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The U.Porto’s faculties, research units and other facilities offer a vast range of services to businesses, institutions, organisations and the general public, covering a wide variety of fields of knowledge and skillsets.

Venues for hire

Venues for hire

With a mix of centuries-old and modern spaces, including auditoriums, amphitheatres, classrooms and a range of sporting and cultural facilities, U.Porto offers ideal conditions for a variety of business, scientific, commercial, cultural and social events, tailored to the needs of the organisation or individual.

For more information on venues for hire, get in touch with the entity responsible for the venue in question.

Venues for hire

Venues for hire

FBAUP has three lecture halls available for hire (including the Aula Magna, the master lecture hall seating 237 people), subject to availability. All lecture halls have audio visual equipment prepared to meet your event’s requirements.

Tel.: (+351) 225 192 405
E-mail: [email protected] (Management Support Unit)

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The Faculty of Law is located in the heart of the city of Porto. It is a majestic monument that offers several spaces for academic, scientific and cultural events.

Tel.: (+351) 222 041 606
E-mail: [email protected] (Management Support Unit)

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FEP has equipment and facilities (lecture halls, rooms and the Grand Hall, seating 434 people) available for academic, scientific, business and cultural events. The Faculty also provides event management and organisation services (logistics and multimedia support) and help with choosing the right space.

Tel.: (+351) 220 426 158
E-mail: [email protected] (Marketing and Communication Office)

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FEUP offers excellent indoor and outdoor spaces for events (congresses, conferences, colloquiums, summits, product presentations, educational activities, meetings and workshops). The faculty guarantees support during the preparation and execution of the event, from venue hire to the selection of menus and audiovisual material, technical support, decoration, entertainment or any other requirement.

Tel.: (+351) 225 081 524 / (+351) 913 699 793
E-mail: [email protected] (Events Centre)

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FMUP has several venues for hire, such as its main Lecture Hall (seating 303), the Atrium and the Corridor of the new Medical Research Centre (CIM) building.

Tel.: (+351) 220 426 878
E-mail: [email protected] (Reservation Management – Events Centre)

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The FMDUP Auditorium is available for events organised by external entities.

Tel.: (+351) 220 901 100
E-mail: [email protected]

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FPCEUP lecture halls (one of which seats 234) and rooms can be used for events, training activities and meetings.

Tel.: (+351) 226 079 713
E-mail: [email protected]

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The University of Porto’s sporting facilities are available to the public and academic community for exercise and sport, as well as for hiring for events. The U.Porto Sports Centre (CDUP-UP) is responsible for managing these facilities (including the Luís Falcão Sports Hall or the renovated Porto University Stadium).

Tel.: (+351) 220 429 281
E-mail: [email protected]

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The Porto University Club is the perfect venue for one-of-a-kind parties and events. The Club has its own restaurant, tearoom and conference room, among other spaces.

Tel.: (+351) 969 872 379
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

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Medical exams, chemical analyses and other tests

Medical exams, chemical analyses and other tests

The vast knowledge and expertise of our laboratories, far from being restricted to research purposes, are also made available to the wider community.

Medical exams, chemical analyses and other tests

Situated in the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP), LABRISK provides services in risk assessment of contaminated areas (including water, soil and sediment matrices) and chemical substances.

Tel.: (+351) 220 402 702
E-mail: [email protected]

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Housed in the Biology department of U.Porto's Faculty of Sciences (FCUP), for the last 30 years LEDEM has provided expert evaluation of documents and handwriting. LEDEM also provides specialised training for experts in the field.

Tel.: (+351) 220 402 826 / 766 / 764 / 813
E-mail: [email protected]

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Founded in 2016 within the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of U.Porto's Faculty of Sciences (FCUP), this service synthesises, purifies and analyses peptides upon request.

Tel.: (+351) 220 402 563
E-mail: [email protected]

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This unit in U.Porto's Faculty of Pharmacy (FFUP) provides medical exam services to the general public.

Tel.: (+351) 220 428 573
E-mail: [email protected]

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Based in the Laboratory of Cytogenetics of the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences, DIC is dedicated to the diagnosis of chromosomal instability diseases, particularly Fanconi anaemia (FA).

Tel.: (+351) 220 428 253 / 54
E-mail: [email protected]

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The SME is housed in the Microscopy Department of the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS). It supports activities related to research, education and diagnosis undertaken at ICBAS and the Porto Hospital Centre (CHP) and is accessible to professionals from other institutions. The service provides an electron microscope equipped with a digital camera.

Tel.: (+351) 220 428 247
E-mail: [email protected]

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IMICROS is housed in the Materials Centre of the University of Porto and provides services in the advanced material characterisation domain, using microscopy, spectroscopy and diffraction techniques.

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 250
E-mail: [email protected]

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Housed in the Materials Centre of the University of Porto (CEMUP), LAE provides services in the advanced material characterisation domain, using magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry techniques.

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 250
E-mail: [email protected]

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Medical and psychological support services

Medical and psychological support services

The University's health services, including specialised consultations, are available to the general public.

Medical and Psychological Support Services

Medical and Psychological Support Services

This service is provided by the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Porto (FNAUP) and it is open to the academic community (students, alumni, employees and the immediate family members of students and staff), subject to prior appointment. Consultations are with professionals from the institution.

Tel.: (+351) 225 074 320
E-mail: [email protected]

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Every year, the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto (FMDUP) provides about 30 thousand dental medicine appointments to the community at reduced prices. Appointments are with FMDUP students (under the supervision of lecturers from the institution) and anyone can book, with specialised appointments also available. The faculty also provides specialised care in the fields of dental prosthesis, surgery, implantology, endodontics and orthodontics.

Tel.: (+351) 220 901 112
E-mail: [email protected]

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The Psychological Counselling and Therapy Service (PCTS) of the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences provides services in the field of applied psychology to the community, as well as applied research and postgraduate training. Its services include counselling/therapy sessions for individuals of all age groups (Children and Teenagers, Young people and Adults, and Elderly people), as well as Addiction Counselling and Therapy, a Study and Support Office for Perpetrators and Victims, a Psychological Assessment Unit for Drivers, and more.

Tel.: (+351) 220 400 600
E-mail: [email protected]

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Housed in the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) since 2004, SC 50+ is a service rooted in excellence specialised in the field of ageing, which provides personalised support in the Psychology, Gerontology and Health domains.

Tel.: (+351) 220 428 161
E-mail: [email protected]

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Consultancy and studies

Consultancy and studies

U.Porto provides consultancy services as well as technical and scientific support to businesses, organisations and individuals.

Consultancy and studies

Consultancy and studies

CEFA is a Service Provision Unit of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto involving lecturers and researchers from the institution.

Tel.: (+351) 220 428 161
E-mail: [email protected]

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Part of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto since 2004, CEAU promotes and supports research activities in artistic, scientific and technological development in architecture, construction, urbanism and other related fields. Among other activities the CEAU provides services to external entities in collaboration with FAUP's Centre for Studies (CEFA).

Tel.: (+351) 226 057 100
E-mail: [email protected]

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GEMAC is an Office within U.Porto's Mathematics Centre which provides consulting services and access to the latest research developments in the fields of statistical data analysis and statistical modelling; Data analysis and processing software; and Mathematical modelling. GEMAC also runs advanced short-term educational activities.

Tel.: (+351) 220 402 131
E-mail: [email protected]

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U.Porto's Faculty of Economics (FEP) conducts studies and provides specialised consultancy services in the fields of Economics, Finance and Management. This work is carried out by highly qualified and experienced teaching staff, and may also involve lecturers and researchers from other faculties and research institutes of the University.

Tel.: (+351) 225 571 100

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U.Porto's faculty of Engineering provides technical/scientific services to organisations in the fields of engineering. FEUP’s professionals contribute significantly to decision making, changing standards, conflict resolution, defining the best methodologies and strategies, etc.

Tel.: (+351) 220 413 543
E-mail: [email protected]

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U.Porto's Faculty of Arts and Humanities collaborates with external entities (businesses, public entities and other institutions) in the development of scientific and technical consultancy and assistance in the following domains: Communication and Information, Geography, History and Political and International Studies, Languages, Heritage and Sociology.

Tel.: (+351) 226 077 197
E-mail: [email protected]

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U.Porto's Faculty of Arts and Humanities collaborates with external entities (businesses, public entities and other institutions) in the development of specialised studies and projects in the following domains: Communication and Information, Geography, History and Political and International Studies, Languages, Heritage and Sociology.

Tel.: (+351) 226 077 197
E-mail: [email protected]

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Provided by the Psychology Consultation Services (SCP) of U.Porto's Faculty of Psychology and Education Science (FPCEUP), this service is dedicated to the design and implementation of interventions in a real work context, with a focus on the development of models, techniques and tools for professional development.

Tel.: (+351) 220 400 600
E-mail: [email protected]

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The Unit for Consultancy in Occupational Psychology of the Psychology Consultation Service (SCP) of U.Porto's Faculty of Psychology and Education Science (FPCEUP) collaborates with organisations and other entities/institutions in the following fields: Professional Training and Development; Employment and Work Conditions; Diagnostics and Development. Among the partner companies are CUF, SONAE and UNICER.

Tel.: (+351) 220 400 664
E-mail: [email protected]

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Training

Training

Many of U.Porto's faculties provide specific programmes for businesses, from customised training, to the development of lifelong skills or retraining.

Training

U.Porto's Faculty of Architecture (FAUP) regularly offers continuing education courses in Revit, Archicad and more.

Tel.: (+351) 220 425 520 / 21
E-mail: [email protected]

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The Continuing Education Office of U.Porto's Faculty of Fine Arts (FBAUP) regularly runs courses open to the general public in painting, drawing, illustration, and more.

Tel.: (+351) 220 402 563
E-mail: [email protected]

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U.Porto's Faculty of Sciences (FCUP) regularly offers continuing education and free courses adapted to secondary education teachers in the field of science.

Tel.: (+351) 220 402 563
E-mail: [email protected]

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Since 2004, the Faculty of Nutrition and Food Science (FCNAUP) regularly holds practical workshops on healthy cooking, among other activities open to the general public and supervised by lecturers and students from the faculty.

Tel.: (+351) 225 074 320
E-mail: [email protected]

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The Faculty of Engineering (FEUP) organises educational activities in the field of engineering, adapted to the reality and needs of businesses.

Tel.: (+351) 225 081 412 (Office for Lifelong Learning)
E-mail: [email protected]

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U.Porto's Faculty of Arts and Humanities offers a wide range of courses, trainings and services / educational activities in the following domains: Communication and Information, Geography, History and Political and International Studies, Languages, Heritage and Sociology. These are available to the entire community, internal and external, including public and private entities, businesses and other organisations.

Tel.: (+351) 226 077 197
E-mail: [email protected]

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The Continuing Education Service of the Faculty of Psychology and Education Science (FPCEUP) develops “made-to-measure” training by establishing partnerships with entities looking for specialised contributions in the main scientific fields of the faculty.

Tel.: (+351) 226 061 890 (Continuing Education Service)
E-mail: [email protected]

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R&D of products and services

Research and Development (R&D)

U.Porto's research is open to collaboration with businesses and other external entities, with a view to developing products and projects with added value. Ready to innovate?

Research and Development (R&D)

U.Porto's Faculty of Engineering (FEUP) provides businesses with a wide set of technical and scientific services. These include, among others, research, development and improvement of processes, products and services, software and prototype development, or conducting tests and chemical analysis, as well as studies to measure air quality.

Tel.: (+351) 225 082 177 (FEUP Cooperation Section)
E-mail: [email protected]

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CiPS mission is to integrate and harness the resources of U.Porto's Faculty of Engineering in the development of new products and services, namely human resources, labour resources and national and international partner networks.

Tel.: (+351) 225 082 177 (FEUP Cooperation Section)
E-mail: [email protected]

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CEner-FEUP is a competence centre at U.Porto's Faculty of Engineering which undertakes knowledge production activities, technological surveillance, co-promotion of projects and dissemination of results, provision of advanced technological services, promotion of technology-based businesses and qualified support for postgraduate training and specialised training in the fields of Energy and Sustainability.

Tel.: (+351) 225 082 177 (FEUP Cooperation Section)
E-mail: [email protected]

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CECF works with the surrounding environment, in particular with the municipalities in Porto's Metropolitan Area and the North and Centre Regions, public services, private sector businesses and other institutions, on research projects, development and innovation in areas as diverse as communication technologies, intervention services, models and instruments at an urban and metropolitan scale for planning, simulation, construction, operation and sustainable city management. The Centre regularly collaborates with some of the best research centres in the world, including the following universities: Carnegie Mellon, Berkeley, UT Austin, Cambridge, Imperial College, MIT, among others.

Tel.: (+351) 225 082 177 (FEUP Cooperation Section)
E-mail: [email protected]

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CSF's mission is scientific research, technological development, advanced consulting in the field of railway transportation, such as industry, creation of business spin-offs and the structuring of Railway Engineering courses.

Tel.: (+351) 225 081 400
E-mail: [email protected]

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Situated in U.Porto's Faculty of Engineering (FEUP), the FEUP Design Studio provides support in Industrial Design for projects which involve product development.

Tel.: (+351) 225 082 251 / (+351) 220 413 404
E-mail: [email protected]

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U.Porto's Faculty of Arts and Humanities collaborates with external entities (businesses, public entities and other institutions) in the development of research projects and activities in the following domains: Communication and Information, Geography, History and Political and International Studies, Languages, Heritage and Sociology.

Tel.: (+351) 226 077 197
E-mail: [email protected]

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This unit from U.Porto's Materials Centre (CEMUP) allows research units at U.Porto, as well as businesses and other entities from the Nacional Scientific and Technological System, to access advanced manufacturing and characterisation equipment for the prototyping of micro/nano-devices.

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 250
E-mail: [email protected]

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Museums

Museums

U.Porto has a wide variety of museums and invaluable collections. Spread across the campuses, they bring together different education and research communities while also providing the city and region with cultural experiences.

Learn more about our Museums.

Veterinary Care

Veterinary Care

The School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) offers a large variety of veterinary health services, such as emergency services through its clinics and hospitals, as well as laboratories and reproduction centres.

Veterinary

Veterinary Care

Located in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), UPVet offers a wide range of veterinary clinical services to the population, including a 24-hour emergency service.

Tel.: (+351) 220 428 400
E-mail: [email protected]

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Situated in the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) in Vairão (Vila do Conde), CRAV provides services to the community related to animal reproduction, in particular the equine industry.

Tel.: (+351) 252 660 403 / (+351) 969 459 516 (Horses) / (+351) 969 418 933 (Dogs)
E-mail: [email protected]

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Located in the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) in Vairão (Vila do Conde), CCEV provides equine medical and surgical services.

Tel.: (+351) 252 660 403 / (+351) 962 146 797
E-mail: [email protected]

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Located in the Abel Salazar Institute of Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS), LABPATVETUP provides services in the domain of histopathologic diagnosis in Veterinary Medicine.

Tel.: (+351) 220 428 281
E-mail: [email protected]

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Other services

Other services

U.Porto also provides other services to the community through its faculties and R&D units.

Other services to the community

U.Porto's Faculty of Arts and Humanities provides the community (internal and external, including businesses, public entities and other institutions) with specialised services in translation, back-translation, interpretation and revision of texts, under the scope of the Service Provision Support Unit (UNAPS).

Tel.: (+351) 226 077 197
E-mail: [email protected]

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Meeting the needs of U.Porto’s archives, libraries and museums, the Studio – located in the Rectory building – is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of documents and artistic heritage on paper and parchment paper.

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 885
E-mail: [email protected]

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U.Porto provides the entire community with the opportunity to exercise by participating in various fitness activities (water sports, strength training, yoga, and many more). UPFit sessions are managed by U.Porto's Sports Centre. They take place in different University sports facilities and are accessible to the academic community and to the general public of all ages.

Tel.: (+351) 220 408 657
E-mail: [email protected]

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C3P is a U.Porto facility that provides support services to research and development activities, as well as scientific and technical training in the data protection and cybersecurity domains.

Tel.: (+351) 220 402 982
E-mail: [email protected]

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Porto4Ageing, situated in the Rectory of U.Porto, undertakes training, research, development and innovation (R&D+i) activities in the domain of Active and Healthy Ageing.

Tel.: +351 220 408 000
E-mail: [email protected]

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LABIOMEP is located within U.Porto's Faculty of Sport and it carries out training, research, development and innovation (R&D+i) activities. It is considered to be one of the best Biomechanics laboratories in Europe, equipped with the latest technology and assessment methods of its field.

Tel.: (+351) 220 425 237
E-mail: [email protected]

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OCEANUS is a centre of excellence in the following domains: scientific research, innovation, training and dissemination of Ocean Sciences, Technology and Cultures.

Tel.: (+351) 220 731 355
E-mail: [email protected]

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