The Polytechnic University of Coimbra, along with institutions from Beja, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Santarém, and Viana do Castelo, has launched the PhD in Sports Sciences. The inaugural class was held at the School of Sports of Rio Maior, part of the Polytechnic University of Santarém.
This initiative aims to strengthen cooperation in higher education, promoting knowledge sharing and research development in the field of Sports Sciences. The program is supported by the Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & Innovation Center (SPRINT), providing students with access to specialized resources and research networks.
At the Polytechnic University of Coimbra, the PhD program is directed by Rui Mendes, a lecturer at ESEC. The training will be distributed across the six partner institutions, in a model that fosters collaboration and the sharing of experiences.
The commencement of academic activities signifies a new phase of academic and scientific collaboration, with the goal of contributing to the advancement of Sports Sciences through inter-institutional articulation.
