On September 1, 2025, at CEiiA | Engineering and Product Development Centre, the host institution of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s Portugal network (SDSN Portugal), the network signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with three Portuguese municipalities — Matosinhos, Braga, and Guimarães — as well as two higher education institutions, the University of Minho and the Superior Institute of Engineering of Porto, to develop the UNIMUNICIPIOS Project.
UNIMUNICIPIOS seeks to foster closer ties between academia and municipalities. The initiative engages Master’s students who are interested in developing their theses on innovative solutions to help municipalities address their challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Each student is jointly supervised by a university professor and a municipal official, ensuring a dynamic exchange of knowledge and practical experience. This approach not only enhances the students’ academic and professional development but also improves their future employability. Ultimately, the project aims to deepen the connection between research, sustainable development, and local communities.
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