026 was far more than a physical challenge. It was a test of resilience, personal growth and commitment to a greater cause. At UAlg, this initiative takes the form of the UAlg/SEA-EU Inclusive and Solidarity Run and […]
