Objectives and methods: Agriculture faces significant challenges exacerbated by climate change and pollution. Our program addresses this need througha multifaceted approach. Theoretical sessions, conducted both online and in-person, in synchronous and asynchronous formats, explore the diversefacets such as plant physiology, development, and productivity in response to abiotic and biotic stresses induced by climate change and pollution. Hands-on experimental activities will enable participants to apply theoretical concepts. Furthermore, seminars by national and international specialists willenrich participants' understanding of cutting-edge research and emerging trends.
Field of Education: Biology
Level of Study: Master or Doctorate
Physical (in person) start/end date: June 22nd to 26th
Country of Venue: Portugal
City of Venue: Braga
Physical component description: Conducting experimental research aimed at elucidating the interactions between plants and their environment. Theoretical-practical sessions. One-day technical visit to ADVID (producers’ association) and to the vineyard Quinta do Crasto (Douro Valley).
Virtual component description:
May 15th-19th: kick off with presentations, group formation, seminars (online and in-person; synchronous and asynchronous) by national andinternational experts, and problem and project elaborations.
June 29th – July 3rd: analyzing the results, preparing and presenting oral communications, and evaluating students.
Main Teaching/Training Language: English
Number of ECTS Credits Awarded: 6 ECTS
Teachers/Trainers delivering the Programme: Experienced national and international professors and researchers, including experts from partner institutions and professionals from the field, such as viticulturists and producers.
Partner institutions: University of Minho (Portugal), University of Wrocław (Poland), University of Córdoba (Spain), Vilnius University (Lithuania), ADVID (CoLAB Vines & Wines – Collaborative Laboratory for the Vine and Wine Sector), Quinta do Crasto (Douro Valley, Portugal).
This course is organized by the Department of Biology of the School ofSciences of UMinho and Research Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA) in collaboration with Centre for MicroElectroMechanical Systems (University of Minho) in the context of the EU project VINNY.
