UPSantarém Hosts Four Events of European University Alliance ACE²-EU

The Polytechnic University of Santarém demonstrated its commitment to European cohesion by hosting multiple events focused on social well-being and quality assurance.

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Between September 28 and October 1, the Polytechnic University of Santarém (UPSantarém) hosted four events of the European university alliance ACE²-EU, reinforcing its role in building a cohesive and inclusive European university.

The Polytechnic University of Santarém (UPSantarém) was the venue for an intensive agenda of the European University ACE²-EU, of which it is a member, between September 28 and October 1. Hosting four ACE²-EU events in just four days is a milestone for UPSantarém and demonstrates its commitment to building the European alliance.
The themes discussed in Santarém, such as social well-being and quality assurance, are part of the ACE²-EU strategy, reinforcing UPSantarém's contribution to a more cohesive, inclusive, and future-oriented European university.
The week began on September 28, at the Escola Superior Agrária, with the Social Impactors Knowledge Creation Team Workshop, which took place until the 30th. The workshop combined two events into one: Respect & Dignity, dedicated to respect and dignity, and Social Well-Being, dedicated to social well-being.
On September 29, the face-to-face meeting of Work Package 2 (WP2) began, lasting until October 1. The WP2 and Quality Assurance working groups prepared the annual meeting of presidents and rectors, with decisions on the quality assurance framework, the academic council, the approval process, and the priority list of joint degrees.
Based on information from the official source: Instituto Politecnico de Santarem (06/10/2026)